Richard W. Soderberg

1938 - 2014

Richard W. Soderberg Born: April 23, 1938 ; In Elgin, IL Died: Feb. 17, 2014 ; In Regensberg, Germany Richard W. Soderberg, age 75, of Hemau, Germany, was the second son of the late Sigfrid and Bertha (Wesman) Soderberg. He attended schools in Crystal Lake and graduated from Crystal Lake Community High School in 1956. After moving to California to attend Los Angeles Art Center in Pasadena, Dick followed his dream to become an automobile designer. He moved to Europe in the late 60 's to begin his career at Opel Motor Car Company. After a few years, it was on to Porsche Cars, where he culminated his work 28 years later, as Chief Designer of the Concept Studios. Richard married Marie Anne Robinson in 1973, and together they raised their family in Germany. Surviving members are his wife of 40 years, Marie Anne; daughter, Kristina (Klaus) Kroehling and Sarah (Hoyt) Fisher; son, Bennett (Jessie); brother, George (Janet); 5 grandsons; a niece, Lisa; and nephew, Steve (Sheila). Services were private and held in Germany, Friday, February 21, 2014. A "Celebration of Life" has been planned for Richard to be held in April, also in Germany. Online condolences may be made at: nwherald.com/obits