Robert "Bob" A Sorenson

Robert  “Bob” Adrian Sorenson, 94, of Chatfield, passed away at the Chosen Valley Care Center Sunday, July 19, 2015.

Robert was born July 17, 1921 in Pilot Mound, Minnesota to Clarence A. & Lucy (Rain) Sorenson. Robert  attended  Thorson Country School in Fillmore County.  He went to work farming with his father.

In September of 1944 he was drafted into the Army.  He served as a staff sergeant and squad leader seeing action in the Luzon Campaign and South Pacific Theater.  He was decorated with the Bronze Battle Star, three overseas bars, Infantry Combat Badge and Bronze Battle Victory star.  After the war he served in the occupation of Japan.

On November 5, 1947, he married Signa Waadevig.  The couple made their home in Chatfield.  Robert worked at the Rochester State Hospital, and later owned and operated  Terrace Rest Home with his wife.   He later worked for Griffin Construction until retiring in 1984.  He then worked at the superintendent of the Chatfield Golf Course.

Bob enjoyed golfing, gardening, and boating.

Robert is survived by two sons,  Wayne (Wendy) Sorenson Gahanna, Ohio, and Curtis (Peggy) Sorenson of Chatfield.   Twelve grandchildren: Scott (Melissa) Sorenson, Matt (Darci) Sorenson, Becky Sorenson, Daniel Sorenson, Graham Konkel, Jennifer (Colin) Sullivan, Sean (Heidi) Sorenson, Krista (Jon) Davis, Dustin (Sara) Rich, Chelsey (Justin ) Cyphers, Andrea Moulton, & Karlee Moulton.  Fifteen great grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings Richard Sorenson, Stanley Sorenson, and Marjorie Kester.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 22, at Chatfield Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mark Docken officiating.  A committal service with Military Honors accorded by Chatfield VFW Post 6913 will follow at the Chatfield Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Wednesday one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials are preferred to Chosen Valley Care Center.

Riley Funeral Homes in Chatfield  is assisting the family with the arrangements.  To share a memory of Bob, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com

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