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Karl Otto “Charles” Holmberg

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Karl Otto “Charles” Holmberg

Birth
Kallstad, Vadstena kommun, Östergötlands län, Sweden
Death
26 May 1938 (aged 65)
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Source: Rockford Morning Star, page 1, column 2

Friday, May 27, 1938

Death Claims C.O. Holmberg. President of Lumber, Fuel Company Dies

Stricken in his office late yesterday afternoon, Charles O. Holmberg, 65, president of the Highland Lumber and Fuel Company, died at 8:45 o'clock last night at Swedish-American hospital.

Although Mr. Holmberg had suffered several light strokes during the last year they had left no after effects and he had continued active in business. When stricken about 5 p.m. yesterday, he was first taken to his home, 225 South Highland avenue, and was then removed to the hospital.

Mr. Holmberg came to Rockfored in 1916 after having been crippled in the service of the New York Central railroad. He was associated with the New York Central for 15 years, ten years as an engineer.

As president of the Highland Lumber and Fuel company, he became interested in development of the business area along Charles street and was organizer and first president of the Highland Business Men's association. he was also a member of the Lions club.
Source: Rockford Morning Star, page 1, column 2

Friday, May 27, 1938

Death Claims C.O. Holmberg. President of Lumber, Fuel Company Dies

Stricken in his office late yesterday afternoon, Charles O. Holmberg, 65, president of the Highland Lumber and Fuel Company, died at 8:45 o'clock last night at Swedish-American hospital.

Although Mr. Holmberg had suffered several light strokes during the last year they had left no after effects and he had continued active in business. When stricken about 5 p.m. yesterday, he was first taken to his home, 225 South Highland avenue, and was then removed to the hospital.

Mr. Holmberg came to Rockfored in 1916 after having been crippled in the service of the New York Central railroad. He was associated with the New York Central for 15 years, ten years as an engineer.

As president of the Highland Lumber and Fuel company, he became interested in development of the business area along Charles street and was organizer and first president of the Highland Business Men's association. he was also a member of the Lions club.

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