Terry Sorgatt
1937 - 2016Terry Sorgatt age 79 of Ocqueoc Township
passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at Rogers City Tendercare.
He was born November 14, 1937 in Pontiac
to Harry and Erma (Getty) Sorgatt.
Terry graduated from Rogers City High School in 1955. He sailed the
Great Lakes for 30 years, retiring in 1985, Following his retirement he
worked in the woods for Allen Karsten and the Curtis Brothers, Ray and
Joe. He also worked at Cedar Log and Lumber in Millersburg. Terry was
an expert wood worker and loved the great outdoors, He was a loving
caregiver for his mother until she passed. He will be missed by so many.
We were blessed to have him for 79 years.
Terry is survived by:
his brother, Calvin of Ocqueoc;
sister, Eileen (David) Joilleret of Charlevoix;
nephew, Larry (Chris) Nunemaker;
niece, Barbara (Tracy) Penfold;
great nephew, Dylan; and
many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Erma and
a still born sister, Lila,
A memorial gathering will take place at the Beck Funeral Home on
Tuesday, December 27th from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m.
Inurnment will take place at Riverside Cemetery in the Spring.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Great Lakes Lore
Maritime Museum or Hospice of the Sunrise Shore