It has been reported on FB, by Greg Sonne (son) that his father had passed away last year, 7/16/2016. WA7LOU was a posse member for the Okanogan county SD. And helped with SARS as well. He also worked on the installation of some local repeaters. Mr. Sonne was a loving father and a good man. He will be missed greatly by his family and the ham radio community. His son Greg is going to get a ham license and request his dads call. 73 om and RIP. de WA6AM