Gilbert "Sonny" Knodel, age 84 of Seguin, formerly of Cibolo, passed away on December 30, 2014. Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Cemetery with Rev. Eileen Spehr officiating. Sonny was born on November 27, 1930 in Guadalupe County to Walter C. and Anita (Kallies) Knodel. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Clevin and Delroy Knodel. Survivors include his sister, Helen Brietzke; numerous other loving family members and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, P. O. Box 68, Marion, Texas, 78124.