Michael Dale Sonnenberg, 55, of Decatur, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. Michael was born on March 16, 1971 in Bluffton to Arno K. and Ella M. “Cookie” (Aeschliman) Sonnenberg. Michael was united in marriage to Angela J. Morningstar on Dec. 30, 1996.
Michael was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. He loved being a girl dad and was always involved in their interests and activities.
He was a go-to mechanic, loved working on IH Scouts, refinishing furniture, going camping and fishing, was a notorious instigator and loved spending time with family in Northern Michigan. He had worked for All American Homes for 20 years.
Michael is survived by his wife of 29 years, Angela Sonnenberg of Decatur; his mother, Cookie Sonnenberg of Ossian; four daughters, Emma (Paul) Stedman of Fort Wayne, Samantha (Parker) Braun of Decatur, Madelyn (Nicolas) Alles of Columbia City and Avery Sonnenberg of Chicago; a brother, Steven (Andrea) Sonnenberg of Corunna; two grandsons, Brooks Michael Braun and Deacon Michael Alles (due any day); and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arno Sonnenberg; two brothers, Kent and Chris Sonnenberg.
Visitation for Michael will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, with a reciting of the Holy Rosary at 3:30 p.m. at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home. Attire is casual.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, with Father Jacob Runyon officiating.
Inurnment will be at a later date in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Preferred Memorials are to the family.