Richard "Dick" Lee Sondag, of Kingsley, MI, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021, with his family by his side. Richard was born          May 27, 1943, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Lawrence and Marguerite Sondag.  He was one of four children born to Lawrence and Marguerite, and enjoyed a great childhood with Jerry, Joyce, and Marilyn. Dick joined the US Army and served until he received an honorable discharge and returned home. He was excited to begin his farming career and moved to Missouri.

Dick had a love for anything agriculture. He enjoyed everything from riding bulls to showing

and raising horses, and even tried his hand with raising rabbits. He also dabbled in feed sales,

selling real estate, and was a Sow Farm Manager for Premium Standard Farms. However, he found true joy in driving a truck as he                  loved to travel the country.  If Dick wasn't working, he could be found casting a line into the water as he took great joy in fishing. He enjoyed sharing this love with his children and grandchildren. You could also find Dick in his wood shop where he came up with many                            one-of-a-kind creations that are enjoyed by family and friends to this day.

Dick is survived by: his wife of 33 years, Sherri Sondag; daughters, Lisa (Mike) Blanchard and their son Matthew, and Rosa (Curt) Sondag; sons, Joey (Kathy) Poniatowski and their children Katie and Stas, Scott (Sandy) Guy and their children Justin, Tyler, Keaton, and Megan, Kirk

(Cathy) Guy and their children Taylor and Jeanetta, Matt Sondag; daughter, Amy (Mark) Guy; sons, Craig (Kathy) Risinger and their son Travis, and Keith Risinger and his children Ashley,Leah, and Pierce.  He is also survived by: his brother, Jerry Sondag; sisters, Joyce (Bob)

Wendling and Marilyn (Ed) Even; and many other grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends that will keep his memory alive. Dick was preceded in death by: his mom and dad, Lawrence and Marguerite; his wife, Carol Sondag; and sister-in-law, Linda Sondag.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com