11/3/1940 – 2/15/2019
Terry G. Forsberg was born November 3, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska to Ruth V. Long and Floyd G. Forsberg. He passed on February 15, 2019 peacefully surround by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth V. and Floyd G. Forsberg, and two grandchildren, Regan A. and Chase B. Forsberg. Survived by his wife Linda P., his sons and their spouses David G. (Donna) and Grant A. (Shawna) and three grandchildren Seth R., London C., and Devon B. Forsberg.
Raised in North Omaha, he attended Miller Park grade school and Omaha North High School where he graduated in 1958. He enrolled at Omaha University in 1958 and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree with distinction majoring in speech in 1962. He married his high school sweetheart Linda P. Johns in 1960. They had two sons, David G. and Grant A.
He began his career as a manager of Miller Park Swimming Pool. After a brief stint at KFAB radio with the call name Don Steele, he began his employment with KMTV in production and rose through the ranks to lead reporter and anchor. In 1977, he was hired by Mayor Al Veys who quickly appointed him as the manager of the Omaha Civic Auditorium, Orpheum Theatre, and Rosenblatt Stadium. In 1992, he began a career as business manager for Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller where he continued until his retirement in 2008. Thereafter, he continued to stay involved in the entertainment industry. As part of GranStan Services, he coordinated and assisted in various elements of numerous events in Omaha and the State of Nebraska ranging from production elements with the Nebraska State Fair to corporate annual meetings and charitable events.
Throughout his career his love of athletics was clear. Beginning at Omaha North High School, where he was a public address announcer at sporting events. Shortly after he enrolled at Omaha University, he began his 50 year stint as Omaha University/University of Nebraska at Omaha PA announcer for football, basketball and various other sporting events. In addition, he was the PA announcer for the Omaha Royals for 25 years.
He was involved in numerous organizations and boards including downtown Omaha Press Club(past president), Vikings of Distinction (Hall of Fame), University of Nebraska-Omaha Maverick Board, Hall of Fame Selection Board University of Nebraska-Omaha Board (past chairman), Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame Board (past chairman), College World Series Board, Rotary, Keystone Little League Baseball(past president), National Press Photographers Association, Nebraska Press Photographers Association, International Association Auditorium Managers, National Association Exposition Managers, University of Nebraska-Omaha Alumni Association.
Terry passed peacefully February 15, 2019 surrounded by his family.
Gifts in lieu of flowers can be made to the University of Nebraska Foundation – Athletics Department. 2285 South 67th Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68106.
Visitation Wednesday 5-7 PM Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE, Funeral Service Thursday (2/21/19) 10:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE . Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th St. Omaha, NE 402-496-9000
I remember Terry well when i worked with him on Mannheim Steamroller with AG in Germany my deepest sympathy to the family
Terry was a great man! Sending my deepest sympathy to his family.
Met Terry when he was a reporter and I a young police officer; when he became manager of the Civic Auditorium our paths crossed again. What a gentleman and so engaging (had a few good stories to tell as well). Proud to say, I knew Terry Forsberg, my deepest sympathy to family and friends.
I first met Terry at the University of Omaha in 1962 and was very impressed with all of the activities
he was involved with. Many years later we were friends at the Westroads Club where he and his
Son, David ,were members. Terry regularly attended our Club lunchions at La Mesa restruant where
he had many story to tells about his previous experiences with the history and organizations
of his hometown Omaha NE. My condolences to wife Linda, and Sons David(Donna) and Grant
(Shawna).
Terry was very kind to me when I worked at AG. Always a gentleman. He will be missed by so many.