Rudolf P. Sontag

Rudolf P. Sontag, age 88, of Wawaka, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at his home. He was born on March 14, 1932 in Schwerin, Germany, the son of Karl and Kathe (Kahl) Sontag.  He married Karen Rice on November 21, 1958 in Cosperville, Indiana.  She passed away in 2005.

Rudolf is survived by his son, Karl (Andrea) Sontag of Cheyenne, Wyoming; daughters, Michele Roberts of Warren, Indiana, Suzanne (Todd) Mochamer of Elkhart; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sisters, Karin Birch of Columbia City and Dorothea Klebs of Hamburg, Germany.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother, Karl F. Sontag and grandson, Trevor Roberts.

Rudolf lived in Wawaka for over 60 years.  He enjoyed the friends and neighbors that he had over his lifetime.  He also loved his animals and pets as well as nature and wild life.

A cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center in Ligonier.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lennox’s Legacy Rescue, 4777 N. 375 E, Decatur, Indiana 46733 or Here Kitty Kitty Rescue, 25138 CR 24, Elkhart, Indiana 46517.