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Harold Francis “Harry” Sonderman

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Birth	:	2 Aug 1932 Defiance, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Jan 1996 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6519012, -95.5233002
Plot	:	V-03-50
Inscription	:	PFC US Army Korea
Description	:	Harlan IA Tribune, February 6, 1996 Harry Sonderman, 63 Aug 2, 1932 - Jan 21, 1996 Portsmouth - Harold Francis "Harry" Sonderman, son of Joseph Francis and Kathryn Josephine Wageman Sonderman, was born Aug 2, 1932 on a farm near Defiance. He was baptized and confirmed at St Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. He attended St Peter's Catholic School in Defiance graduating with the class of 1950. He farmed before entering the United States Army April 21, 1953. Upon his discharge April 9, 1965, he returned to Shelby County to farm near Portsmouth and work construction. Read More	Harlan IA Tribune, February 6, 1996 Harry Sonderman, 63 Aug 2, 1932 - Jan 21, 1996 Portsmouth - Harold Francis "Harry" Sonderman, son of Joseph Francis and Kathryn Josephine Wageman Sonderman, was born Aug 2, 1932 on a farm near Defiance. He was baptized and confirmed at St Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. He attended St Peter's Catholic School in Defiance graduating with the class of 1950. He farmed before entering the United States Army April 21, 1953. Upon his discharge April 9, 1965, he returned to Shelby County to farm near Portsmouth and work construction. June 1, 1957 he married Gemma JoAnn Schechinger at St Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. To this union three children were born, Gaylene, Gaylen and Guyle. After Gemma's death March 13, 1979 at Harlan, he continued to make his home on the farm. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth and a past member of John Ohlinger American Legion, Post No 547. July 11, 1987 he married Marilyn Lickteig at Harlan and they made their home on the farm near Portsmouth. He died Jan 21, 1996 in Omaha at age 63 years, five months and 19 days. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his father and infant son, Gaylen. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn of Portsmouth; his mother, Kathryn Sonderman of Harlan; his daughter, Gaylene (Gaige) Petersen of Harlan; his son Guyle Sonderman (Julie) of Portsmouth; step-children, Cindy Gaffney (Jerry) of Waterloo; Doug Lickteig (Chris) of Hanlontown; Scott Lickteig (Denise) of Auburn, NE and Kristi Simmerman (Kenny) of Waterloo; four grandchildren; six step grandchildren; his brothers and sisters, Marcy Powers (Earl) of Defiance; James Sonderman of Harlan; Pearl Schulte (Harold) of Westphalia; Mildred (Micky) Kloewer (Don) of Defiance; Alice Kloewer (Richard) of Englewood, CO; George Sonderman (Diane) of Defiance; Leo Sonderman (Lois) of Defiance; Jane Tremel (Gerald) of Dunlap; nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated Jan 23, 1996 at St Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth with Rev Paul Bianchi celebrating and Rev Thomas Crowley, Rev Eugene Klein, Rev Howard Fitzgerald, and Rev Robert Schoemann concelebrating. Military rites were conducted in St Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth by John Ohlinger American Legion, Post No 547. Casket bearers were Tom Powers, Troy Sonderman, Dan Schulte, Dennis Kloewer, Jeff Sonderman, Todd Tremel and Ron Kloewer. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Where is Harold Francis “Harry” Sonderman's memorial?
Harold Francis “Harry” Sonderman's memorial is located at: Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA.
When did Harold Francis “Harry” Sonderman death?
Harold Francis “Harry” Sonderman death on 21 Jan 1996 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Harold Francis “Harry” Sonderman's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6519012
Longitude: -95.5233002

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Francis Sonderman

(1903 - 1974)

Kathryn J Wageman Sonderman

(1909 - 1998)

Spouse

Gemma JoAnn Schechinger Sonderman

(1935 - 1979)

Siblings

Marceline Magdalen “Marcy” Sonderman Powers

(1929 - unknow)

James Edward “Jim” Sonderman

(1930 - 1996)

Pearl Marie Sonderman Schulte

(1933 - unknow)

Mildred “Micky” Sonderman Kloewer

(1935 - unknow)

George J Sonderman

(1938 - unknow)

Leo Vincent Sonderman

(1939 - 2021)

Children

Gaylen Jay Sonderman

(1958 - 1959)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

2. Cass Township Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

3. Chambers Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

4. Ellison Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6561012, -95.6260986

5. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

6. Hawkins Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6458800, -95.6355000

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

8. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

9. Lytle Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5625000, -95.5550003

10. Schley Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5555461, -95.5419486

11. Valley View Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5814018, -95.6324997

12. Mefferd Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7132200, -95.6576200

13. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

14. Henderson Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6257000, -95.6794000

15. Cowan-Pardee Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000

16. Bethel Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

17. Cox Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5391998, -95.6418991

18. Champlin Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5121994, -95.5766983

19. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

20. Spears-Graybill Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5097008, -95.5811005

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

22. Greenwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6729660, -95.7257690

23. Heine Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

24. Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5083313, -95.4511108