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DALE SORGENFREI

Dale “Tiny” Sorgenfrei, age 80 of Rogers City, passed away Dec. 18, 2017, at home.

He was born June 23, 1937 in Moltke Township to Erhardt and Arlene (Campbell) Sorgenfrei.

Dale was a sailor on the Great Lakes for 42 years, retiring in 1999 as a Wheelsman. He played Spitzer for many years in the Rogers City Spitzer League. Following retirement, Dale served as a Trustee and was a member of Church Council at Peace Lutheran Church. He also was a volunteer at the Great Lakes Lore Museum and a member of the German Club.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; son Scott (Hannah) Sorgenfrei; brother, Neil (Juanita) Sorgenfrei; sister, Joyce Hoeft; in-laws, Marie Roluffs, John and Gloria Schlak, Florian and Grace Idalski; aunt, Opal Adkins; and many nieces and nephews.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David Sorgenfrei; father-in-law, Riewert Roluffs and a brother-in-law, Roger Hoeft.

Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 3 until 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will resume on Thursday at Peace Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. with Pastor J. Derek Riddle officiating.

Inurnment will take place at Peace Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Peace Lutheran Church, Michigan Parkinson Foundation or Hospice of Michigan in memory of Dale Sorgenfrei.

Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org.