Richard D. Sonby, age 74, of Hayward, WI passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Miller Dwan Hospital in Duluth, MN.
Richard Dwane Sonby was born February 18, 1945 in Lenroot Township, near Seeley, WI the son of Arthur and Edna (Roberts) Sonby. He was raised in Seeley and did his schooling in Hayward, WI. Richard served in the National Guard for several years. He worked at sawmills in Seeley and Drummond, WI.
Richard is survived by two sisters, Kathryn (Russ) Berard of Silver Bay, MN, Carol Mahocker of Ashland, WI; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Helen Benka, Mabel Banks; and one brother, Eugene Sonby.
A private graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the Seeley Riverside Cemetery in Seeley with Pastor Phil Markel officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Wisconsin State Military Funeral Honors Program and Hayward American Legion Post 218.
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