Obituary of Robert G. Forsberg

Robert G. Forsberg, Sr., 90, of 59 Louisa Ave., Jamestown, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at UPMC Chautauqua. Bob was the husband of Diane E. Certo Forsberg who passed away December 28, 2020. They were married July 29, 1989. He was born in Jamestown on December 19, 1929, the son of the late Reuben and Marian Forsberg, and was a graduate of Jamestown High School. Bob served in the US Army's 503rd Airborne Infantry from 1951 to 1953. For 15 years, Bob was employed by the former Automatic Voting Machine Corp., and retired as a machinist from Cummins Engine in Lakewood. He was a member of the War Vets Recreation, Celoron American Legion and in earlier years belonged to the Moose Club and the Vikings Lodge. Bob enjoyed his many years as a member of the Metal Detecting Club and had been an avid golfer and bowler. In his younger years, he also enjoyed playing softball. He is survived by a son, Robert G. Forsberg, Jr. (Patricia), granddaughter, Stephanie Forsberg and great-granddaughter, Adelynn Forsberg, all of Hamburg, NY. Also surviving are two step-children, Donald Mitchell (Emily) of Pittsburgh and Patricia Webb (Rodney) of Mesa, AZ; four step-grandchildren, Anthony and Madison Webb, and Benjamin and Jack Mitchell; and two nephews, Tom Forsberg of Helena, MT and Doug Forsberg of Jamestown; as well as his first wife, Virginia P. Robinson Forsberg of Hamburg, NY. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Douglas Forsberg; and brother, Charles Edward Forsberg and Charles' wife, Eleanor. A combined Mass of Christian Burial for both Mr. and Mrs. Forsberg will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lakewood, NY. The Rev. Piotr Zaczynski will be celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Following the current pandemic regulations for social distancing, friends will be received in a 'walk-through' manner from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, January 4th in the Lind Funeral Home. Masks are required at all times. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.