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Russell Galen Sorg

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Russell Galen Sorg, 95, of Fremont, OH passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky.  He was born on May 4, 1922 in Fremont to Harry and Juanita L. (Wilson) Sorg.  He was a 1940 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and a 1942 graduate of Tiffin University.

Russell served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1943 to 1946 and was awarded the American Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

Russell married Virginia R. Peterson on March 19, 1944 at First Presbyterian Church in Anniston, AL where he was serving in the Infantry.  She preceded him in death on October 14, 2013.

Russell was Secretary, Treasurer and President at Fremont Kraut Company from 1961 until he retired in 1983. He had previously worked at Herbrand, Ford Motor Company in Detroit, H.J. Heinz and the Hyman Company.

Russell was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Fremont where he had been Treasurer since 1959.  He was the Brainard Masonic Lodge Secretary since 1955.  He was a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Toledo and a Zenobia Shriner.  Russell was also a member of the American Legion.  He served on the Sandusky County Jury Commission since 1975 and was a Trustee at Tiffin University since 1978.

Russell is survived by his children, son, Jan G. (Karen) Sorg, Fremont, OH; daughters, Carol Jo (Art) Whitmire, Byron, IL, and Stephanie Lynn (David) Stull, Fremont, OH; grandchildren, Lisa (Ted) LeJeune, Mark (Mary) Sorg, Nathan Sorg, Owen (Rachel) Sorg, John (Chani) Whitmire, Sherri (Mark) Janulis, Nicole Whetstone, Phebe Montalto, Jarred and Jenna Stull; nine great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia R. Sorg; son-in-law, Art Whitmire;

sisters, Marian L. Flickinger and Virginia L. Young; brother, Richard Sorg,

Visitation:  Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.

Service: Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Celebrant Maureen Pump officiating.

Burial:  Oakwood Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the American Legion and VFW.

Memorials:  First Presbyterian Church or Donor’s Choice

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  1. George Kidd

    May 20, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    We express sympathies to each of you.
    Diane and I have such fond memories of Russell and Virginia.
    While we all were associated with Tiffin University, we shared many experiences together—-dinners, meetings, and social events.
    Your father, grandfather, and great grandfather was a wonderful supporter of Tiffin University and a proud alumnus and trustee.
    Diane holds the memory that Virginia commissioned her to paint the site where she and Russell courted—an entry into Spiegel Grove.
    Again, our sympathies.
    Diane and George Kidd

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  2. Teri Cunningham

    May 21, 2017 at 2:58 am

    Jan, Stephanie and families,.So sorry to read this. May God comfort you today and the days ahead. Keep your memories close by. With deepest sympathy.

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  3. Susan M. (Sue) Sorg

    May 21, 2017 at 7:39 pm

    Dear Jan and family-

    Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your dad. My cousin Ed Sorg and I were just talking about him the other week. I couldn’t believe it when I saw he had passed away. I will keep him and you & your family in my prayers.

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  4. Roberta (Farr) Simko

    May 22, 2017 at 2:12 am

    Jan, Karen and family,

    Sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are with you all during this time.

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  5. Associated Buyers

    May 23, 2017 at 1:03 pm

    With Deepest Sympathy

    In your time of sorrow may it ease your pain to know that others are thinking of you.

    Associated Buyers Employees and Their Families
    Edward, Sandra and Donald L Schultz

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  6. Shirley and David LaBonte

    May 23, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    Stephanie and Family, sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family and knowing that God will wrap his arms around you and help you through this difficult time. May all the wonderful memories make you smile and know that your dad has gained his angel wings.

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  7. Danielle L. McClory

    May 25, 2017 at 11:09 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. I remember the times he and your mother where at our house playing cards and just having a good time. They had been friends since high school which I think is amazing.

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