David R. Sommerfeld
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David was born on June 17, 1964, in Benton Harbor to Roy and Darlene (Hopp) Sommerfeld. On August 13, 1988, he married Rebecca McLennan. He worked at LaFarge/Holcim for the past 38 years. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and enjoyed all things outdoors, including hunting and fishing.
Surviving are his wife, Becky; sons, Matthew (Kimmy) Sommerfeld, Chase Sommerfeld; grandchildren, Gwendolyn and Winslow Sommerfeld; mother, Darlene Sommerfeld; siblings, Annette (Sam) Timm, Dan Sommerfeld, 11 nieces, nephews; 11 great nieces and nephews; 5 brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Rollie (Diane) McLennan, Julie Maggio, Richard (Melissa) McLennan, Denise (Rick) Forrester, and Rexall (Jackie) McLennan.
Dave was preceded in death by his father, Roy Sommerfeld; in-laws, Larry and Marzell McLennan, brother-in-law, Mark Maggio; niece, Kami Marie.
Memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Bannan Funeral Home from 12 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 3 p.m. with Rev. James Erickson officiating.
Memorials: Immanuel Lutheran School Expansion Project
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