Robert Lee Sotzing II

Robert Lee Sotzing II, age 75, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Hospice of Miami County. He was born August 12, 1949 to Robert Lee & Grace (Hershey) Sotzing in Troy, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife Joyce Ann (Myers) Sotzing in 2021; brother Edward “Ned” Sotzing.

He will be missed and remembered by his loving children Tamara (Scott) Smith of Arcanum, and Andy Carter of Englewood; grandchildren Lucas (Tristin) Jackson of Greenville, Lane (Taylor) Jackson of Vandalia, Isabella Smith of Troy, Abigail (Brian) Shuemake of Dothan, AL; great grandson Knox Jackson of Vandalia; sister Julieanne (Harry) Hallman of Charlemont, MA; special friends Allen & Nancy Massie of Piqua.

Bob graduated from Berea College in Berea, KY with a Bachelors Degree in History. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Troy where he taught Sunday School and was involved in the Partners in Hope Laundromat Ministry. He was a travel agent for AAA in Troy. He loved to travel and took his grandchildren on many trips. Bob was an avid reader, loved American history and was a very loved grandpa.

The family will receive friends from 12-2 PM on Saturday, April 12 at First Baptist Church, 53 S. Norwich Rd, Troy, OH 45373 with a funeral service beginning at 2:00 PM. The family has requested that everyone attending wear their favorite travel destination shirt in honor of Bob’s love of travel. Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 14 at Trissel Cemetery, S. Diamond Mill Rd, New Lebanon 45345. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Deacon’s Fund. Online memories of Bob may be left for the family at www.hale-sarver.com.

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