Nils Froberg

FROBERG, Nils "John" Olof - Age 85, of Lennon, died Sunday October 3, 2021. Funeral services will be held 11AM Friday, October 8th, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Pastor Eric Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Yerian Cemetery, Vernon. Visitation will be held 12PM-2PM and 4PM- 8PM Thursday. Visitation will also be held 10AM until time of service on Friday. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Wounded Warriors or Genesee County Humane Society. John was born July 19, 1936 in Gaines, the son of Gustav and Anna (Swanson) Froberg. He married Arletta Glee Dakin on October 11, 1958 in Lennon. John proudly served his country in the US Army. He retired from General Motors SPO plant with 36 years of service. John also retired from Kroger with 10 years of service. He enjoyed playing Euchre, spending time with family and was a member of UAW Local 659 and a member of the 630 Viking Lodge of Flint. Surviving are: wife of nearly 63 years, Arletta Froberg of Lennon, children, John Froberg of Corunna, Deann (Frank) Markva of Durand, Melissa (David) Wing of Fenton, Barbara (Michael) Huber of Grand Banc, and Eric Froberg of Lennon. John is also survived by his grandchildren, Britta (Andrew) Phillips, Cassandra (Chad) Shorkey, Brianna Isaac, Lauren, Kristin and Matthew Wing; great grandchildren, Colby and Logan Phillips; brother, Roy Froberg; sister, Emily Willman and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustav and Anna Froberg; daughter, Elizabeth Mount; sisters, Marie Euper and Linda Irish; brothers David Froberg and Carl Froberg. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.