George “Sonny” Soden, 89 of Hiawatha, Ks, formally of Robinson, Ks, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at Amberwell Health in Hiawatha, Ks. He was born April 27, 1932 to George Henry and Lola Grace Bland Soden near Robinson, Ks, where he spent all his childhood years on a farm.

Sonny married Ramona Carter on March 13, 1953 at Hiawatha, Kansas. From this marriage were born two children: Mike (Rita) Soden of Hiawatha,Ks and Sharilyn (Steve) Gilbert of Robinson, KS. Sonny also leaves four grandchildren: Christopher (Robin) Gilbert, Craig (Robin) Gilbert, Brian (Rachelle) Soden, Angela (Talon) Erdley; seven great-grandchildren: Emma, Madison, Sophia, Carson, Jacob, Grayson and Veda.

Sonny and Ramona enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, hunting and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Virginia Schaefer, Elva Cress, Oma Soden and Barbara Linck.

Sonny worked many years for William “big Bill” Oltjen, Bottiger Truckline, Robinson Farmers Coop and George Soden Trucking retiring in 2000.

Funeral services are planned for Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. at the Christian Center in Hiawatha, Ks. The family will greet friends on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Christian Center.  MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Friends may call the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. where we will then move to the Christian Center for Visitation. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery Robinson, Ks.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Christian Center or Brown County Humane Society and sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 South 7th Street, Hiawatha, Ks 66434

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