James M. Sorensen, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

James M. “Jim”Sorensen

Date of Birth January 1, 1900
Passed Away On September 19, 2012
At Age 112 years
Resident of Scribner
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Jim was born October 4, 1933 in Fremont to John and Ada (Jensen) Sorensen. He attended a country school for a year, and received the rest of his education in the Fremont public school system.

In 1950, he was married to Margie M. Nelson. They had 3 sons; James, Terry, and Allan Sorensen. Later, James and Margie divorced. During those years, he worked for Yager's Seed Corn Co., Gambles Warehouse, Hammond & Stephens, and General Dynamics.

In 1965, he was married to Loretta M. Spulak, and they had 3 daughters; Lita, Patra, and Tonda 'Toni'. During this time, Jim had worked for Hansen Transfer, Tillman Transfer, Plumfield Nursery, Watson's Store Fixtures, and he had been a motor route driver for the Fremont Tribune for 15 years.

He had lived in Fremont for 20 years, then on an acreage near North Bend for 5 years, and in Scribner for 17 years.

Survivors include - wife - Loretta
sons - James, Terry, and Allan Sorensen
3 daughters - Lita Sorensen, Patra (husband Martin) Suhr, and Tonda 'Toni' Sorensen
9 grandchildren
5 great grandchildren
sister - Lois Messner Birchek of Coos Bay, Oregon

The funeral service will be in Fremont at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel on Monday at 2 PM with the committal to follow in Ridge Cemetery in Fremont. Visitation will be in Fremont at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Monday morning only beginning at 9 AM until the service time. Memorials may be directed to the family for distribution.


Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Services

Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

Funeral Service

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

Graveside Service

Ridge Cemetery

1761 W. Linden

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (5)

L
LeElla Sorensen Wa September 22, 2012
"I never really got to know you all that well, and that's a regret that I'll always live with. I hated not being able to see the rest of my family back in Nebraska. I love you Grandpa....I miss you a lot, even though I barely got to see you...."
T
Tena (Sorensen) Mull Salem, WI September 22, 2012
"It"s never easy to say goodbye. My prayers are with each and every one of you. Rest in peace Jim."
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Wendell Messner North Bend, Or September 22, 2012
"Goodby old friend.You were very good to me in my youth, Thank you very much. I love you ,Wendell"
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