Harold Sonnenberg

Harold James (Jim) Sonnenberg, 77 of Waxahachie, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012 in Waxahachie. Jim was born on September 5, 1935 to LD and Hattie Huse Sonnenberg in Bynum Texas. He attended Bynum schools, he grew up farming. He worked for Sears Corp for 35 years in mid management over their automotive department. He was involved with Ellis County Habitat for Humanity and was an active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, playing golf and RVing. He was known as Papa Jim and Papa to his grandchildren, who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Murlene Johnson Sonnenberg, Brother Alvis Lee Sonnenberg and Stepdaughter Kellie Rominger. He is survived by his wife Glenna Biggs Sonnenberg; son: Glenn Sonnenberg and wife Sarah of Woodland Park, Co.; granddaughters Evan Sonnenberg of Saudi Arabia and Kristi Sekelsky and husband Sean of Germany - great grandson Jameson. Son: Mike Sonnenberg and wife Dawn of Rowlett , Texas and granddaughter Ashley Sonnenberg of Denver , CO. and grandson Tanner Sonnenberg of Rowlett, TX.; daughter Kelley Sonnenberg Story and husband Terry of Waxahachie; granddaughter Aundra Story of Waxahachie and grandson Ryan Story of Waxahachie; stepson Chris Rominger and wife Susan of Waxahachie; granddaughters Kaily Ellis of Dallas and Sarah Jo Rominger of Waxahachie, and Laurel Rominger of Waxahachie; step daughter Jill Rominger of Waxahachie and granddaughter Kelsey Poynor; Sister Gwenda R Carter of Tyler, TX. And nephew Ricky and niece Donna and many cousins. Services to celebrate his life are scheduled for 6:00 PM Thursday, October 25, 2012 at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Waxahachie with Father Jerry Hill officiating. Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the home of Chris and Susan Rominger. In lieu of flowers you can make a donation to St Paul's Episcopal Church in his name. Arrangements are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie

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