Sophie B. Gunther, 94, of Sheboygan, passed away Thursday evening, December 1, 2022 at her home.
Born July 20, 1928 in Sheboygan, Sophie was a daughter of the late John C. and Katharine E. (Zitzer) Lerch. She attended St. Paul Ev. Lutheran School and graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1946. On July 30, 1949, she was united in marriage to Emil Robert Gunther at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church. They were married for 60 years before Bob preceded her in death on May 17, 2010.
Sophie worked at the H.C. Prange Co and Modern Dairy over the years. She was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church where she served on the Altar Guild and was recognized as the longest serving member. She was also a founding member of the Sheboygan Animal Shelter now known as the Sheboygan County Humane Society. She enjoyed volunteering at the voting polls and was a grocery store food demonstrator for many years. She enjoyed baking, embroidery, gardening and was an excellent seamstress. Her greatest joy was interior decorating and was very proud of her home.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Koenig of Sun Prairie and her son, Mark, Sheboygan; grandchildren, Shawn Koenig and Angela Tonn and her husband, Jarrod; three great grandchildren, Erin Koenig and Amelia and Adelaide Tonn; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents and husband, Bob, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura; a grandson, Zachary Koenig; a great grandson, Brendan Koenig; her sister, Frieda (Robert) Methfessel; and her dear cousin, Rosie (Henry) Zitzer Poth.
Funeral services for Sophie will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church. The Rev. Alan Kretschmar will officiate. Family and friends are welcome at the church on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will take place in Lutheran Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in her name for the Sheboygan County Humane Society.
To honor Sophie’s love of gardening, bright colorful flowers would be appreciated.
The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Sophie’s arrangements.
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