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A funeral service for Denny G. Sonnenfelt, 66, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Douglas High School Auditorium in Douglas, Wyoming with Pastor Wes Walton officiating. Interment will be in the Douglas Park Cemetery.
Denny Sonnenfelt a resident of Douglas died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the emergency room of the Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas from injuries received in horse accident.
He was born June 2, 1946 in Valentine, Nebraska the son of Cecil Frank and Letha Lorraine (Robertson) Sonnenfelt. He was raised and educated in Nebraska graduating from the Kilgore High School in 1964. He attended Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska.
He worked for Rogers’ Ford in Douglas for 26 years in the parts department and North Antelope Coal Mine for 18 years in the warehouse and his final job was being an expediter. He retired from the mine on May 30, 2012.
He was married to Neva Osterman for 18 years and to this union four children were born. He was married to Debra (Uhlich) Coombs for 24 years.
Denny was a very talented and a man of many interests which included hunting, music, playing in a band for 30 years, he could play several different instrument, leather work, making knives, gunsmith work, Cowboy Mounted Shooting, and writing poetry and songs. He kept himself fit by running and lifting weights. He was a very proud grandfather.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church and Sportsmen for Wildlife.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Sonnenfelt, of Douglas; parents, Cecil and Letha Sonnenfelt of Grand Island, Nebraska; children, Debra (George) Harty of Lusk, Wyoming, Tracy (Tom) Mohon of Douglas, Justin (Meredith) Sonnenfelt of Omaha, Nebraska, and Jason (Elizabeth) Sonnenfelt of Tucson, Arizona; step-sons, Bryan (Dawn) Coombs and Joshua (Kristina) Coombs both of Morgantown, West Virginia; sisters, Sandra (Bill) Lawrey and Diane (Don) Saver both of Grand Island; grandchildren, Austin and Kyle Sonnenfelt, Haley and Teagan Coombs, Brittany and Amber Lee, and Lee and Lindsay Mohon; father-in-law, Art Uhlich, of Douglas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Denny was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Pauline Uhlich, on November 2, 2004.
Serving as pallbearers will be George Harty, Tom Mohon, Wes Hineman,, Wes Hineman II, Ward Hineman, and Aaron Donner.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Wes Walton, Kevin Perry, Bob Harty, Lee Mohon, Gene Uhlich, Les Shearer, and Bret Frye.
Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. and on Monday from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon.
A memorial to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attention: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265 would be appreciated by the family.
The Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel of Douglas is in charge of the arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family at gormanfh.com
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Greg & Peggy Taylor
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Posted Fri June 29, 2012
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Denny, may you rest in peace in the everlasting arms of the Good Lord. To the family, we mourn the lost of your love one. Our prayers go out to you all. Put your trust in our Lord and he will comfort you during this diffcult time. May God bless you all.
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Milton and Jackie Knight
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Posted Fri June 29, 2012
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Our prayers and thoughts are with you at the time of sorrow. Denny was a remarkable person and it was a pleasure to have known him all this years.
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Tom and Wendy Jones of Minnesota
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Posted Fri June 29, 2012
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Ol Pard. You rode hard, shot straight and now you've crossed the Great Divide into the loving arms of Jesus Christ. We will see you down the high side of the trail waiting for the rest of us with your grin, the schnapps, guitar, good pony and the six shooters.
Adios mi compadre
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Diana Wilsey Geer
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Posted Fri June 29, 2012
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Debra, Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory
no one can steal."
~Author Unknown
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
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Jacob Bury
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Posted Sat June 30, 2012
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Denny, hearing about your passing was very shocking. In the short time I knew you, you touched my life to a great extent. Condolences to your family, friends and neighbors. You were truly one of the great men of this world, and set an example for all to follow. Thank you for all the things you have done for me. Semper Fi, and God Bless.
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Shirley Galloway Chesbro
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Posted Sun July 01, 2012
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Denny. May all your love and memories help you thru these sad times. You are in all our thoughts and prayers. We are thinking of you. (The Mack Galloway Family). Shirley Galloway Chesbro
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Del and Deb Walker
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Posted Mon July 02, 2012
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So sorry to hear of Denny''s passing, it was a pleasure to have known him....
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M P
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Posted Mon July 02, 2012
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To the family and friends of Denny Sonnenfelt. You don't know me, but I just wanted to let you know that I am deeply sorry for your lost. It is a tragedy to lose a loved one in death. However, I would like to share something with you that might offer some comfort. The Bible mentions that not only will God help you through this situation, but it also helps us to appreciate that we will have the opportunity to see our lost loved ones again.
Psalms 34:18 - Jehovah [God] is near to those that are broken at heart; And those who are crushed in spirit he saves.
John 5:28,29 - Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his [Jesus’] voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life…
I hope these scriptures can provide a sense of comfort for you and your family. All of you in my prayers…
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Mary & Scott Sahling
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Posted Mon July 02, 2012
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To The Denny Sonnenfelt Family,
We didn't know Denny but we know Sandy , his sister from Grand Island, Ne. I know by family pictures and Sandy being a friend that Denny was such a wonderful brother.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Sincerely,
Scott & Mary Bosselman Sahling
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Sue Hawkins
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Posted Mon July 02, 2012
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May you find peace through God's healing powers as the memories of his life become your treasures. You are in my prayers.
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Greg and Carolyn Stinson
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Posted Mon July 02, 2012
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Deb and family, what can we say? Denny was a dear friend and we will always cherish the memories, his laugh, his wit and his love for you Deb. May God bless you and look after all of you in this time of sorrow.
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Loretta Elsten
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Posted Tue July 03, 2012
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I am so very sorry to hear about your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
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Carol Stoner
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Posted Wed July 04, 2012
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To Denny''s family:
I am so sorry to hear of Denny''s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. I remember Denny only as a young man, at home with his parents, Cecil and Letha, sister''s Diane and Sandra, and when he left to start a family of his own. May god be with you in this time of sorrow.
Carol Stoner
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Bill Hoover
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Posted Mon February 11, 2013
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Denny was good friend, talented man and I always admired him..
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