James E. Sorg

James E. Sorg, 80, of Goshen died Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at home from natural causes.

Jim was born October 20, 1945 in Goshen to Sidney S. and Mary K. (McClure) Sorg.

He is survived by a brother, John (Linda) Sorg, a sister, Mary Lou Hetler; and five nieces and nephews, Kim (George) Bergan, Darin (Rachael) Sorg, Jennifer (Wes) Davis, Rick (Lisa) Hetler and Sara Hetler; 13 great-nieces and nephews; and five great-great nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Richard Hetler

A 1964 Goshen High School graduate, Jim served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge he returned to Goshen and began work for Sorg jewelers. He studied diamond setting and jewelry engraving to make himself better at the jewelry store. He worked there for 15 years and also worked for Rite Way Auto Sales before retirement.

He enjoyed exercising and spending time with friends.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen.

Memorial gifts should be directed to Wounded Warrior Project; https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.