GEORGE E. SOGGE
FORMER COAST GUARD HEAD DIES OF STROKE
Capt. G.E. Sogge, 73, Passes Away This Afternoon at Two Rivers Hospital
After suffering a stroke of apoplexy last Friday, when he was removed
to the municipal hospital at Two Rivers, Captain George E. Sogge, 73,
veteran coast guard captain, passed away there this afternoon at one
o'clock. His condition grew rapidly worse the past few days and due to
his old age he failed to rally.
For seventeen years the deceased was in charge of the coast guard station
at Two Rivers. He was transferred to that station in 1903 from Frankfort
and continued in charge until 1920, when he retired, being succeeded by
Capt. Staal. Since leaving active duty with the life saving crew Mr.
Sogge has been living a retired life at his home there.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, word being awaited from a
son Gilbert, in New Mexico. Burial will probably be in Two Rivers.
Was Born in Norway
The deceased was born in Norway and came to this country at an early age.
He followed the water and in early life enlisted with the coast guard
service in Michigan. He rose from the ranks of surfman to captain, and
was transferred from the Michigan station at Frankfort, to Two Rivers in
1903.
The deceased is survived by three sons, Eilert of Route 7, Manitowoc,
Gilbert of Valley Ranch, N.M. and George Jr. in Two Rivers and three
daughters, Esther, a teacher at Oak Park, Ill. now traveling in Europe,
Emma, Beloit, Wis. and Mrs. Austin Jorgenson, at Two Rivers. His wife
passed away five years ago.
Capt. Sogge was a member of the Two Rivers lodge of Odd Fellows and the
Cocobola Camp, Modern Woodmen of America, who will attend the funeral
in a body.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 13, 1930 P. 1
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FUNERAL OF CAPT. SOGGE IS HELD TODAY
Funeral services for the late Capt. George Sogge, veteran Two Rivers
coast guard captain who died Friday at the hospital following a stroke
suffered a week ago, took place this afternoon at two o'clock from the
Beduhn and Goetz chapel. They were under the auspices of the Odd
Fellows lodge, of which the deceased was a member. Later, services were
held at 2:30 from the Grace Congregational church, with Rev. Hawks,
officiating.
In recognition of the service of the deceased with the naval service
during the war the American Legion firing squad fired a salute at the
grave.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 16, 1930 P.11
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HE SAVED THE JOHNSONS
Herman and John Johnson had a fortunate adventure last Saturday night in
trying to make a landing at the Coast Guard Station dock, with a small
duck boat. Their boat capsized and the two Johnsons found themselves in
the water.
Capt. Sogge sitting in front of the station saw their predicament and
observed their clumsy actions. He was out on the dock when their boat
went under. Secured a good grip on Herman Johnson first he landed him
and then looking for John saw that he was going down very helplessly.
Capt. Sogge just reached his finger tips as he held up his hand and he
was pulled to safety. At this place of accident there is from 16 to 18
feet of water and it appeared this would be the last drink for John but
the timely rescue saved him.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 26, 1919
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HONORABLY RETIRED FROM SERVICE
Captain G.E. Sogge Leaves Active Service as Warrant Officer of Coast Guard
SERVED 32 YEARS
Has Reached Age Limit, Will Receive Pay as Retired Officer
After thirty-two years of faithful and efficient service in the U.S.
Life Saving and Coast Guard Service, Captain G.E. Sogge, being within a
short time of the age limit in the service, namely 64 years, was retired
by an order from the head of the Coast Guard Service at the close of
last week, at his own request. The Captain retired on three quarter pay
the balance of his life.
Captain Sogge went into the Coast Guard Service at Frankfort, Mich.,
where he worked his way up and served until he came to the Two Rivers
Station 17 years ago as Captain of the Life Saving Service here. When
the department came under the navy bureau, he was designated the warrant
officer in charge of the local Coast Guard.
True to the modesty characteristic of most good sea-faring men, the
Captain had little to say about his record, but the department records
credit him with excellent service rendered. He is accredited with saving
and assisting in saving 1089 lives and vessels and property valued at
$1,253, 291.
The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 18, 1920
FORMER COAST GUARD HEAD DIES OF STROKE
Capt. G.E. Sogge, 73, Passes Away This Afternoon at Two Rivers Hospital
After suffering a stroke of apoplexy last Friday, when he was removed
to the municipal hospital at Two Rivers, Captain George E. Sogge, 73,
veteran coast guard captain, passed away there this afternoon at one
o'clock. His condition grew rapidly worse the past few days and due to
his old age he failed to rally.
For seventeen years the deceased was in charge of the coast guard station
at Two Rivers. He was transferred to that station in 1903 from Frankfort
and continued in charge until 1920, when he retired, being succeeded by
Capt. Staal. Since leaving active duty with the life saving crew Mr.
Sogge has been living a retired life at his home there.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, word being awaited from a
son Gilbert, in New Mexico. Burial will probably be in Two Rivers.
Was Born in Norway
The deceased was born in Norway and came to this country at an early age.
He followed the water and in early life enlisted with the coast guard
service in Michigan. He rose from the ranks of surfman to captain, and
was transferred from the Michigan station at Frankfort, to Two Rivers in
1903.
The deceased is survived by three sons, Eilert of Route 7, Manitowoc,
Gilbert of Valley Ranch, N.M. and George Jr. in Two Rivers and three
daughters, Esther, a teacher at Oak Park, Ill. now traveling in Europe,
Emma, Beloit, Wis. and Mrs. Austin Jorgenson, at Two Rivers. His wife
passed away five years ago.
Capt. Sogge was a member of the Two Rivers lodge of Odd Fellows and the
Cocobola Camp, Modern Woodmen of America, who will attend the funeral
in a body.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 13, 1930 P. 1
********
FUNERAL OF CAPT. SOGGE IS HELD TODAY
Funeral services for the late Capt. George Sogge, veteran Two Rivers
coast guard captain who died Friday at the hospital following a stroke
suffered a week ago, took place this afternoon at two o'clock from the
Beduhn and Goetz chapel. They were under the auspices of the Odd
Fellows lodge, of which the deceased was a member. Later, services were
held at 2:30 from the Grace Congregational church, with Rev. Hawks,
officiating.
In recognition of the service of the deceased with the naval service
during the war the American Legion firing squad fired a salute at the
grave.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 16, 1930 P.11
************
HE SAVED THE JOHNSONS
Herman and John Johnson had a fortunate adventure last Saturday night in
trying to make a landing at the Coast Guard Station dock, with a small
duck boat. Their boat capsized and the two Johnsons found themselves in
the water.
Capt. Sogge sitting in front of the station saw their predicament and
observed their clumsy actions. He was out on the dock when their boat
went under. Secured a good grip on Herman Johnson first he landed him
and then looking for John saw that he was going down very helplessly.
Capt. Sogge just reached his finger tips as he held up his hand and he
was pulled to safety. At this place of accident there is from 16 to 18
feet of water and it appeared this would be the last drink for John but
the timely rescue saved him.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 26, 1919
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HONORABLY RETIRED FROM SERVICE
Captain G.E. Sogge Leaves Active Service as Warrant Officer of Coast Guard
SERVED 32 YEARS
Has Reached Age Limit, Will Receive Pay as Retired Officer
After thirty-two years of faithful and efficient service in the U.S.
Life Saving and Coast Guard Service, Captain G.E. Sogge, being within a
short time of the age limit in the service, namely 64 years, was retired
by an order from the head of the Coast Guard Service at the close of
last week, at his own request. The Captain retired on three quarter pay
the balance of his life.
Captain Sogge went into the Coast Guard Service at Frankfort, Mich.,
where he worked his way up and served until he came to the Two Rivers
Station 17 years ago as Captain of the Life Saving Service here. When
the department came under the navy bureau, he was designated the warrant
officer in charge of the local Coast Guard.
True to the modesty characteristic of most good sea-faring men, the
Captain had little to say about his record, but the department records
credit him with excellent service rendered. He is accredited with saving
and assisting in saving 1089 lives and vessels and property valued at
$1,253, 291.
The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 18, 1920
GEORGE E. SOGGE
FORMER COAST GUARD HEAD DIES OF STROKE
Capt. G.E. Sogge, 73, Passes Away This Afternoon at Two Rivers Hospital
After suffering a stroke of apoplexy last Friday, when he was removed
to the municipal hospital at Two Rivers, Captain George E. Sogge, 73,
veteran coast guard captain, passed away there this afternoon at one
o'clock. His condition grew rapidly worse the past few days and due to
his old age he failed to rally.
For seventeen years the deceased was in charge of the coast guard station
at Two Rivers. He was transferred to that station in 1903 from Frankfort
and continued in charge until 1920, when he retired, being succeeded by
Capt. Staal. Since leaving active duty with the life saving crew Mr.
Sogge has been living a retired life at his home there.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, word being awaited from a
son Gilbert, in New Mexico. Burial will probably be in Two Rivers.
Was Born in Norway
The deceased was born in Norway and came to this country at an early age.
He followed the water and in early life enlisted with the coast guard
service in Michigan. He rose from the ranks of surfman to captain, and
was transferred from the Michigan station at Frankfort, to Two Rivers in
1903.
The deceased is survived by three sons, Eilert of Route 7, Manitowoc,
Gilbert of Valley Ranch, N.M. and George Jr. in Two Rivers and three
daughters, Esther, a teacher at Oak Park, Ill. now traveling in Europe,
Emma, Beloit, Wis. and Mrs. Austin Jorgenson, at Two Rivers. His wife
passed away five years ago.
Capt. Sogge was a member of the Two Rivers lodge of Odd Fellows and the
Cocobola Camp, Modern Woodmen of America, who will attend the funeral
in a body.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 13, 1930 P. 1
********
FUNERAL OF CAPT. SOGGE IS HELD TODAY
Funeral services for the late Capt. George Sogge, veteran Two Rivers
coast guard captain who died Friday at the hospital following a stroke
suffered a week ago, took place this afternoon at two o'clock from the
Beduhn and Goetz chapel. They were under the auspices of the Odd
Fellows lodge, of which the deceased was a member. Later, services were
held at 2:30 from the Grace Congregational church, with Rev. Hawks,
officiating.
In recognition of the service of the deceased with the naval service
during the war the American Legion firing squad fired a salute at the
grave.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 16, 1930 P.11
************
HE SAVED THE JOHNSONS
Herman and John Johnson had a fortunate adventure last Saturday night in
trying to make a landing at the Coast Guard Station dock, with a small
duck boat. Their boat capsized and the two Johnsons found themselves in
the water.
Capt. Sogge sitting in front of the station saw their predicament and
observed their clumsy actions. He was out on the dock when their boat
went under. Secured a good grip on Herman Johnson first he landed him
and then looking for John saw that he was going down very helplessly.
Capt. Sogge just reached his finger tips as he held up his hand and he
was pulled to safety. At this place of accident there is from 16 to 18
feet of water and it appeared this would be the last drink for John but
the timely rescue saved him.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 26, 1919
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
HONORABLY RETIRED FROM SERVICE
Captain G.E. Sogge Leaves Active Service as Warrant Officer of Coast Guard
SERVED 32 YEARS
Has Reached Age Limit, Will Receive Pay as Retired Officer
After thirty-two years of faithful and efficient service in the U.S.
Life Saving and Coast Guard Service, Captain G.E. Sogge, being within a
short time of the age limit in the service, namely 64 years, was retired
by an order from the head of the Coast Guard Service at the close of
last week, at his own request. The Captain retired on three quarter pay
the balance of his life.
Captain Sogge went into the Coast Guard Service at Frankfort, Mich.,
where he worked his way up and served until he came to the Two Rivers
Station 17 years ago as Captain of the Life Saving Service here. When
the department came under the navy bureau, he was designated the warrant
officer in charge of the local Coast Guard.
True to the modesty characteristic of most good sea-faring men, the
Captain had little to say about his record, but the department records
credit him with excellent service rendered. He is accredited with saving
and assisting in saving 1089 lives and vessels and property valued at
$1,253, 291.
The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 18, 1920
FORMER COAST GUARD HEAD DIES OF STROKE
Capt. G.E. Sogge, 73, Passes Away This Afternoon at Two Rivers Hospital
After suffering a stroke of apoplexy last Friday, when he was removed
to the municipal hospital at Two Rivers, Captain George E. Sogge, 73,
veteran coast guard captain, passed away there this afternoon at one
o'clock. His condition grew rapidly worse the past few days and due to
his old age he failed to rally.
For seventeen years the deceased was in charge of the coast guard station
at Two Rivers. He was transferred to that station in 1903 from Frankfort
and continued in charge until 1920, when he retired, being succeeded by
Capt. Staal. Since leaving active duty with the life saving crew Mr.
Sogge has been living a retired life at his home there.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, word being awaited from a
son Gilbert, in New Mexico. Burial will probably be in Two Rivers.
Was Born in Norway
The deceased was born in Norway and came to this country at an early age.
He followed the water and in early life enlisted with the coast guard
service in Michigan. He rose from the ranks of surfman to captain, and
was transferred from the Michigan station at Frankfort, to Two Rivers in
1903.
The deceased is survived by three sons, Eilert of Route 7, Manitowoc,
Gilbert of Valley Ranch, N.M. and George Jr. in Two Rivers and three
daughters, Esther, a teacher at Oak Park, Ill. now traveling in Europe,
Emma, Beloit, Wis. and Mrs. Austin Jorgenson, at Two Rivers. His wife
passed away five years ago.
Capt. Sogge was a member of the Two Rivers lodge of Odd Fellows and the
Cocobola Camp, Modern Woodmen of America, who will attend the funeral
in a body.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 13, 1930 P. 1
********
FUNERAL OF CAPT. SOGGE IS HELD TODAY
Funeral services for the late Capt. George Sogge, veteran Two Rivers
coast guard captain who died Friday at the hospital following a stroke
suffered a week ago, took place this afternoon at two o'clock from the
Beduhn and Goetz chapel. They were under the auspices of the Odd
Fellows lodge, of which the deceased was a member. Later, services were
held at 2:30 from the Grace Congregational church, with Rev. Hawks,
officiating.
In recognition of the service of the deceased with the naval service
during the war the American Legion firing squad fired a salute at the
grave.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 16, 1930 P.11
************
HE SAVED THE JOHNSONS
Herman and John Johnson had a fortunate adventure last Saturday night in
trying to make a landing at the Coast Guard Station dock, with a small
duck boat. Their boat capsized and the two Johnsons found themselves in
the water.
Capt. Sogge sitting in front of the station saw their predicament and
observed their clumsy actions. He was out on the dock when their boat
went under. Secured a good grip on Herman Johnson first he landed him
and then looking for John saw that he was going down very helplessly.
Capt. Sogge just reached his finger tips as he held up his hand and he
was pulled to safety. At this place of accident there is from 16 to 18
feet of water and it appeared this would be the last drink for John but
the timely rescue saved him.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 26, 1919
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
HONORABLY RETIRED FROM SERVICE
Captain G.E. Sogge Leaves Active Service as Warrant Officer of Coast Guard
SERVED 32 YEARS
Has Reached Age Limit, Will Receive Pay as Retired Officer
After thirty-two years of faithful and efficient service in the U.S.
Life Saving and Coast Guard Service, Captain G.E. Sogge, being within a
short time of the age limit in the service, namely 64 years, was retired
by an order from the head of the Coast Guard Service at the close of
last week, at his own request. The Captain retired on three quarter pay
the balance of his life.
Captain Sogge went into the Coast Guard Service at Frankfort, Mich.,
where he worked his way up and served until he came to the Two Rivers
Station 17 years ago as Captain of the Life Saving Service here. When
the department came under the navy bureau, he was designated the warrant
officer in charge of the local Coast Guard.
True to the modesty characteristic of most good sea-faring men, the
Captain had little to say about his record, but the department records
credit him with excellent service rendered. He is accredited with saving
and assisting in saving 1089 lives and vessels and property valued at
$1,253, 291.
The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 18, 1920
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