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July 11, 2012

Willard A. Sonnek

—   Willard A. Sonnek, age 91, of Easton, died on Monday, July 9, 2012 at St. Luke's Care Center in Blue Earth.

  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 13, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Easton with Fr. Tom Niehaus officiating.  Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service all at the church.  Visitation will also continue one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery at a later date.  Olson-Tichenor Funeral Home in Mapleton is in charge of arrangements.

  Willard was born on October 5, 1920 in Minnesota Lake to George and Josephine (Osdoba) Sonnek.  On April 25, 1946 Willard was united in marriage to Anna Dombrowski.  He was a lifelong farmer in the Easton area.  Willard enjoyed reading western books, playing cards, and taking rides in the country.  He also loved talking with his boys and spending time with family. After retiring and moving to town, he continued to go to the family farm every day for many years.  Once a farmer, always a farmer.  Willard was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church.

  Willard is survived by four sons, Len (Sue) of Delavan, Steve (Carol) of Cologne, Dan (Julie) of Mankato, and Mark (Donna) of Easton; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four siblings, Dean (Margaret), Ray (Mary Jane), Harry (Renee), and Theresa Berry; sister-in-law, Joyce Sonnek; and many nieces and nephews.

  Willard was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Laura Migelis; wife, Anna; infant son, Jason; sister, Margaret (Doug) Latourelle; brothers, Louis (Veronica) Sonnek and Jim Sonnek; infant sister; and brother-in-law, Jim Berry.

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