Sylvia Marie Sohr, 94, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on September 13, 2007. She was born in Racine on February 15, 1913, daughter of the late Niels and Carrie (nee: Schneeberger) Rask. She was married to Gordon M. Sohr, Sr. on July 17, 1932 in Crown Point, Indiana. Together, they built their home and their dreams, and lived the rest of their lives in Racine, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1984.
Sylvia worked for 40 years as a dispatcher for Wisconsin Bell, and she was a member of the Wisconsin Bell Pioneer Club retirees. Sylvia lived life to the fullest, and enjoyed new challenges. She loved to draw, and paint, and even took up sculpting when she was in her 80’s. One of Sylvia’s favorite passions was her Borzoi dogs that Sylvia and her husband raised and showed competitively. Another was for the rescue of all unsheltered and abused animals. She was a life member of the Borzoi Club of America, a life member of the Midwest Borzoi Club, and a member of the Wisconsin Kennel Club.
Sylvia touched the lives of many in her 94 years, and she is going to be greatly missed. Besides many close friends, she is survived by her son, Gordon Sohr, Jr., of Pompano Beach, Florida; daughter-in-law Pat Sohr of Florida; grandchildren, Linda Obermeit, and Gary (Belen) Ledger of California, Lori Ledger of Racine, Mark Sohr, Michael (Judit) Sohr, and Melissa (Chris) Loomis all of Florida, and Matthew (Jody) Sohr of N. Carolina; great-grandchildren, Tiffani Hamilton, Heidi, Lisa, Tamara, and Brandon Obermeit, and Austin Sohr; brother-in-law, Harland (Dorothy) Sohr of Racine, sister-in-law, Margaret Sohr of Florida, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Loren Ledger.
Memorial services for Sylvia will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home 4600 County Line Rd, Racine, WI on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. with Chaplain Gordon officiating. Memorials have been suggested to Borzoi Rescue, c/o Carol Backers, 7765 Kellogg Road NW, Alden, MI 49612, or Kindred Kitties 614 59th St. Kenosha, WI 53140
Sylvia was met at the Rainbow Bridge by all her family, friends, pets and animals that went home before she did.
Mary Richter says
Fear not, and grieve not, but remember the promise of heaven, and all the hope there in!
Trish Aji says
Please accept our deepest sympathies. I have 3 borzoi. I know Ms. Sylvia Sohr was very cherished in the Borzoi world. Trish Cav̩ Rocket & Zu
LaVonne Novakofski says
I will always remember Sylvia with great fondness. Little did she know that when she sold me my first borzoi in 1976 that I would get hooked. She will be greatly missed.
Mike & Cindy Michalak says
Rest well dear Sylvia. Mike and I are happy you have finally found peace and that you were able to meet up with Gordie again.
Best wishes,
Mike & Cindy Michalak
Bon-Ton Borzoi
Michael Sohr says
I heard she finally accepted Jesus as her Savior. With that said, I will see her again some day.
Barbara Michalick says
I send my sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Sylvia Sohr, Twin Elm Borzoi.
With sadness,
Barbara Michalick
Diane & Terry Clement says
Sylvia was not only an elegant lady but a lover of Borzoi. We mourn the passing of one of the “Granddams” of the Breed. Her contribution to the Breed was immense and will never be forgotten.
Our sincere condolences to the beloved family of the Grand Lady of Borzoi.
Her passing over the ‘Rainbow Bridge” will be a happy event as she will be greeted by her many beloved Borzoi that will escort their dear devoted owner over the bridge and peace and happiness.
Shelli Meyer & the pack says
Sylvia has left an impact on so many lives. I miss my dear friend.
Susan Jacobsen-Grove "Dolina Borzoi" says
Sylvia life with borzoi has touched everyone in the breed.
I hope you find comfort in knowing
that it was with the unconditional
love that brings joy with family,
friends and her beloved borzoi. We
all can learn by this.
Thank-you Sylvia for all that you
have given to us in so many ways.
Sincerely and with Blessings
Susan Jacobsen-Grove
Dolina Borzoi
Tammy H. Forbes says
Sylvia’s memories will live on forever. Gordy and Sylvia’s Borzoi bloodline (Twin Elms) has made a tremendous impact impact on many lives and will continue to for many years to come due to the hard work of Suzan Breaz. I am thankful to own your dogs and hope to always do so. May bliss, happiness and beauty surrounds you.
Ameera & Raphael Finkelstein says
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our borzoi community has suffered a great loss.
Ameera & Raphael Finkelstein
Mystique Borzoi
Detroit, MI
Linda Obermeit says
Sylvia loved her dogs. As one of her granddaughters, I wish I could have experienced that aspect of her life. It sounds like she made quite an impact on other’s lives, which is very nice to know.