Louis Ray Dorich, 61, of Longs, SC passed away unexpectedly on the morning of January 3rd, 2023. Born on February 9, 1961 in the small steel mill town of Weirton, West Virginia; Louis was one of five children. His father, a Purple Heart recipient, Michael Dorich and mother, Theresa Dorich.

Louis was a certified welder for over 40 years. His exemplary skills and work ethic was respected and noticed by so many, which enabled him to leave his mark on countless projects/structures across the country. After moving to South Carolina with his wife in 2012, Louis worked for Owens Steel in Myrtle Beach, SC where he worked on various projects across the Grand Strand region. Louis had a passion of building anything and everything with his own hands in his free time.

On February 14th, 1981 Louis married his high school sweetheart, the love of his life Jeanie Marie. Inseparable for the next 40 years, Jeanie Dorich also passed away unexpectedly just ten short months ago.

They leave behind their two children and three grandchildren. His Daughter, Brittany Michelle Dorich (36) and her son Dylan Michael England (16) of Maineville, OH; His Son, Michael Albert Dorich (33) and Wife April Neff-Dorich (35) and their two children; Raphael Louis (2) and Anjolene Rose Marie (1) of Goshen, OH.

Louis is survived by his brother Thomas Dorich (Norma), sister Juliana Halsey (Michael), sister Michaeline Fox. He is preceded in death by his youngest brother Gerald Dorich (Peggy).