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Larry Fogelstrom Obituary
September 1, 1939 - October 16, 2021
Long time Resident of Clayton, CA
Larry Fogelstrom (9/1/39) passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 16, 2021.
Larry was born in Bemidji, MN. He graduated from Albany High School (1957) where he was later inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame. He went on to receive a scholarship to play football at Fresno State After college, Larry joined the Mt. Diablo Unified School District at Clayton Valley High School teaching biology and physical education; he also coached football, baseball, and softball for the Ugly Eagles.
He was on the inaugural football staff at Los Medanos College where he was the defensive coordinator. He umpired USSSA softball for 4 decades, including the USSSA World Series. He was known for his wide strike zone in order to get home early or socialize with the players in the parking lot. He loved fishing and seeing his grandchildren Hannah, Jacob, Sarah, and Nathan.
Larry is survived by his wife of 61 years Marietta, his son Dave Fogelstrom (Tracy) of Brentwood and his daughter Melissa Schwartz (James) of Concord. Larry was a supporter of the Wounded Warriors Foundation and any donations can be directed to them in Larry's name in lieu of flowers or sympathies.
The family plans for a small private gathering. The family would also like to thank Cathedral Home Care for making Larry comfortable and well-cared for during his final week.
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October 26, 2021
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October 26, 2021
Larry Daly
October 26, 2021
Most of the athletes I knew back in the day affectionately referred to coach as "Fogie". Mr. Fogelstrom came to Clayton Valley High School in 1969 as a teacher and a coach. I started CVHS as a freshman student in 1965 so I got to know coach Fogelstrom. Coach was a tall, handsome strong looking man who had that tough Clint Eastwood look most of the time. Nobody gave coach Fogelstrom any lip as he was a very tough guy. I saw coach a few years ago at a local gym here in town and he looked amazingly good to me. We had a short conversation about the old days and new and I never saw him again. I know coach was devoted to his students and the athletes he helped train and shape their lives, and we are all better off for having Mr. Fogelstrom in our lives. Rest in peace Mr. Fogelstrom.
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