Age 92 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away on June 3rd, 2024. Sonny was born on Sept 11, 1931 in So. St. Paul where he met Shirley, his wife for nearly 70 years. They had seven children.
Sonny served in the Air Force during the Korean war, missing the birth of his first two daughters as so many did back then. He and Shirley enjoyed square dancing with many friends for decades. Sonny was a faith-filled Catholic who spent much of his spare time ushering, directing Christmas plays, and running the annual car show. He was in construction his entire life, having worked on numerous buildings and homes around the twin cities.
He loved to tell jokes. He loved his siblings and extended family events. He dearly loved his Shirley. He loved our Lord, and he loved his children. He absolutely adored his ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Sonny is survived by his children, David (Helen), Doug (Carolyn), Don (Shelly), Denise, Dale (Karyn); grandchildren, Aaron (Jen), Carisa (Julian), Katy (Mason), Nick, Jake, Emily, Clair (Sean), Leah, Evelyn, Jack; great-grandchildren, Josie, Clark; six siblings and three step-siblings. He is preceded in death by beloved wife, Shirley; daughters, Debi and Nancy in addition to three siblings.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 13th, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Hts. There will be a memorial service at 6:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church,1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy., Mendota Hts., on Friday. June 14th, at 11:00 am, with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. Mass will be followed by lunch and burial.