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Gary Socha Obituary
Gary Socha, age 70, passed away peacefully at The Bridges of Appleton on Monday, July 18, 2016. Gary was born on November 26, 1945 to the late Ervin and Irene (Puzen) Socha. In 1963, Gary graduated from Boys Tech High School and went on to obtain a law degree from Marquette University. In August of 1984, he was united in marriage to Alicia Alba.
Gary is survived by his wife, Alicia Socha; his children: Victoria Socha, Elisa (Jay) Kjorlien, and Natalie (Jamie) Gill; brothers: Gerald Socha and Michael (Soledad) Socha; and sisters: Karen Socha and Mary (Mike) Beaudry. He is further survived by his grandchildren: Alicen and Olivia Kjorlien, Colin and Blake Gill, many other nieces, nephews, other friends and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister-in-law, Sandy Socha; and a brother, Norbert Socha.
The funeral service for Gary will be held on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 11 a.m. at WICHMANN FARGO FUNERAL HOME, 537 N. Superior Street, Appleton. A time of visitation will be held on Friday starting at 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the kind and caring staff and nurses at The Bridges of Appleton.
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Karen Walczak
July 22, 2016
Alice and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Gary was so welcoming when I came to visit. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marian Woolsey
July 22, 2016
Alice, Elisa, Natalie & family. You & Gary are in my thoughts and prayers. I can never forget his kindness to me and my family. Whether it was my parents at Thanksgiving, my brother visiting or me and my sisters coming to stay, he was always welcoming and generous. I will miss him. My love and condolences.
TONY HERRERA
July 21, 2016
ALICE FAMILY SORRY ABOUT GARY'S PASSING
JOHN RADUE
July 21, 2016
ALICE AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF GARY'S PASSING. I ENJOYED MANY GOOD TIMES WITH HIM. HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU
Jana
July 20, 2016
Alicen, Elisa, & Natalie I am so glad I got to spend Christmas with you all and am so sorry for your loss, Gary will be missed. Love you all so much
Antonio Gonzales jr & Dad
July 20, 2016
Alice, and family my deepest sympathies on your loss of Gary! I can't express my feeling for your loss an sorrow. Our thoughts and prays are with you and the family. May he rest in peace. Love ya guys..
Jackie Trudell
July 20, 2016
Natalie and family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. My thoughts are prayers are with you. Jackie Trudell
Dianne Roark
July 20, 2016
We were saddened to hear that Gary passed away. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Our family is sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. We are so sorry for your loss!
Lee and Sally Kjorlien
July 20, 2016
Our hearts go out to all of you! So glad we got to know Gary, always enjoy time we spent with him. You are in our thought and prayers.Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to tell us they are happy!!
adrian danielle olivero/socha
July 20, 2016
Would like to give my condolences to the entire socha family god bless
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