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Eldor F. Sonnenberg

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Birth	:	16 Aug 1916 Henry County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	29 Oct 2015 Henry County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4061060, -84.1900350
Description	:	Eldor F. Sonnenberg, 99, of Napoleon, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2015 surrounded by his family at the Napoleon Lutheran Home. He was born on August 16, 1916 in Henry County to the late Charles F. and Wilhelmina (Badenhop) Sonnenberg. On December 25, 1940 he married Lorena O. Vorwerk who preceded him in death on August 1, 2000. Eldor was a lifelong dairy farmer in Freedom Township. Following his retirement he was still often found helping on the farm. He spent many hours refinishing antique furniture and enjoying his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He previously served on the... Read More	Eldor F. Sonnenberg, 99, of Napoleon, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2015 surrounded by his family at the Napoleon Lutheran Home. He was born on August 16, 1916 in Henry County to the late Charles F. and Wilhelmina (Badenhop) Sonnenberg. On December 25, 1940 he married Lorena O. Vorwerk who preceded him in death on August 1, 2000. Eldor was a lifelong dairy farmer in Freedom Township. Following his retirement he was still often found helping on the farm. He spent many hours refinishing antique furniture and enjoying his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He previously served on the Freedom Township Zoning Board and Dairy Board of Henry County. He and Lorena also spent time volunteering at the Lutheran Home in Napoleon. He was baptized on September 3, 1916 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Napoleon Township where he was a lifelong and the oldest member of the church. He served in various positions on church council and taught Sunday School. He is survived by his five children, Norbert (Linda) Sonnenberg, Archbold, Marlene (Jerry) Lighthill, Wauseon, Leonard (Lana) Sonnenberg, Ronald (Sandy) Sonnenberg, and Kevin (Kathy) Sonnenberg, all of Napoleon; 11 grandchildren; 2 step grandsons; 17 great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Elnora Vorwerk. He was preceded in death by an infant son; 2 brothers, Emil, who died in infancy, and Raymond; 2 sisters, Emma (Carl) Gebers and Olga (Elmer) Bockelman; 1 great grandson, Noah Yaw and daughter-in-law, Brenda Sonnenberg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 2 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Napoleon Township with Pastor Carl Bengtson and Pastor Lee Genter officiating Interment to follow at church cemetery.

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Eldor F. Sonnenberg's memorial is located at: Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, USA.
When did Eldor F. Sonnenberg death?
Eldor F. Sonnenberg death on 29 Oct 2015 in Henry County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 41.4061060
Longitude: -84.1900350

Family Members:

Parent

Charles F Sonnenberg

(1877 - 1957)

Minnie Badenhop Sonnenberg

(1886 - 1960)

Spouse

Lorena O. Vorwerk Sonnenberg

(1917 - 2000)

Siblings

Emma Alvina Sonnenberg Gebers

(1908 - 2000)

Emil Sonnenberg

(1910 - 1910)

Raymond Henry Sonnenberg

(1912 - 2001)

Children

Infant Sonnenberg

(unknow - 1944)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4061060, -84.1900350

2. Union Chapel Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4166985, -84.1877975

3. Saint Pauls Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4063290, -84.2163380

4. Bremer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3863980, -84.2093960

5. Henry County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4212830, -84.1506900

6. Glenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3838997, -84.1425018

7. Saint Johns Cemetery
Freedom Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4491997, -84.1727982

8. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200

9. Brey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3534610, -84.1991170

10. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4050120, -84.2608930

11. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4414170, -84.2495930

12. Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4389000, -84.2549973

13. Locust Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4389650, -84.2558060

14. Forest Hill Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3913994, -84.1100006

15. Saint Augustine Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3767014, -84.1172028

16. Battenburg Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3840010, -84.2748520

17. Freedom Township Cemetery
Freedom Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4752970, -84.2069960

18. Gunn Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3306007, -84.1517029

19. Florida Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3252335, -84.2016220

20. Metz-Tittle Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3669014, -84.2857971

21. Cole Cemetery
Flatrock Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3264008, -84.1521988

22. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3596992, -84.2947006

23. Peter Cemetery
Jewell, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3291626, -84.2569809

24. Brinkman Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2108002