Joseph Louis Sommers
November 20, 1961 - December 23, 2019
Obituary
OREGON - Joseph L. Sommers, born on Nov. 20, 1961, passed away at the age of 58 on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at home, as a result of multiple myeloma. Over the years, Joe was a manager of a homeless shelter, a social worker caring for the mentally ill and a criminal defense attorney.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 32 years, Joan (Schaefer) Sommers; his children, Robert (Jessica), Therese (Dan) Breunig, Veronica, Clare, Martha Rose, Cosette, Patrick, Jack, Joanie, Kristelle, MaryJo, Dietrich and Oscar; and grandchildren, Lily, Irene, Victor, and Alfred Sommers, Edith, Sylvia, and Faye Breunig, and LeNora Sommers. He is also survived by his 12 siblings and their spouses; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Joan (Fitzpatrick) Sommers.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, with Father Randy Budnar presiding. Burial will follow the Mass at St. Mary's Cemetery in Oregon. A meal will follow burial at the church in Consolation Hall. Visitation will be held at the church from 12:15 p.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
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Events
Visitation
Fri Jan 3, 2020 @ 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church (Oregon) • 651 N. Main St., Oregon, WI 53575
Mass of Christian Burial
Fri Jan 3, 2020 @ 2:00 PM CDT
Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church (Oregon) • 651 N. Main St., Oregon, WI 53575
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Memories
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Christine Johnston
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Never easy to say good bye to someone we love so very dearly, no matter how much time we are given. Cosette, and your family, I am so very sorry about this huge loss in your lives. My thoughts are with you.
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Julie Genovese
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I recall Joe in my courtroom. He was a warrior for his clients. He truly believed in the importance of protecting individual rights. And he always expressed his devotion to his family and the church. Truly a man of high morals. He will be missed. Julie Genovese Dane County Circuit Court Judge
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Lynn Beckett
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Joan and family so sorry for your loss. Cherish those wonderful memories and he will always be in your heart.
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Charlie Zwettler
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I played a lot of fastpitch softball against Joe, and needless to say it was always a battle to the finish; but hands were always shaken at the end of the game. And then I was lucky to play with and against son Jack the last couple years as well. My deepest sympathies to you Jack and to your entire family. Charlie Zwettler
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Joel Egan
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Cosette. Be sad laughingly. Be strong gently. Be yourself with tear filled eyes.Your dad will always be your dad. Wrap your heart around memory. He will never leave you. Boss
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Jessica Burda Leslie
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Thank you to Joe for being part of our local rugby community and for introducing it to his son Jack for our local Oregon high school team. I was very sorry to hear of Joe's passing and wish the best to the Sommers family.