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Reinhold Sonntag Obituary

Sonntag, Reinhold "Ron'

Reinhold "Ron" Sonntag, 57, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013, at home with his loving wife at his side. Ron was born in Salsburg, Austria on October 27, 1955, and came to the United States at the age of 2 with his parents, Joseph and Maria Sonntag. The family settled in Chicago, where he lived until his adult life. On May 27, 1995, he married Mary G. Stein at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Oshkosh. He served in the U.S. Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War. Ron was a photographer and owned and operated Sonntag Photography.

He is survived by and his memory will be cherished by his wife, Mary of Oshkosh; a son, Joseph (Sarah) Tretter, of Palantine, Indiana; his mother-in-law, Elaine Stein and brothers-in-law, Peter (Carol) Stein and Robert (Janet) Stein. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends along with his faithful companion dog, Sasha. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank Dr. Berchard and his staff; Dr. Masson and R.N. Susan and also special thanks to the Aurora Visiting Nurses. Arrangements were entrusted to the:

Fiss & Bills-Poklasny

Funeral Homes

and Crematory

Oshkosh

920-235-1170

www.fissbills

poklasny.com

Published by Oshkosh Northwestern on Jan. 13, 2013.
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Mary, You and Ron are family to us. We love you and miss Ron very much. We are here for you and your family. Love, Christina Hewitt, Makala Tayon, and Eric Tayon.

Christina Hewitt

August 26, 2013

Mary I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing! What a wonderful guy he was. Please let me know if there is anything you need.

Jennifer Schloss

January 15, 2013

Ron, you were such an amazing guy. Only the good die young. I'm glad to have met you!

G Steiner

January 14, 2013

Ron was a kind and amazing man. We will cherish the moments we spent with him and Mary. He was so thoughtful and made many of our life moments so special.

Jamie, Tony & Liam Schwister

January 14, 2013

Ron was an amazing Photographer and I hold dear many of photos. He has left behind so many beautiful memories.

Marsha Patterson

January 13, 2013

so sorry to hear this sad news i have so many memories thanks to Ron i will keep you all in my prayers God bless you Mary stay strong

Stacy Clausen

January 13, 2013

Our condolences to you and your family during these difficult times. Prayers - The Loyal Straveler Family

January 13, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing-so hoping he would recover and get better! Took our wedding pictures and I always teased him that my daughter's wedding was only in 25 or so years yet!! Needed to take those pictures too! Mary you are in our prayers.

Jennifer Hanke

January 13, 2013

So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. My home is adorned with many of the pictures Ron has taken as part of food drive & other charity campaigns. Thoughts & prayers to Ron's family!

Tracie Lautenschlager

January 13, 2013

I will sure miss Ron's smiling face at the football games and racetrack. Peace be with the family.

Jeannette Merten

January 13, 2013

Prayers to you Mary Ron was such a special person He loved life

Mary Golla

January 13, 2013

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