Artur Sorg Sr., 86, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly at 3:10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014, at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
He was born Aug. 13, 1928, in Waiblinger, Germany, to Herman and Amalie (Almeneinger) Sorg.
Artur was a retired patternmaker. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, pitching horseshoes, going out on his pontoon boat, traveling, and attending family gatherings.
On Feb. 26, 1948, in Waiblinger, Germany, he married Gerlinde (Heinrich) Sorg, who survives.
Also surviving are five children, Wolfgang (Sandy) Sorg of Mill Creek, IN, Gisela (James) Eggleston of Saugany Lake, IN, Susie (Gary) Lawson of Mill Creek, Gabriele (Ron) Phillips of Rolling Prairie, IN, and Artur (Nicole Thode) Sorg Jr. of Mill Creek; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Werner Sorg.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 1 p.m. Central Time Saturday, Dec. 27, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte. Visitation will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. until the service. Burial will take place at New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, IN, at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.