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Bill Sorgius Obituary

Bill Sorgius, 98, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on June 14, 2023, at his daughter Judi's home. He was born August 3, 1924, in Petersburg, Indiana, to the late Willard Sorgius, and Ruth Drane Sorgius, and was the spouse of Jewel Barkes Sorgius, until her passing in May of 1994, and Iva Skinner Sorgius, until her passing in January of 2023.

Bill was an employee for Farm Bureau Insurance Company for 35 years and was not only a member but also a Deacon and Elder of First Christian Church. He was a volunteer transporter for the local veteran's office, as well as the County President of the American Heart Association. He was an avid golfer, bowler, and tennis player, and enjoyed donating blood. Above all, though, Bill was a devoted, and loving father and grandfather.

He is survived by sons, Michael (LeeAnne) Sorgius, of Orlando, Florida, and Steve (Barb) Sorgius, of Greenwood, Indiana; daughters, Pat (Joe Hermann) Doles, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, Judi (Marty) Knies, of Greenwood, Indiana, Deb (Paul) Kreitl, of Indianapolis, Indiana, Lois Kimery, of Columbus, Indiana, and Linda Barringer, of Columbus, Indiana; brother, Randy (Mary) Sorgius, of Brownsburg, Indiana; sister, Charlotte Davis, of Mooresville, Indiana; 16 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Willard, and Ruth Sorgius; first wife, Jewel Sorgius on May 29, 1994; second wife, Iva Skinner on January 27, 2023; son-in-law, Randy Kimery; and brother-in-law, Bob Davis.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Steve Yeaton officiating. Visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of service at 1:00. Burial will follow at Garland Brook Cemetery.

Those wishing may make memorial donations to First Christian Church, or the American Heart Association through the funeral home.

You are invited to leave a condolence message to the family, light a virtual candle of remembrance, and view his video tribute online at www.jewellrittman.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Republic on Jun. 16, 2023.

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