Donald Frederick Hallberg, 87, of Plant City, died March 17, 2014.
Mr. Hallberg was born Dec. 20, 1926, to Fred and Esther (Petersen) Hallberg, of Clark, S.D., where he grew up. After graduating, he served in the U.S. Army and returned to work with his father in the family business until 1953. After his marriage to Lorene Schwarting, Mr. Hallberg spent his 40-year career in sales and retired in 1994, from Bidwell Corporation as regional sales manager.
Mr. Hallberg showed great passion for his church, family, friends and country. He was a dedicated husband of 60 years to Lorene Schwarting, originally of Aberdeen, S.D.
Survivors also include a son, Marc D. Hallberg (Elizabeth), of Virginia; a daughter, Lori H. Ellerbee (Scott), of Texas; a sister, Darlene Muchmore, of Arizona; grandchildren, D. Lee Hallberg (Katherine), Heather H. Donahue (Matthew), Brittany V. Hallberg, Ryan G. Ellerbee and Jonathan S. Ellerbee; and special great-granddaughter, Brynn R. Hallberg.
Funeral services were held March 22, at First Presbyterian Church, Plant City. Burial was at Florida National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church Music Department or stained-glass window fund.
Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
