Karl E. Foerster, age 76 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Hospice Alliance/Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie.

He is survived by his partner, Ray Knudson; and his three sisters, Rachel, Tertia and Andrea Foerster.

Karl was active with the Bulldog Club of America, and breeding and showing his dogs for 40 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Jeanette (Dobbins) Foerster; and a brother, Robin Foerster, M.D.