Richard Forsberg
Richard K. Forsberg, 71, lifelong resident of Burdick, died Aug. 13, 2004, at Herington Municipal Hospital.
Born Dec. 21, 1932, at Burdick, he was the son of Arthur and Huldah (Johnson) Forsberg.
He worked at Hageberg's Market in Burdick for many years and was the Burdick correspondent for the Marion County Record. He was a life member of Burdick United Methodist Church.
He was a member of Colberg-Smith American Legion Post #147 and held the office of adjutant for many years. He was a Korean War veteran.
Survivors include two brothers, Earl Forsberg of Burdick and William A. Forsberg of Atchison; a sister, Ida Kathrine Harveston of Lakewood, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Burdick United Methodist Church with Pastor Rick Branson officiating.
Burial was in Burdick Methodist Cemetery with full military honors.
Memorials have been established with the church.
