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Paul Sojka Obituary
Jul 17, 1963 - Jun 6, 2025
Paul E. Sojka age 61 passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 17, 1963 in Hammond, Indiana to Carolyn (nee Fetsch) and the late Edmond Sojka. As a retired Local 41 laborer, he was a diligent worker who enjoyed gardening and took immense pride in caring for his lawn. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.
Paul is survived by his mother, Carolyn Sojka; siblings, Peter (Terry) Sojka, Michelle Burnham and Andrew (Melanie) Sojka and numerous nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Maria Ossanna and brother-in-law, Jim Burnham.
A memorial service will be held Friday, June 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel 5341 Central Ave. Portage, Indiana 46368. A memorial visitation will also be held Friday, June 20, 2025 from 4:00 pm until the time of service. For more information please call (219) 762-3013 or online condolences can be shared at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.
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James A. Sikora
June 20, 2025
Rest in Peace Paul . To your family I offer you my SYMPATHY ! Sure Paul was a great lose. A great friend to my brother Sylvester - Well respected gentleman to the Sikora Family . In MY PRAYERS!
PT
June 18, 2025
Paul worked so hard in PT in his final days. Always fighting, and never giving up. Always with a joke, a smile, and a positive attitude. I am very saddened to hear of his untimely passing. Condolences to your family.
C K
June 17, 2025
Still unreal. I hope you are at peace my friend!!
Kris Powell
June 14, 2025
My Condolences to you and your family
Proms and homecoming - MSH
Colleen (Derrow) Kelley
June 9, 2025
Paul was one of a kind;
He called himself the “stubborn-pollock” and that was an understatement! He probably use his cell phone a dozen times- only if he had too- he “had a land line”. I bet he never turn on a computer in his life and never understood the new “ millennium” thing he was so old school and he hated change, so he did it his way- or as Frank Sinatra sang- “I did it my way”- one of Paul’s favorite songs!
He loved his dog(s), he loved to work in his yard and garden and he used to love his old Style! He could build the most beautiful cabinets, tables, hope chest- anything.I have the first piece of furniture he ever built for me and the last- I will cherish them forever!
Paul was my best-friend, my guardian for so many years, he always had my back and I loved him like a brother. this one hits hard- really hard!!
I have never met a kinder, more generous, “simple-man” in my life! I was so proud to call you my friend- my bestie, my buddy, my brother!
I will miss you forever Pauley. You might be gone but you will never be forgotten!
I am sorry for the hand you were dealt, you just could never catch a break
but as they say- only the good die young!!
Forever in my heart!
Colleen
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