Russell H. Sonnenberg, age 85, of
Forest City, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Forest Plaza Assisted Living in
Forest City, Iowa, with his wife by his side.
Russell will be cremated and his urn will be buried privately at Olena Mound Cemetery, Buffalo Center, Iowa.
Russell Sonnenberg was born on July 23, 1937 in
Buffalo Center, IA to parents Edward and Margaret (Wempen) Sonnenberg. He grew up on a farm north of Titonka. After a few years of Country School, Russ attended and graduated from Titonka High School.
On June 30, 1961, Russell was united in marriage to Audrey (Harms) at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center. The couple enjoyed traveling together.
Russell was a skilled mechanic – helping numerous farmers fix tractors and other farm equipment. Russ took a job at the Implement Dealership in Swea City, before starting his own repair business in Forest City. Most recently, Russ worked at Winnebago Industries in Forest City.
Russell was also a very talented artist, drawing many tractors and other farm related scenery. Russell's faith was very important to him, and he served in many roles in the various churches he attended.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Audrey Sonnenberg, and was preceded in death by his only sister, Elaine.
Blessed be his memory.
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