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Robert Sonnenburg Obituary
He was born on Sept. 19, 1935 in New London, the son of Siegfried "Gus" and Bertha Melesk Sonnenburg.
Bob was married to Katherine White on Sept. 8, 1979 in Mystic.
A 1953 graduate of the Fitch High School in Groton, he had also attended the University of Connecticut.
Bob was an avid fisherman and boater who had a love of the outdoors and gardening. He was a Red Sox fan and he loved his and Kate's animals.
Bob was a very active life member and past exalted ruler of the Groton Lodge of Elks and a life member of the Groton Sportsman's Club.
He served in the U. S. Navy and had retired as a planner from the Electric Boat Company in Groton in 1997.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Robin Snelgrove, of Stonington, and Rebecca Renski, of North Stonington; six grandchildren, Mike and Matt Dyer, David Renski Jr., Michelle and C.J. Hallisey and Tyler Snelgrove.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Byles- Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St. Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of S.E. Connecticut, P.O. Box 902, Uncasville, CT 06382.
Please visit www.byles.com for directions, obituary and the family's on-line registry.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ellin Ruffner
June 26, 2005
Kate,
David and I are so sorry to read of Bob's passing. He was a wonderful person, and this must be so hard for you.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
-Ellin and David Ruffner
Larry Desillier
June 17, 2005
My deepest sympathy to all of Bob's family. A friend of long standing, a true gentleman. I shall always have fond rememberances of Bob.
Dennis Fritz
June 16, 2005
Kate,
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. You are in my thoughts.
linda swartz
June 16, 2005
DEAR ROBIN REBECCA AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DADS PASSING YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES MY NUMBER IS IN THE BOOK IF YOU NEED ANYTHING....
Kathy Adkins
June 15, 2005
Katie - I can't adequately express my sadness in hearing of Bob's death. I have such wonderful memories of him & you in years past - hopefully, in the future, your memories will help sustain the loss & pain you feel at this time.
Trish Davis
June 15, 2005
Dear Robin and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Trish
Frank & Gloria Bailey
June 14, 2005
Kathy: I was shocked to hear that Bob passed away. Please accept our heartfult sympathies on your loss. Bob was a close friend of mine and he will be missed by me and everyone else
Wayne Magro
June 14, 2005
Kate
We are very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. It was my pleasure to have worked and fished with Bob. He was man of integrity and he will be missed. I know my family and I will miss seeing Bob fishing off of Frank’s Ledge with his faithful four legged companion.
JACKIE UHLER
June 14, 2005
Katie & Robin:
I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Although words can do so little right now, I want you to know that you have my deepest sympathy and that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dottie King
June 14, 2005
Robin, Please accept our heartfult sympathies on the loss of your Dad. I'm sure he will be missed by many.
Love you,
Dottie and Dene King
Arthur Paige
June 14, 2005
Accept my deepest sympathy in your loss. As young boys Bob and I were close friends and he will be missed by me.
Paul Harvey
June 14, 2005
I would like to express my condolences to the family of Bob Sonnenburg. I was a member of the Elks and tended bar part time during the early 60's. I'm also a retiree from Electric Boat.
Rosa Roman
June 14, 2005
Kate, I'm sorry for the lost of your husband.
Rosa
Joe Arruda
June 14, 2005
A good fishing friend, we will miss you greatly.
BARBARA GIFFIN
June 14, 2005
I AM VERY SAD TO HEAR OF BOBS PASSING. I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF KNOWING BOB AND WORKING WITH BOB FOR MANY YEARS AT EB. I KNOW HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO BOBS FAMILY.
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