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for Harry Sorenson
Robert Sorenson
March 8, 2019
Harry,
You were not only my brother but one of my best friends. You were also one of the best human beings that I have ever known. Your departure is a profound loss, one that I will grapple with for the the rest of my life. Your love, compassion, patience and tolerance knew no bounds. I can honestly say that I am a better person for having known you. I have always, and will always love you - and I hope that you have found some peace tonight.
For those who knew Harry best, I ask one simple thing: pick one quality that made him so special and manifest it in your own life and in that way he will live on.
JoAnn Patterson
February 25, 2019
To Harry's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Harry was a person that you instantly liked. He had the sweetest, kindest nature of anyone I have ever met, always smiling, eager to help. He will be greatly missed by his Derco family.
John Averkamp
February 24, 2019
Harry was always a great work friend to me, and we spent a lot of time talking about science, tech, and philosophy. He will be sincerely missed.
Bob Sorenson
February 24, 2019
Harry,
You were not only my brother but one of my best friends. You were also one of the best human beings that I have ever known. Your departure is a profound loss, one that I will grapple with for the the rest of my life. Your love, compassion, patience and tolerance knew no bounds. I can honestly say that I am a better person for having known you. I have always, and will always love you - and I hope that you have found some peace tonight.
For those who knew Harry, I ask one simple thing: pick one quality that made him so special and manifest it in your own life in that way he will live on.
Bob Kotvis
February 23, 2019
Lisa, Sarah, and Anna
So sorry for your shocking and unexpected loss. I had worked with Harry for the past 21 years at Derco and I don't think I've ever worked with such a kind, polite, humble, and level headed person as Harry. We ate lunch together nearly every day and I will truly miss our sometimes deep conversations related to music, science, and astronomy. If you didn't already know, you would be proud to know that he was the absolute "go to" person in the shop when test equipment or tooling broke down or we just needed help with just about anything. Harry will be sincerely missed!
Bill & Eileen
February 23, 2019
Lisa, Sarah, and Anna,
We are sorry we can't be with you today to share in your memories of Harry. We are keeping you and all the family in our prayers and will be there in spirit.
Paul McBride
February 23, 2019
The world lost a great sole. Kind, humble, teaching, sharing, appreciative, respectful, understanding, fun are just a few of the words to describe Harry. Godspeed Harry, you will be missed by so many.
Bill & Eileen
February 23, 2019
Lisa, Sarah, and Anna,
We are sorry we cannot be with you today to share in your memories of Harry. We will be with your in spirit.
Brian Holt
February 23, 2019
The Derco team has lost one of the most kind and generous people in the world. Harry was always great with me, explaining the technical elements of his work and being patient when I didn't quite understand. He embodied the qualities of teamwork, dedication, commitment to excellence, problem solving and creative thinking. It is with great sadness that we must say goodbye to Harry. God's blessings and support to his family in this difficult time.
Miki Moerwald
February 22, 2019
Harry, Since high school you taught me to love and believe in myself, I have been forever in debt to you for helping me.
To Your Mother,Bobby ,your wife and children and all of your friends and family my sincere condolances and hugs
Jim Leissner
February 22, 2019
So sad to read this. I had the great pleasure of knowing Harry. Went to high school and worked together at Nitz Hardware store with both Harry and his brother Bob. Many great memories. Then suddenly I saw Harry again 10 years later when I was working at Derco, and had the opportunity to reconnect and catch up. Patient, kind, and humble are absolutely perfect words to describe him. My condolences to Bob and the rest of Harry's family on their loss.
Guy W. Somann
February 22, 2019
I had the pleasure of working directly with Harry for a short time at DRS Inc.! He was always easy to talk to and very personable!! When he trained in my area of the shop, we always had fun! I can still picture his face when he would realize that I had tricked him with a play-on-words or stumped him with an outright fabrication!! His laugh always moved his whole body and was quite contagious!
The World has lost a little of it's spark, without Harry present!!! I hope God has many things that need to be fixed or Harry will get bored quickly!
My Deepest Condolences and Heartfelt Sympathies go out to Harry's Family.....may God Bless them, Keep them Close and surround them with His Mercy
Kaan Tuncel
February 22, 2019
Although Harry was 1 of 280 Derco Family, with his passing we lost 50% of our "Kindness Quotient". I worked with Harry for 20+ years (many as his supervisor) and he had the most positive, can-do attitude when we hit project obstacles. I have never met a more decent man.
Ala Evans
February 21, 2019
I had the pleasure of working with Harry at Derco throughout his career. His smile was contagious. He will truly be missed.
My deepest condolences to his family.
Archie Reeder
February 21, 2019
What a shock! Only 52. As many have commented, Harry was one of the kindest persons they or I have ever known. Never a bad word for or about anyone. Harry would always take the time to stop to help if you needed it.
There was little he couldn't figure out. His post it notes with a pen on his lanyard was signature Harry.
Harry will be missed, I hope we can all learn from Harry's last act, he teaches us all that we should cherish our friends and family as we may not have a tomorrow to do so.
Annie Rabach
February 21, 2019
Harry came with the 'Lisa package' when she and I rekindled our high school friendship. What a great guy! From cooking a steak (which was actually a roast) in the hotel coffee pot to discussing the principles of shock absorption in buildings...to staging photos of himself 'falling' off the Sturgeon Bay bridge. He was not only hilarious, but a perfect match for Lisa, and she perfect for him. Until we meet again.....
Kim & Andy Lee
February 21, 2019
He always had a twinkle in his eye when he met you. He loved to talk about music and great classic rock bands. We just had dinner with him and we so wish there would have been something we could have said or done. His death leaves a void for so many. And we are sorry we are out of town and will not be able to be there with the family at this time. We love you ....
Danielle Conte
February 21, 2019
My condolences to the Sorenson family. Harry and my Late husband used to ride dirt bikes together in their younger days. I can see Rick and Harry now riding through that awesome field in the sky R.I.P.
Jarrett Rathke
February 21, 2019
I worked at Derco with Harry for 13 years and I always valued his expertise and professionalism. I offer my sincere condolences to his family,
Andria Farrand
February 21, 2019
Harry was a coworker when I worked at Derco and was truly one of the nicest people I've ever known. He was always willing to lend a hand and always with a smile!
My deepest sympathies to the Sorenson family as well as the Derco family, he will be greatly missed.
February 21, 2019
Harry was a person that you instantly liked. He had the sweetest, kindest nature of anyone I have ever met. He will be greatly missed.
Phil Wheaton
February 21, 2019
An incredible person to know... I had the pleasure to work with Harry at Derco and learned so much from him during this time. Harry was such a kind person who was always willing to help in any situation. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. He will be missed.
Linda (Torres) Harnisch
February 21, 2019
A humble man of quiet strength who loved Lisa and the girls with his whole heart. You have my deep condolences and I will keep you all in prayer. I'm so sorry.
Thomas Pluym
February 21, 2019
A wonderful friend and a great man who will be missed dearly.
Thomas Pluym
February 21, 2019
A wonderful friend and a great man who will be missed dearly.
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