Fredrich William Sobottka Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 14, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Fredrich William Sobottka of Santa Maria, California, born in West Seneca, New York. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Fredrich William Sobottka to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Adolf Sobottka and Grete Sobottka; his stepfather Otto Sobottka; and his sisters, Louise and Gretchen.

He is survived by: his wife Janet Surman of Santa Maria, CA; his daughter Fay; his grandson Andrew of Norwalk, CT; his daughter Jannine; his grandchildren, Emily, Katie and Nathan of Queen Creek, AZ; and his great grandchild Fredric of Cave Creek, AZ..

He received many awards and accolades for his contributions to the US space program working at White Sands Test Facility, NM, and Vandenberg AFB, CA.