Keith Sonnenberg

Keith Sonnenberg passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, which was the 63rd wedding anniversary of his marriage to Judy Arps. He firmly believed that Jesus bore the burden of his sins and the he bled and died on the cross to take away those sins and the sins of all people.

Keith was born in Henry County, Ohio, on Nov. 6, 1940, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Von Deylen) Sonnenberg. He became a child of God in Holy Baptism on Dec. 1, 1940, at St. Paul by Rev. M.J. Zschoche. He later confirmed his faith under the guidance of Rev. Gilbert Raedeke on May 2, 1954.

Keith graduated from Napoleon High School in 1958. He joined the U.S. Army and served at Ft. Sill Oklahoma after basic training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. He was honorably discharged in March 1965.

Keith worked at various local businesses until he joined the maintenance crew at Campbell Soup Co. in 1976 and retired in 2003. He then joined the Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home staff in 2000 in his retirement.

Keith was a beloved member of his family, church, and community around him. He loved to fish, hunt and play cards, but what he loved most of all was people. He made a life of serving, being a husband, father and friend. He will be greatly missed.

Keith is survived by his loving wife Judy, sons, Mark (Carrie), Dan (Tami), daughter, Jennifer (David) Resetar, and daughter-in-law (Stephanie). Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Ashleigh, Sean, Cerra, Alex, Jada, Jordyn, Grant, Liviya and Torri; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Norm (Marlene), Kenneth (Cherryl) and Bill (Marilyn); and many extended loving family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Dorothy, and his beloved son Barry.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 2-7 p.m. at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon, where military honors will be accorded by Napoleon American Legion. A private interment will follow immediately at Gibson Cemetery, Napoleon, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Paul Lutheran Church or St. Paul Lutheran School Scholarship Fund.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.rodenbergergray.com.