Richard E. Sorenson

Richard Emanuel Sorenson was born in Detroit, MI on November 1, 1935 to the late Faye Clayton and Evelyn (Peters) Sorenson. He passed away at McLaren Bay Special Care on January 22, 2019. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Bridgeport, MI. Richard served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He served on the committee that brought the USS Edson to Bay City. He was employed by Coca Cola until 1976 and then served as sales manager for Valley Industrial Products until he retired. He is survived by his wife, the former Janice J. Ballor, a daughter Carrie L. Sorenson and a son Richard A. (Nanette) Sorenson, his grandchildren: Andrew C. Sorenson, Clayton S. Cummings, Branden R.E. Sorenson, Jacob A. Sorenson, Beth Palm and Josh Awrey, his step grandsons: Nicholas and George Van Luven, his great grandchildren: Nikolai Abernathy, Carter and Kadence Palm, his sisters: Joanne Revard and Karen (Michael) Kusch and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son Dean C. Sorenson and a granddaughter Faye S. Cummings. A private family memorial gathering will be held. Burial will be at St. Patrick Cemetery. Those who so desire may make memorials to the American Diabetes Association.