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Official Obituary of

Jerry Sorlie

February 23, 1938 ~ March 19, 2024 (age 86) 86 Years Old

Jerry Sorlie Obituary

Jerald Max "Jerry" Sorlie, 86 years old, resided in Fort Wayne, passed away March 19, 2024. He was born on February 23, 1938, to the late Vernon and Rose (Snell) Sorlie. Jerry graduated from Ossian High School. He retired from Navistar. In his younger years, he was an avid bowler. He was also a member of the American Legion where he spent many years dancing there with his friend Patricia Holderman.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Myra Sorlie; brother, James Sorlie; and sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Don Heckley.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Barbara Sorlie and his friend, Patricia Holderman as well as many nieces and nephews.

Private family services will be at a later date.

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