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1919 Harold 2014

Harold A. Sorenson

April 24, 1919 — March 30, 2014

Harold A. Sorenson, age 94, of Menahga, MN passed away on March 30, 2014 at the Hilltop Health Care Center in Watkins, MN. Harold Sorenson was born April 24, 1919 in Red Eye Township of Wadena County, MN, to Edward and Mary (Antilla) Sorenson. He received an 8th grade education at the 42nd North School in Red Eye Township. As a young man, Harold volunteered with the Civilian Conservation Corp. Harold later worked with his dad trucking livestock to St. Paul for the Sorenson Livestock Trucking Company. On December 2, 1944, Harold was united in marriage to Alice Mildred Crandall. They made their home in Red Eye Township between Menahga and Sebeka where they dairy farmed. In 1944, Harold entered the United States Army as a Private 1st Class and completed his basic training at Camp Roberts, California. Harold was then sent to Hawaii and Japan in the Pacific Asiatic theater of WWII. Alice stayed at home to care for the family farm. Harold and Alice loved to dance. He was always ready to help a neighbor and especially loved visiting with his neighbors and friends. Harold is survived by his wife Alice; one son, Harold Wayne (Janel) Sorenson of Atwater, MN; his daughters: Patricia Louise (Jack) Ulrich of Litchfield, MN, Sheryl Mahn of Waite Park, MN, and Ann (Bob) Bringgold of Coon Rapids, MN; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Ronald Albert Sorenson who died tragically in 1965 and his brothers: Ralph and Edward Sorenson. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the Cardini-Pearson Funeral Home in Menahga, MN. The organist will be Janel Sorenson. Active casket bearers will be: Wade Siegel, Corey Siegel, Ray Ulrich, Jayme Watson, Gary Sorenson and Marvin Warmbold. Honorary casket bearers will be: Melanie Watson, Rachelle Mahn, Peggy Eklund, Mylissa Bringgold and Michael Bringgold. Interment will be made in the Sorenson family plot at the Menahga City cemetery in Menahga, MN. Military honors will be conducted by Guy L. McDermeit VFW Post #6206 of Menahga, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A luncheon will be served following the service at the funeral home. To view the on line video or to leave on line condolences, please visit www.cardinipearson.com.
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