Richard L. “Rich” Sorensen, 76, of Springfield died at 1:47 pm, Monday, January 9, 2017 at Regency Nursing Care Residence. He was born on June 6, 1940 in Springfield to Herbert and Grace Marguerette Lawson Sorensen. He married Dorothea J. Spear on September 23, 1967 and she survives. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister–in-law, H. John “Jack” and Bernadine Sorensen and brother, William A. “Bill” Sorensen.
Rich was a lifelong resident of Springfield. He was a branch service manager for Monroe Calculator Company and also worked at Black & Co. as hobby department manager and the Whistle Post before retiring. He was a United States Army Veteran serving from 1963-1965. Rich served as former Commander of the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County. He was a member of the Monday Night Railroad Club and was an avid traveler and especially enjoyed cruising.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothea J. of Springfield; one daughter, Sally (David) Kolb of Monticello; grandson, Joshua B. Kolb of Monticello; sister-in-law, Mona Sorensen of Belvidere, IL and nephew, Mark A. (Patty) Sorensen of Michigan.
Visitation: 4 – 7 pm Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Staab Funeral Home- Springfield.
Memorial Service: 12:00 pm, Friday, January 13, 2017 at Staab Funeral Home-Springfield. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Sangamon County Inter-Veterans Burial Detail and the United States Army.
Date: Thursday, January 12, 2017
Time: 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Date: Friday, January 13, 2017
Time: 12:00 pm
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Date: Friday, January 13, 2017
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Address:
5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL, 62707Memorial contributions may be made to:
The Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County or Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.
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Rose Connolly posted on 1/13/17
My condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. Rich had helped so many other families through their time of sorrow and God and fellow veterans have seen his works. May peaceful moments and cherished memories bring you renewed strength and hope for tomorrow. Do not let your heart be troubled, your faith will keep you strong.