Adolph John "Sonny" Baletka

I became acquainted with Sonny many years ago when he was admitted to the Life Adjustment Program for assisted residential living. We were contemporaries, born a few months apart, and shared many of the same life experiences. Sonny had a ready smile and hearty laugh and was irrepressibly good-natured. I only knew the version of Sonny after he sustained a life altering injury but I am confident that we would have been friends had we met at an earlier time or place. He was a good man with a...

I have the fondest of memories playing guitar with Sonny. He was much better than me and he made his own electric guitar! I appreciated his quiet, strong and honest ways. I love this picture of him! RIP, good one. Condolences to Sonny´s family and loved ones.

Sonny certainly enjoyed Country Jam! He had many challenges, but seemed to keep a happy disposition. It was my pleasure to have known him.