Birth date: Jul 22, 1944 Death date: Nov 21, 2004
Aloysius Joseph Soenneker - St. Helens, Oregon, died November 21, 2004 during a symphony in Portland, Oregon, one of his great loves. He was born July 22, 1944 in Melrose, Minnesota. He was the executive director for Riverside Tr Read Obituary
Sounds like the Al Soenneker I knew at Fort Wayne State Hospital and Training Center in Indiana. He worked with folks with disabilities there and went on to get his MSW and moved to South Bend. If this was him, he (then) had a fondness for the music and poetry of Leonard Cohen and making coffee using eggs in the grounds(!). He wa a mensch, a bright guy, and I’ve never forgotten him.
Was this the Al Soenneker who worked for several years at Logan in South Bend, IN?
Al was the best leader that I have ever worked with. He had the rare quality of being able to set a vision and actually implementing it.
I loved going to management team meetings with Al-- they inspired me and made me feel good. He was able to attract other wonderful managers and create a true atmosphere of energy and vitality.
Al was also a very special person. We are so greatful to have had him in our lives.##imported-begin##Antonia K. Valladares##imported-end##
I am saddened by the sudden loss of our friend, Al. I served on the Chamber's legislative committee for years with him and admired him for his knowledge of and caring for people with disabilities. He will truly be missed.##imported-begin##Diane Dillard##imported-end##
