PAA/DL Capt. James Fredrick Sonnhalter

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, PAA/DL Capt. James Fredrick Sonnhalter

December 7, 1948 ~ August 13, 2023

 

Notice of passing….retired Pan Am/Delta pilot Captain James “Sonny” Sonnhalter, age 74.  Captain Sonnhalter joined Pan American 05-20-1987 and retired with Delta Air Lines.

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-sonnhalter-obituary?id=52734992

 

James Fredrick Sonnhalter Obituary  : 

James "Sonny" Sonnhalter, 74, of Newnan, GA, died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Sonny was born in Portland, OR and grew up in Arcadia, CA. After college, he joined the United States Air Force where he was an officer and a pilot, serving his country for more than 24 years. He flew many aircraft during his career to include the prestigious Lockheed U-2 "Dragon Lady." He transitioned to the U.S. Air Force Reserves where he deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield. As a civilian pilot, he flew for Pan Am Airlines and retired from Delta Airlines. In retirement he was an avid golfer, enjoyed time with his golf friends, and traveling with his wife.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Sonnhalter and his daughter, Samantha Geiser. Sonny supported many charitable organizations and, in lieu of Llowers, the family requests donations be made to any of the following charitable organizations: Wounded Warrior Project, V Foundation (Cancer Research), USO, St. Jude's, Alzheimer's Association, or The Humane Society of US.

Sonny was a private man, and his family will not hold a public service. Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com   McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory, 770.253.4580.