Ronald “Ron” Sorber, age 77 of Perry, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Methodist West Hospital in West Des Moines, IA. According to his wishes no, services are planned. Memorials will be given to Raccoon River Pet Rescue and may be left at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Online condolences may be left at www.carrisfuneralhome.com.

Ronald “Ron” Ray Sorber was born on November 17, 1945, in Perry, IA to Orlin Charles and Lila Hope (Bennett) Sorber. He graduated from Perry High School. He served his country in the United States Iowa Army National Guard. He was united in marriage to Judith L. Hamman. He worked as a GM Mechanic at Garrett Motor for 6 years, then purchased Case Machine Shop to start his own business, Ron Sorber’s Automotive. He loved to fish, snow mobile, ride his ATV, and enjoyed wood cutting.

In death he rejoins his parents Orlin and Lila Sorber, and a sister Yvonne Pope.

Left to cherish Ron’s memory are his wife Judith Sorber, children, Chad (Audra) Sorber, and Jamie (Josh) Wuebker, grandchildren, McKenzie Sorber, Kennedy Sorber, Kaylee Wuebker and Reed Wuebker and a sister Diane (Terry) Murphy.