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Steven Sonntag Obituary
Stockton - Steven Joseph Sonntag passed away on November 20, 2020 in French Camp, CA at the age of 75.
Steven is survived by his wife of 19 years, Ruby Sonntag; Daughters, Sabrina (Pep) Sonntag-Canadell, Canberra, Australia and Marissa (Gary) Peterson, Idaho Falls, Idaho; stepdaughter Brenna Joe, Stockton, CA; Grandchildren Jordi and Xavier Canadell, Lincoln and Pearl Peterson. Steven is preceded in death by his parents; Lewis and Natalie Sonntag.
Steven was born on November 28, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA to Lewis and Natalie Sonntag and spent his childhood in Oakland, CA. Steven lived in Stockton, CA for over 50 years and taught at Manteca High School for 31 of his 32 years as an educator. He was a great educator, author, mentor and friend. Steven continued to teach and inspire students until his last day.
During these challenging times, a virtual celebration of life will be held at Frisbie-Warren & Carroll Mortuary on December 3, 2020 at 10:30am. A link will be provided via Facebook/email before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a contribution on Steven's behalf to Teach for America to honor his memory and passion for education.
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David Keelan
December 18, 2020
Steve was my Spanish tutor on Wyzant. He was a kind Man and always asked about and My children. He was especially interested in my move to Merida, Mexico which I am completing today thus my thoughts turned to Steve today. Blessings
Bev Bird
December 3, 2020
As a student of Mr. Sonntag, he was my favorite teacher. When we first met, I knew right away that he (and his class) would be awesome. Even though I was the only student, he was like a friend to me. When I would say words wrong, he would correct me very nicely. Thank you to Mr. Sonntag. He made me a better Spanish speaker. Mr. Sonntag was very helpful when I had a question. After my mom had a mild case of Covid-19, he made sure everything was alright in my house. Mr. Sonntag will be genuinely missed.
Bob and Barbara Fultz
December 1, 2020
We were so sorry to hear of Steve's passing away. We knew Steve when he taught school in Middletown Ca. back in the 70's. He was a wonderful man and we have remained friends over the years. Please accept our condolences.
Anita L Schweppe
November 30, 2020
Mr Sonntag was my favorite teacher in high school. One day I got sick in his spanish class and passed out. I remember, he called my house that night to check on me. This was back in the early 80's. I knew he wasn't just your ordinary teacher. He was special. Later on after I grew up and moved back east we reconnected on Facebook and he became a dear friend. Had a way of making people feel special and loved, and understood. Thank you for being my friend Mr Sonntag, I will love you forever and I hope to see you on the other side someday. I will miss you terribly. To his family, I am so very sorry.
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