Sonnleitner, Lawrence J.

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• Obituary: 5 May 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Lawrence J. "Larry" Sonnleitner, 81, Appleton, passed away at Colony Oaks Care Center on Friday, May 2, 2008. He was born in Appleton on Nov. 14, 1926, the son of the late Charles and Agnes (Novak) Sonnleitner. On May 19, 1979, he married Eleanor Brown at Good Shephard Lutheran Church, Appleton. Larry was one of the last employees at the original Adler Brau Brewery and later worked for Kimberly-Clark, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the South Side Athletic Club and served as Athletic Director for many years.
Larry is survived by his wife, Eleanor; his children, John (Janet) Sonnleitner, Darboy, and their children, Chris, Brian and Laura; Barbara (Mark) Wilkinson, Royalton; and Lisa (Scott) Kilsdonk, Appleton, and their children, Michelle and Thomas; Eleanor's children, Shari (Tom) Leopold, Appleton, and their children, Jim (Allison), Jeff (Kelly) and Rusty (Brenda); Randy (Lynn) Pakalske, Oakfield, and their children, Aaron (Catrina), Adam and Anna; Becky (Wil) Hernandez, San Antonio, Texas, and their children, Alex and Evan; great-grandchildren, Noah, Dalena, Mark, Chanel and Ian; brother, Ed Sonnleitner, Menasha; sister, Mary DuFrane, Appleton; sister-in-law, Majel Sonnleitner; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Eunice; brothers, Carl (Rose); Roland (Mildred); Harold (Eunice); Frank; Joseph (Arlene); and Adolph (Martha); and sister, Helen (Rudolph) Maahs.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at GOOD SHEPHARD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2220 E. College Ave., Appleton, with Rev. Martin E. Koeller and Rev. Timothy Seabaugh officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 6, from 4 to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Entombment will be in Appleton Highland Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Larry's name is being established.
The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Colony Oaks Care Center for their care and compassion.
Wichmann Funeral Home
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231
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www.wichmannfargo.com

Lawrence married Unknown, Eunice Aft 1944. Eunice was born 25 Sep 1928; died 25 Jun 1973. [Group Sheet]

Lawrence married Brown, Eleanor 19 May 1979, Good Shephard Lutheran Church, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. Eleanor was born 30 Apr 1928, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 21 May 2018, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]