Zachary M. Sommerfeld

Zachary “Zach” M. Sommerfeld, 29, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at his home.

Born January 16, 1993, in Milwaukee, to Linda (Kuenn) Gregor and Joel Sommerfeld. Zach was a force to be reckoned with ever since.

Zach was known for his heart of gold and effortless sense of humor. For Zach’s adult life, he worked as an on the road welder, proudly owning Pure Quality Stainless.  He lived his life to the fullest and was always up to something new and exciting. Zach was regularly seen working on his cars, spending time outside exploring, camping, hunting, and kayaking, and had a passion for #Jeepthings. Zach enjoyed exploring the new places he went to for work with his road crew friends and during his quiet times often would be found putting together Lego projects.  Above all, Zach loved spending time with his family and laying on the couch with his dog, Diesel.

Survivors include his mother, Linda (Bob) Gregor; father, Joel Sommerfeld; sister, Morgan (Mitchell); brother, Cory (Sam); nana, Beverly Kuenn; niece, Holland; girlfriend, Alex; and his four-legged companion, Diesel.

He was preceded in death by his grandpa, John Kuenn.

Funeral services will be Noon on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Ave., Wausau.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the Stewart Avenue funeral home. A luncheon will follow at one of Zach’s favorite places, EML in Rozellville.