Emil G. Sotak

Emil G. Sotak, 91, of Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, at 11:30 p.m. in Meadows Manor North. He retired after many years as a bookkeeper for Froehde Mobile Homes. Emil was born Feb. 15, 1923, in Terre Haute, to George Sotak and Barbara (Nagy) Sotak.

He is survived by daughters, Vicki A. Ragle and husband John G., Jayne L. Sotak, and Lisa S. Sotak, all of Terre Haute; granddaughters, Vanessa Prox and husband Bryan, and Kristin Sullivan and husband Brian; great-grandsons, Jack Prox and Chase Sullivan; sister-in-law, Alvena Sotak; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Norma Ruth (Hunter) Sotak, who died Nov. 8, 2005; sister, Emma Evinger; and brothers, Albert Sotak and Victor Sotak.. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in both World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Hungarian Hall. Emil will always be remembered for his great sense of humor and he was well known for his ballroom dance ability.

Visitation is today from 4 to 8 p.m. in DeBaun Funeral Home, Wabash Avenue Chapel, 2425 Wabash Ave. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home, with Father Bernie LaMontagne officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, with military graveside honors. The family suggests that for those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to Hungarian Hall. Online condolences may be left at www.debaunfuneralhomes.com.