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John Bruce Froberg of Lindstrom, Minnesota passed away on July 28, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Rush City, Minnesota to parents Vernel and Janet (Streed) Froberg and was raised on the family farm in Chisago City, Minnesota.

John attended school in Chisago City and enjoyed participating in all sports.  He graduated in 1962 and went on to serve his country for 4 years in the Marine Corps Reserve.  After leaving the service, he took a job at 3M and worked there for nearly 40 years.  In 1977, John met and married the love of his life Karen Olson. They lived in Lindstrom, Minnesota and raised their two children there.

John was an excellent golfer and won many tournaments.  He enjoyed watching all sports but was certainly an armchair quarterback or coach.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, often recalling his deer hunting success, including once bagging an albino deer.

John is preceded in death by his parents Vernel and Janet Froberg; brother Brian Froberg; brothers-in-law Melvin Stromgren and Jim Ostendorf.

John is survived by his wife Karen; children Aaron (Starsha) Froberg and Mara (Nick) Fornicoia; siblings Carol Stromgren, Tom (Joy) Froberg, Geri Ostendorf, sister-in-law Debra Froberg; mother-in-law Blanche Yohn; sister-in-law Barbara Gehrke; brother-in-law Terry Gehrke; four grandchildren Joseph, Sofia, Amelia, and John; many cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2025 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Road, Chisago City, MN, with visitation one hour prior to the service at church.  A private family interment will be held at a later date at Chisago Memorial Park in Chisago City, MN. 

Arrangements by Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom, MN.  Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com

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