Jack Sorenson

Jack E. Sorenson, 90, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Edgewood Vista, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born in Warren, MN on March 9, 1925 to Jens and Bessie Sorenson. Jack married Patricia Roark in 1945. Jack retired from Arrowhead Equipment in 1987. He was a member of American Legion Post 71 and a former member of the West Duluth Moose. Jack loved fishing, hunting snowmobiling , the Minnesota Vikings and the Twins. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Patricia and his sister, Connie. He will be sadly missed by his children, Jackie Underferth of Prior Lake, MN, Kathy Anderson of Hermantown, Steven (Gloria) Sorenson of Island Lake, Patti McPhail of Cromwell and Maribeth Brooks of Cross Lake, MN. He is also survived by siblings, Delone Riopelle, June Turnlund, Janice Hamrick, Calvin (Bonnye) Sorenson and Pam (John) Witkosky. 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Special friends John and Sylvia Jugasek. Great appreciation to the staff of Edgewood Vista and St. Luke's Hospice for their loving care and compassion. A heartfelt thanks to Dr. Craig Gilbertson. Visitation will be from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Monday, February 29, 2016 in Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home. Memorials preferred to St. Louis River Experience, PO Box 16581, Duluth MN 56816. To sign the guestbook on-line, visit www.wlbfuneralhome.com.