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Leo Vincent Sonderman

Birth	:	25 Sep 1939 Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Oct 2021 Elk Horn, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8269005, -95.3450012
Description	:	Leo Sonderman September 25, 1939 - October 2, 2021 Leo Vincent Sonderman, son of Joseph and Kathryn (Wageman) Sonderman was born September 25, 1939 on the family farm near Defiance, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, where he remained a lifetime member. After graduating from St. Peter's Catholic School, Leo enlisted into the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. Leo met Lois Soppe at the Star Lite Ballroom in Carroll, Iowa. They were united in marriage on July 8, 1967 at St. Lawrence. There were four children born to them: Stephanie, Jeff,... Read More	Leo Sonderman September 25, 1939 - October 2, 2021 Leo Vincent Sonderman, son of Joseph and Kathryn (Wageman) Sonderman was born September 25, 1939 on the family farm near Defiance, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, where he remained a lifetime member. After graduating from St. Peter's Catholic School, Leo enlisted into the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. Leo met Lois Soppe at the Star Lite Ballroom in Carroll, Iowa. They were united in marriage on July 8, 1967 at St. Lawrence. There were four children born to them: Stephanie, Jeff, Stacie, and Sara. Leo loved being the life of the party, frequenting Tobe's Place and The Lounge to play cards with his friends. He also had a ritual of going to the sale barn every Saturday morning in Denison as he did with his father growing up. You could often find Leo having morning coffee, walking laps around the football field, and reading the newspaper from cover to cover. Leo and Lois spent many hours and several dollars supporting the local casinos. One tradition Leo and Lois created for their family was going on a family vacation every summer. After Lois' passing, the tradition continued with close to 30 family members in one house. Leo was very proud of his children and was grateful for the compassion they had during his final months. His eyes lit up when his 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren entered the room. He spent many hours watching and supporting their activities. Leo died on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, attaining the age of eighty-two years and seven days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lois, siblings Harry Sonderman, James Sonderman, and Alice Kloewer. He is survived by his children Stephanie (Skip) Adams of Elkhorn, Nebraska; Jeff Sonderman (Betts Jones) of Harlan, Iowa; Stacie (Mike) Frederick of Earling, Iowa; Sara (Josh) Smothers of Grimes, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; siblings Marcy Powers of Defiance, Iowa; Pearl Schulte of Westphalia, Iowa; Mickey Kloewer of Defiance, Iowa; George Sonderman of Earling, Iowa; Jane (Jerry) Tremel of Dunlap, Iowa; brother-in-law Dick Kloewer of Englewood, Colorado; nieces and nephews; other family members; and friends. Visitation OCT 5. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CST) St. Peter's Catholic Church 501 5th Defiance, IA 51527 Wake Service OCT 5. 7:00 PM St. Peter's Catholic Church 501 5th Defiance, IA 51527 Mass of Christian Burial OCT 6. 11:00 AM St. Peter's Catholic Church 501 5th Defiance, IA 51527 Burial Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery 501 5th Street Behind the church. Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, IA 51527 - - - - - - - - - - - "1882~1982 Defiance (Iowa) Century Review" page 164 LEO SONDERMAN Leo was born at Defiance on September 25, 1939, the son of Joe and Kathryn Wageman Sonderman. He has three brothers and five sisters. On July 8, 1967, he married Lois Soppe, who was born at Carroll on September 23, 1943. Her parents are Henry, born September 13, 1903 at Templeton, and Coletta Brincks Soppe, born February 13, 1909 at Willey, Iowa. She has one sister, Delores Nicholson of Winterset. Leo graduated from St. Paul's in 1958 and Lois graduated from Kuemper High in Carroll. Leo is a farmer and Lois a housewife. They have four children: Stephanie, Jeff, Stacie and Sara. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Where is Leo Vincent Sonderman's memorial?
Leo Vincent Sonderman's memorial is located at: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Defiance, Shelby County, USA.
When did Leo Vincent Sonderman death?
Leo Vincent Sonderman death on 2 Oct 2021 in Elk Horn, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Leo Vincent Sonderman's memorial?
Latitude: 41.8269005
Longitude: -95.3450012

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Francis Sonderman

(1903 - 1974)

Kathryn J Wageman Sonderman

(1909 - 1998)

Spouse

Lois Catherine Soppe Sonderman

(1943 - 2014)

Siblings

Marceline Magdalen “Marcy” Sonderman Powers

(1929 - unknow)

James Edward “Jim” Sonderman

(1930 - 1996)

Harold Francis “Harry” Sonderman

(1932 - 1996)

Pearl Marie Sonderman Schulte

(1933 - unknow)

Mildred “Micky” Sonderman Kloewer

(1935 - unknow)

George J Sonderman

(1938 - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

2. Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

3. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

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

5. Buck Grove Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067841, -95.3839722

6. Slates Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7605000, -95.2521000

7. Gallands Grove RLDS Holcomb Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8342018, -95.4788971

8. Rose Hill Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7317009, -95.2767029

9. Washington Township Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9354000, -95.3387000

10. Nishnabotna Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9086952, -95.2464447

11. Abel Galland Memorial Cemetery
Manteno, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8370000, -95.4932500

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

13. Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

14. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8922005, -95.2200012

15. Doyle Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

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

17. Crawford County Poor Farm Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9508216, -95.4308331

18. Butler Cemetery
Arion, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9364014, -95.4627991

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

20. Manteno Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

21. Danway Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7296982, -95.1900024

22. Dow City Cemetery
Dow City, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9219017, -95.5119019

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

24. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9958000, -95.3450012