Obituary for Danny Lee Sonaty
Danny Lee Sonaty, 74, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. He was born in Gary, Indiana on March 18, 1946, the son of Ernest and Donna (Boyd) Sonaty. He attended Merrillville High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1963-1967. He spent a year in Vietnam where he drove an M50 Ontos tank destroyer. Danny and a group of fellow Ontos driver veterans kept in touch, and got together yearly after the war was over.
On December 7, 1968, in Hobart, Indiana Danny married Sharon Lee Wencl. They made their home in DeMotte, Indiana from 1972 until 2000. Danny was a steel worker at Bethlehem Steel in Burns Harbor for 32 years, retiring in 2000. Upon his retirement they moved to Rensselaer.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time in the woods at his camp. He loved wildlife and enjoyed feeding the birds every day. Danny was the #1 fan at his grandchildren’s sporting events. He never missed a meet or a game.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Sharon Sonaty of Rensselaer; two sons, Russ (Danielle) Sonaty of Fair Oaks and Jake (Liz) Sonaty of Morocco; two brothers, Ronnie (Donna) Sonaty of Hobart and Tom (Linda) Sonaty of Joplin, Missouri; two grandchildren, Casey (fiancé Alyssa) Sonaty of Rensselaer and Madisyn Sonaty of Fair Oaks; and one great-grandson, Owen Sonaty of Rensselaer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Donna Sonaty.
Due to the current pandemic a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans online at www.dav.org.
Steinke Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with cremation services. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.SteinkeFuneralHome.com.
On December 7, 1968, in Hobart, Indiana Danny married Sharon Lee Wencl. They made their home in DeMotte, Indiana from 1972 until 2000. Danny was a steel worker at Bethlehem Steel in Burns Harbor for 32 years, retiring in 2000. Upon his retirement they moved to Rensselaer.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time in the woods at his camp. He loved wildlife and enjoyed feeding the birds every day. Danny was the #1 fan at his grandchildren’s sporting events. He never missed a meet or a game.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Sharon Sonaty of Rensselaer; two sons, Russ (Danielle) Sonaty of Fair Oaks and Jake (Liz) Sonaty of Morocco; two brothers, Ronnie (Donna) Sonaty of Hobart and Tom (Linda) Sonaty of Joplin, Missouri; two grandchildren, Casey (fiancé Alyssa) Sonaty of Rensselaer and Madisyn Sonaty of Fair Oaks; and one great-grandson, Owen Sonaty of Rensselaer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Donna Sonaty.
Due to the current pandemic a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans online at www.dav.org.
Steinke Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with cremation services. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.SteinkeFuneralHome.com.