"Our deepest sympathy to the family."
In loving memory of
George Sobieck
May 4, 1922 - November 17, 2020
George Sobieck, 98 year old resident of Royalton died Tuesday, November 17 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 28 at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in Royalton at 10:30 A.M. with Father Roger Klassen officiating. The family request those attending the graveside service to please wear a mask and respect social distancing. A Memorial Mass will be scheduled in the future.
George A. Sobieck was born on May 4, 1922 in Royalton to the late Walter and Mary Ann (Zormeier) Sobiech. He attended country school in the Royalton area. George worked on the Iron Ore Boats on the Great Lakes in his 20s. Drafted in early 1943, he was sent directly to New York City where he boarded the HMS Mauretania 2 for his trip to England. George was assigned to the ST-760 to install the Phoenix breakwaters at Omaha Beach. George was deployed on June 5, 1944 for the invasion of Normandy at Omaha Beach on D-Day. Following D-Day, George was assigned troop transport from North Africa. After the war, George sailed around the world as a Merchant Marine. He visited the ports of Fremantle/Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide Australia, Pitcairn, Ireland, Hong Kong and Shanghai, China. George returned to Royalton at the age of 27 where he met and married Ione Justin on December 31, 1949. He worked for 37 years at Dezurik Corporation as a Maintenance Machinist. After retiring from Dezuriks, George drove a school bus for eight years. He enjoyed baseball, football, boxing, wrestling, and basketball. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Royalton,the Royalton American Legion and a Lifetime Member of the Little Falls VFW #1112.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Thomas and Bonny Sobieck of San Diego, CA, Jerry and Lori Sobieck of Andover, Mary and Pat of Shoreview, Richard Sobieck of Royalton, Georgia and Shayne Hogenson of Gilman; 7 grandchildren, Kristen (Jeff) Dockan (La Jolla, CA), Erin (Willie) Kanuha (San Diego, CA), Laura Sobieckand Lucas Ireland (Mill Creek, WA), Steven Maddie Sobieck (St. Paul, MN), Jennifer Dinndorf (St. Cloud, MN), Jaclyn (Tony) Reed (Iowa City, IA), Michael Sobieck (Rice, MN); 5 great-grandchildren, Kelly, Derek, and Drew Kanuha from San Diego, CA, and Brady and Caden Dockan of La Jolla, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ione; siblings, Agnes Meyer, Julia Karnowski, William Bill Sobiech, August Sobieck, Eleanor Sobiech, Johnny Sobiech, Raymond Sobiech and Louis Sobiech.
The arrangements for George are with Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Royalton.
Tributes
"I worked with George and Ione when they were adult foster parents. They were always welcoming and provided excellent care to their foster adults. Both of them will be greatly7 missed."
"Sending you all hugs and asking that you have a peace in your hearts knowing he is walking with mom! I have many fond memories of George growing up and happy to remember his smile!"
"My father was a man of few words. He showed great wisdom in his speaking. I spent many days with him talking about his life and his desires. When asked if he wanted to go into a nursing home he responded "I am making one move, and that is across the street from this house". His love of animals was obvious with "Daisy" and "Max". He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren so much. Whenever you called him on his cell phone, he would always end the conversation with "thanks for calling, and good luck!" He gave the strongest tightest hugs you could ever get. I am thankful for my extra time I had with him. I love you dad! I will miss you so much. Love, Georgie"
"George was a wonderful neighbor. Rest in peace my friend. God bless you."
"May Georges family find strength and comfort now and forever. Blessings to all."
"our prayers are with you and your families rest in peace Uncle George"
"My sister and I would visit with George when he was outside,my sister Barb would pick his brain about our home town,We will miss him dearlySincere Sympathy to the family.God be with youRest in peace George Sobieck"
"My condolences to Georges family. I worked with George at Dezurik and shared many laughs. He was an excellent mechanic and more importantly a very decent man. Rest In Peace George."
"I grew up living next to George, I remember he used to pile the snow up in big plies so we could build snow forts and slide using his big green tractor. May you Rest In Peace Grandpa George!"
"We will miss George, we would visit with him when he was outside,my sister Barb would pick his brain for information about our home town.We will miss him very much. Rest in peace George we loved you.Barb and Connie Gangl. Our sincere sympathy to the family."