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Louis Edward Sorensen

1934 - 2025

Louis Edward Sorensen obituary, 1934-2025, Janesville, WI

BORN

1934

DIED

2025

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Schneider Funeral Directors

1800 East Racine Street

Janesville, Wisconsin

Louis Sorensen Obituary

Janesville, WI - Louis Edward Sorensen, age 90, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at SSM Hospital in Janesville, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Racine, WI, the son of Helmuth and Marie (Kirkegaard) Sorensen. He graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine and attended The Milwaukee School of Engineering. Louis married the love of his life, Mary Louise (Guarascio) Sorensen on July 12, 1958, at St. Edwards in Racine, WI. They moved to Janesville, WI in 1964.

Louis loved spending time with his family. There were many memories shared, especially by his pool. He also was an avid golfer, and invented the "Sorensen" golf putter. Louis and Mary Lou enjoyed spending the month of March in New Smyrna, FL for many years.

Louis is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Louise; daughters, Cathryn (Joe) Leibfried, Deborah (John) Straw; grandchildren: Andrew (Kristin) Leibfried, Danielle (Scott) Fletcher, Mary (Chris) Lindahl, and Michelle (Mitch) Phillips; great grandchildren, Hank Fletcher and Madison Phillips; and sister, Connie McGovern. He was preceded in death by his parents, step mother, Lillian Sorensen; three brothers: Richard, Fred "Rog", and Walter Sorensen; and sister, Gladys Rohan.

A service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025 at SCHNEIDER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. He will be eternally resting at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery. SCHNEIDER FUNERAL DIRECTORS is assisting the family. For online condolences and guestbook, please visit: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com

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Published by The Gazette from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3, 2025.

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