William R. Forsberg, 91, died Sunday, January 20, 2013. His wife of 61 years, Ethel C. (Jacques) Forsberg, died in 2008. He leaves two children, Thomas A. Forsberg and his wife Robin of Auburn and Steven J. Forsberg and his wife Lynda of West Boylston. He was predeceased by his son William R. Forsberg, Jr. He also leaves seven grandchildren: Tim and his wife Christina, Lisa, Tammy, Jen, Jon, Davin, and Robbie; one great-granddaughter, Alexis; and several nieces and nephews. His brother, Jack Forsberg, predeceased him.
He was born in Worcester, son of the late Elvira (Berglund) and Bertil Forsberg. He was a graduate of North High School (1939) and Wentworth Institute in Boston (1941). He was a coxswain with the U.S. Navy Seabees during WWII and served in the Aleutian Islands and Okinawa. He lived his adult life in West Boylston where he was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. He retired from Sears Roebuck Co. in Auburn in 1986 where he worked in sales and management for 37 years. He belonged to SAC Park in Shrewsbury, Greendale Retired Men's Club, DeMolay, and Nordic Lodge #611. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, swimming, gardening, and reading.
Bill's family extends heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staff at Memorial Hospital's Critical Care Unit and the Jewish Healthcare Center for the care they provided.
Services will be held in Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Thursday, January 24. Calling hours will be held at 10 a.m., followed immediately by the service at 12 noon. Burial will be at a later date in All Faiths Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 112 Crescent St., West Boylston, MA 01583. For directions and on-line condolences, please click link below.