David Forsberg

David Forsberg, also known as “Paco” or “Frosty,” age 86, of Warsaw, was promoted to heaven on Friday, March 22, 2024. David was born Jan. 30, 1938, to David Clifford and Elva Elizabeth Forsberg.

David went to Lafayette 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 professionally 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 had 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 enjoyed beach combing, making miniatures, making signs and doing trivia; for example: What was the total number 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 and Alice (David) Clatterbuck; nephews and niece, Kyle (Cathy) Fraser, Alexander (Natalie) Fraser, David Clatterbuck and Colleen (Greg) Moyer; and several great-nieces and great-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 at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Ridgelawn Cemetery.

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.