David Forsberg

March 25, 2024 at 5:17 p.m.


David Forsberg, also known as “Paco” or “Frosty,” age 86, of Warsaw, was promoted to Heaven on March 22, 2024.
David was born Jan. 30, 1938, to David Clifford and Elva Forsberg.
David went to Layfayette and graduated from Hammond High School in 1956. He continued to get his master’s degree at Ball State University. David served primarily as a biology teacher, starting at Pierceton High School and continuing at Whitko High School when it was established. He taught for a total of 43 years. In addition to his primary teaching, he taught driver’s education for 26 years, coached wrestling for 17 years, sponsored ski club for 20 years and many other wonderful achievements. He was a man of many talents and although retired, never quit teaching. He was truly an inspiration.
Over the years in David’s retirement, he has enjoyed beach combing, making miniatures, making signs, and doing trivia; for example: What was the total amount of gifts given in the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song? He enjoyed watching sports and spending time with his dogs, but David’s proudest moments were watching and loving his grandchildren.
David had an incredible impact on his students, and anyone he met. His wonderful personality and tender heart will be missed.
David is survived by: Cherlea (Samuel) Neitzer; two grandchildren, Eilana and Elias Neitzer; sisters, Carol (Lester) Core, Alice (David) Clatterbuck; nephews and niece: Kyle (Cathy) Fraser, Alexander (Natalie) Fraser, David Clatterbuck, Colleen (Greg) Moyer; and several great-nieces and nephews.
David was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Fraser; and great-nephew, Brandon Fraser.
A graveside service will be held for family and close friends on Wednesday, March 27 at Ridgelawn Cemetery at 1 p.m.
There will be a celebration of life in Warsaw, open to all that will be held in his remembrance at a later time and will be announced closer to that date.

David Forsberg, also known as “Paco” or “Frosty,” age 86, of Warsaw, was promoted to Heaven on March 22, 2024.
David was born Jan. 30, 1938, to David Clifford and Elva Forsberg.
David went to Layfayette and graduated from Hammond High School in 1956. He continued to get his master’s degree at Ball State University. David served primarily as a biology teacher, starting at Pierceton High School and continuing at Whitko High School when it was established. He taught for a total of 43 years. In addition to his primary teaching, he taught driver’s education for 26 years, coached wrestling for 17 years, sponsored ski club for 20 years and many other wonderful achievements. He was a man of many talents and although retired, never quit teaching. He was truly an inspiration.
Over the years in David’s retirement, he has enjoyed beach combing, making miniatures, making signs, and doing trivia; for example: What was the total amount of gifts given in the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song? He enjoyed watching sports and spending time with his dogs, but David’s proudest moments were watching and loving his grandchildren.
David had an incredible impact on his students, and anyone he met. His wonderful personality and tender heart will be missed.
David is survived by: Cherlea (Samuel) Neitzer; two grandchildren, Eilana and Elias Neitzer; sisters, Carol (Lester) Core, Alice (David) Clatterbuck; nephews and niece: Kyle (Cathy) Fraser, Alexander (Natalie) Fraser, David Clatterbuck, Colleen (Greg) Moyer; and several great-nieces and nephews.
David was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Fraser; and great-nephew, Brandon Fraser.
A graveside service will be held for family and close friends on Wednesday, March 27 at Ridgelawn Cemetery at 1 p.m.
There will be a celebration of life in Warsaw, open to all that will be held in his remembrance at a later time and will be announced closer to that date.

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