Harold V. Forsberg

Harold V. Forsberg, 99 of Upper Pine Creek Rd. in Iron Mountain, Mi, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015 at Maryhill Manor in Niagara, Wisconsin. He was born on October 12, 1915 in Iron Mountain, son of the late Axel Victor and Karolina Ragvals (Karlson) Forsberg. He married Lillian Norgren on October 26, 1940 in Norway, Michigan. She preceded him in death on February 6, 2005 after nearly 65 loving years together. At the start of WWII, Harold worked as a machinist making axles for Sherman Tanks at a plant in Iron Mountain. He eventually went to work for the Wisconsin-Michigan Power Company as a machinist, worked for over 30 years, and retired as a foreman in January 1981. Harold was a lifelong resident of the area except for living a short time in Racine, WI. He was a faithful member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. He worked at the Civilian Conservation Corp. Camp Pori near Mass City, Michigan as a young man, planting many trees during that time. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved his time hunting, fishing, picking berries, and gardening. He was an extreme handyman, with the great ability to fix nearly everything that came his way. His positive attitude and thankfulness helped him to live such a long and happy life. Harold is survived by his 5 children, Dennis (Jeannine) Forsberg of Manitowoc, WI, Kim (Rachael) Forsberg, Jon Forsberg, and Diane (Scott) Ohlsen of Pine Creek, and Todd (Kathy) Forsberg of Kingsford. Harold has 11 grandchildren, Jodi, James, Kristine, Jeffery, Jean, Laura, Philip, Andrea, Alexandra, Erin, and Trevor; 6 great grandchildren, John, Jeremiah, Jacob, Lily, Jack, and Regan; many nieces and nephews; he was preceded in death by 3 brothers; 4 sisters; and a grandson, Eric Forsberg. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2015 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Iron Mountain. The funeral service will follow at 6:00 pm at the church. The Rev. Geri Hamlen will officiate. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Harold V. Forsberg online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Harold V. Forsberg

October 12, 1915 - September 21, 2015