Matthew John Sonnek

Matthew John Sonnek

Matthew Sonnek Obituary

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Matthew John Sonnek, 38, of Cheyenne, died on January 1, 2023 in Cheyenne at this home.
He was born on February 20, 1984 in Wells, Minnesota.
Matt was in the Air force for 19 years of his life. He was an F16 Crew Chief at Shaw Aif Force Base before moving to F.E.Warren in August of 2009. He then worked as Vehicle Maintenance for the 90th LRS. He joined the Air National Guard in August of 2015 as Vehicle Maintenance. In 2018 he switched over and became an HVAC craftsman.
He volunteered for Cheyenne Frontier Days parade committee for the past 9 years. Helping wherever help was needed. He and his wife took over the cattle drive last year.
Matt enjoyed all things hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He especially loved to work on cars or anything that had a motor.
He was a family man and would lend a hand to anyone in need.
He is survived by his wife Heather Sonnek (39), 3 children Ariana Sapp (20), Alivia Sonnek (7), and Ayden Sonnek (5), A granddaughter Rozlie Morris (1). Mother Linda Sonnek. Brother Todd (Kim) Sonnek, Sister Michele (Jerry) Alphs, Karla (Erik) Bangert, numerous nieces and nephews.
Matt was preceded in death by his father Norbert Sonnek of Wells, MN.
Visitation will be Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., at the CFD Events Center.
Services with Military honors will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the CFD Events Center.
Flowers and condolences can be sent to, 1230 W 8th Ave Cheyenne, WY 82009. Flowers need to be delivered no later than Friday January 13th at 4 PM.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes

1900 East 19th St., Cheyenne, WY 82001

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