John E. Forester

John E. Forester moved to Wausau for a job opportunity and left a significant impact on its business community and cultural landscape. Born in 1913 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, John excelled in school and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1947, John moved to Wausau to take a job with A.P. Woodson, a member of the Wausau Group. John began taking A.P.'s place on company boards and civic organizations, becoming an integral part of the Woodson legacy. Marrying Alice, A.P.'s daughter, they donated their home to create the Woodson Art Museum, leaving a lasting legacy. John passed away in 2008.