Born March 11, 1911 in Chicago, Illinois.
Died August. 5, 1982 (age of 71).
Father of singer Dan Fogelberg, who sang a tribute to his father "Leader of the Band".
Fogelberg’s career as a band leader included 21 years as band director at Pekin Community High School (1955-1976). At PCHS, where he founded the Stage Band as well as the Marching 100 football bands. He also directed the band that played at Bradley University football and basketball games during the 1950s.