Gary M. Forberg

UNITED STATES VETERAN
FORBERG, GARY M.
Gary Merle Forberg, Age 84, passed February 24,
2025 in Deland, FL. Born in Hamilton, OH to the
late Merle and Phyllis Forberg and raised in Medina,
NY, Gary graduated from Medina HS, SUNY Alfred
and previously lived in Hilton, NY before moving to
Florida. Gary was with the US Army, serving at Ft
Knox, KY, Ft Sill, OK, Ft Lewis, WA and Korea, with the
20th Artillery, 1st Calvary Division, where he served
with many honors. Following his military duty, Gary
had over 20 years in the automobile business
including GM at Durfee Chevrolet and later owning
Forberg Buick in Brockport, NY. He became a
licensed Realtor when moving to Daytona Beach in
1984 which later included property management.
Gary was a member of many local clubs including
the KWVA, Eagles and Kiwanis clubs in the area.
Gary was predeceased by his loving wife, Marian.
Survived by his first wife, Anne Forberg, Son and
Daughter, Jeffrey Forberg (Laura Williams) of Hilton,
NY, and Kimberly Newkirk (Steve Seijas) of Deland,
FL, Step-Daughter, Dawn Marie (Kevin) Juneau of
Holly Hill, FL, Step-Son, James Ohls (Linda) of
Hamlin, NY, Grandchildren, William and Alexandra
Forberg of NY, Nichole Marie Ellis (Luis Martinez), of
Deltona, FL. Cherished friend, Sally Boomer and
many cousins and dear friends. Condolences are
welcome and may be shared with the family at
www.BaldwinCremation.com. There will be a
celebration of life at Baldwin Brothers Cremation
Society, Port Orange, on April 16th, 2025 (Time TBA)
with Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, 320 White
Street, Daytona Beach following.