May 22, 1930 – Jan. 20, 2016
Gritta Helene Somatis, 85, of Sweet Home died Jan. 20, 2016.
She was born May 22, 1930 in Berlin, Germany. She came to the United States, from Germany, where she eventually married Ceaser (Joe) Somatis and settled in California. Some years later she came to Sweet Home.
Mrs. Somatis volunteered at the Sweet Home Library and was a homemaker.
She enjoyed reading, knitting, cooking and engaging conversations on market and political topics.
Mrs. Somatis is survived by her son, Rainier Mario Somatis of Sweet Home; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ceaser (Joe) Samuel Somatis in 1973; daughter Gritta (Pippi) Christine Somatis in 1975; son Aris Damian Somatis in 2015.
A graveside service is planned for 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Liberty Cemetery in Sweet Home.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.