Conwell Don SORENSEN

SORENSEN, HALGRIM, HALVERSON, REYNA, UPCHURCH

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 3/11/2009 at 10:41:05

Conwell Don "Dunnie" Sorensen, the son of Hans Christian and Mildred (Halgrim) Sorensen, was born on the family farm one mile south of Goldfield on October 13, 1934. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth and graduated from Goldfield High School in 1953. Dunnie was united in marriage to Jill (Sadie) Sorensen at the United Methodist Church in Goldfield on November 5, 1965. Dunnie worked for Jerry Hunt and eventually started Sorensen Livestock, buying and selling livestock for over 40 years. He purchased a slaughter house from Howard Stevenson. Dunnie's job was his hobby. He belonged to the Wright County Cattleman's Association, Wright County Pork Producers and the Iowa Cattleman's Association, was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Goldfield and belonged to Oak Ridge Golf Course. Dunnie passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Westview Care Center in Britt at the age of 74 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Kent and sister, Karen.

Funeral services will be Thursday, March 12, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at the Goldfield United Presbyterian Church with Reverend Jim Seibert officiating. Visitation is Wednesday, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Foust Funeral Home, 602 North Washington, Goldfield. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Goldfield.

Survivors include his wife, Jill "Sadie" Sorensen; sons, Todd Sorensen and Joella of Clarion, Kelly Sorensen and Karrie of Eagle Grove; grandchildren, Brian, Trenton and Jaydan; step-grandchildren, Taylor, Michael, Jessica, Nathanial and Chelsea; brother, Bud Sorensen and wife Joy of Goldfield; twin sister, Dee Halverson and husband Carl of Eagle Grove; sisters, Vicki Reyna and husband Rich of Higgensville, MO and Holly Upchurch and husband Brent of Ankeny; sister-in-law, Arlis Sorensen of Goldfield and other relatives and many friends.

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