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IRON RIVER -- Robert "Bob" J. Holmberg, 77, of Iron River, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
He was born on April 18, 1949, in Gladstone, the son of the late Herbert and Evelyn (Anderson) Holmberg. He attended Gladstone Schools, graduating with the Class of 1967. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Bob married Lynn Fleury on Jan. 18, 1969, in Gladstone. The couple celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary this year.
He was employed as a sergeant with the Michigan State Police. Bob was a member of the Cornerstone Bible Church of Iron River and the Michigan State Police Troopers Association. He enjoyed playing cards and coaching and refereeing hockey for many years. Bob also loved to go hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, work in his shop and spend time with his family.
Bob is survived by his wife, Lynn Holmberg of Iron River; daughters Cindy (Duane) Fredrickson of Iron River and Sheri Lynn (Gerald) Nicholson of Little River, S.C.; sisters Patty (Richard) Smith of Cornell and Janet (Dennis) Artley of Alpena, Mich.; grandchildren Caleb and Eli Anderson, Kaitlyn, Andrew and Emily Fredrickson, and Jacob, Julia, and Jonah Holmberg; great-granddaughter Suzie Q. Lindahl; mother-in-law Theresa Fleury; many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Brian Holmberg; brother Richard Holmberg; an infant sister, Carol Ann; and father-in-law the Rev. Donald Fleury.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River. A funeral service will follow at noon, with Pastor Rocky Farley to officiate.
Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at the graveside.
Condolences may be expressed to the family of Robert "Bob" J. Holmberg online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com.
Funeral arrangements made by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.