Dale R. Sonnemann

1935 - 2018

Sonnemann, Dale R . of Waukesha, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 08, 2018 at the age of 83. He was born in Milwaukee, WI January 7, 1935, the son of Gerhardt and Hilda (nee Hahn) Sonnemann. Dale married Theresa Mueller on October 13, 1956 to that union seven children were born. Throughout their marriage Dale and Theresa also fostered 67 children. They fostered children until the week before Theresa died in September of 1991. On November 7, 1992 Dale married Marilyn a mother of two and their families became one. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Marilyn; children, Christine (Craig) Brath of Mosinee, Keith (Kathy) Sonnemann of Colgate, Tim (Patty) Sonnemann of Waukesha, Kevin (Debra) Sonnemann of Sussex, Jeff (Beth) Sonnemann of Menomonee Falls, Joe (Nadine) Sonnemann of Germantown, Toni (Gary) Johnson of Altoona, David Hokenstad of Milwaukee, Susan Hokenstad of Pewaukee; Twenty grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and a host of other family members. He was preceded in death by his first wife Theresa; sister Lorraine; brother's Gehardt Jr., Howard, and Arthur. The visitation for Dale will be held from 4:00 p.m. until the 6:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday February 12, 2018, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2400 W State Hwy 59 Waukesha, WI 53189. The Rev. Chuck Wrobel will be officiating. Burial will be on Tuesday February 13, 2018. Burial will be held privately at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, Cremation and Pre-Planning Services is serving the family. For further information, please call 262 542 6609, or for directions, an online obituary, or to leave a condolence, please visit www.WaukeshasFuneralHome.com.