Fonda Carol Sotzing, age 76, of Casstown, Ohio, died Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Upper Valley Medical Center. Fonda was born on July 17, 1948, in Piqua, Ohio to the late Allen J. Morgan and Margaret E. (Willmeth) Morgan.

Fonda married her Miami East High School sweetheart, Dale Sotzing, on August 21, 1965, and they were married for 59 years until his passing last year.

Fonda attended cosmetology school and was a hairdresser in her younger years. She later worked in retail for Baker Furniture in St. Paris and then co-owned a charming gift shop in Tipp City, where she also spent time working at other local shops. Fonda was a dedicated homemaker and wife of a farmer. Her most cherished role was being the heart and soul of her family, raising her five children.

Fonda had many passions, such as flowers, scrabble, reading, music, coloring, and traveling, especially to Savannah. She found great delight in shopping, often purchasing gifts for loved ones. Her greatest passion was spending time with her family.

As the matriarch, Fonda's love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was extraordinary. Her family meant everything to her, and she devoted herself wholeheartedly to caring for them, leaving a legacy of love that will endure for generations.

Fonda is survived by her children, Michael (Jill) Sotzing, of Casstown, OH; Kimberly (Scott) Donaldson, of Fletcher, OH; Misha Girard and Jonathan Hipsher, of Centerville; Erika Vogel and fiancé Michael Lang, of Casstown, OH; her 11 grandchildren: Tiffany (Brandon) Hasty; Chelsea (Tim McVety); Kayla Gingrey; Roderick Sotzing; Derek Noe (Diamond McNiel); Kyle Noe; Braxton (Alayna) Donaldson; Griffin Girard; Jesse Girard; Colton Vogel; Calvin Vogel; 13 great-grandchildren; loving nephews and nieces; and many dear cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Sotzing; her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Christopher Gingrey; her parents, Allen and Margaret Morgan; brother, Allen "Jake" Morgan Jr.; and sister, Shelley (Morgan) Lewis.

Join the family to honor Fonda Sotzing at a funeral service on February 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, OH, with Pastor Dale Adkins officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, St. Paris, OH. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, prior to the service.

Contributions may be made in remembrance of Fonda, to the "Dale & Fonda Sotzing-Miami East Viking Basketball–Trade School Scholarship" (see link below) or mailed to The Troy Foundation, 216 W. Franklin Street, Troy, OH 45373, including "Dale & Fonda Sotzing Scholarship" in the memo.

Dale & Fonda Sotzing-Miami East Viking Basketball-Trade School Scholarship C/O Troy Foundation
216 West Franklin Street, Troy OH 45373
Web: https://ttf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2683

Checks made out to the Troy Foundation with "Dale & Fonda Sotzing Scholarship" in the memo.