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Sorenson, Andy
Andy Sorenson, 81, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cedar Rapids. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids, conducted by the Rev. Mark Reasoner. Visitation: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Inurnment: Linwood Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Sorenson of Cedar Rapids; children, Sheryl (Kevin) Horman of Cedar Rapids, Sandra (Doug) Spidle of Altoona, Andrew (Melissa) Sorenson of Cedar Rapids and Robert (Gwen) Sorenson of Cedar Rapids; seven grandchildren, Ian (Kara), Michelle (Jeremiah), Samantha, Andrew (Janelle), Zachary, Michael and Katie; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Peter (Rosene) Sorenson; and sister, Betty (Elmer) Rose.
Andy was born Aug. 19, 1931, in Waterloo, son of Andrew and Cordelia (Davis) Sorenson. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. Andy later worked for Becker Roofing Co., then 31 years for Wilson Packing, where he later retired. He married Darlene Becker on July 21, 1954, in Norway, Iowa. Andy was an usher at St. Ludmila Church. He was also a life member of VFW Post 788.
Andy enjoyed shooting pool, fishing, working in his garage and time with his grandchildren.
Please sign the online guest book for Andy at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Published Oct. 27, 2012 in The Gazette
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