Sogi, Hiroko, 1931-2012

SOGI

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Date: 3/1/2021 at 11:31:06

Hiroko Sogi
1931 - 2012
Tokyo, Japan

Hiroko Sogi, who lived in Des Moines for twenty seven years, died in Tokyo, Japan on January 5, 2012 at age 80. Hiroko was a professor of ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging. As a representative of the Saga School of Kyoto, her teaching took her throughout North and South America. Iowa's Sister State and numerous Sister City governmental and cultural exchanges benefited greatly from Hiroko's connections in Iowa and Japan. She was a founding member of the Japan America Society of Iowa which is still active today. She considered both Japan and the U.S. her home. She is survived by her sister, Ritsuko, and two brothers in Japan.

To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store. ~ The Des Moines (IA) Register 29 Jan 2012.