Richard Rick Sorensen

Richard"Rick" Sorensen, age 57, of Kearney, died Saturday, September 3, 2011 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, September 9, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church with Father Joe Hannappel and Father Jonathan Sorensen officiating. Burial will be at the Kearney Cemetery. A wake service will be Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. James Catholic Church with Father Charles Torpey officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the church and Friday one hour prior to the services at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Arbor Day Foundation or Sorensen Family Scholarship at the Kearney Catholic High School Foundation. A message of condolence, tribute or memory can be left at www.hlmkfuneral.com Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney is in charge of arrangements. Rick was born December 26, 1953 in Kearney to Robert"Bob" and Patricia (Hein) Sorensen. He graduated from Kearney Catholic High School in 1972 and attended Kearney State College. He married Brenda Mauler and from this union his daughter Brandy and son Adam were born. He later married Constance Brown and to this union his sons Dominick and James were born. He married Sylvia Trejo on March 29, 2003 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island. Rick worked as a contractor with Sorensen Construction in Kearney. He was a leader on the job site and a great mentor for all who worked for him and with him. Rick was a member of St. James Catholic Church, a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Kearney Elks Club, the Kearney Catholic Alumni Association, and past president of Kearney Catholic Foundation. Surviving Relatives: Wife Sylvia Sorensen of Kearney, NE Daughter: Brandy and David Klingelhoefer of Kearney, NE Grandson: Maven Klingelhoefer of Kearney, NE Sons Adam Sorensen of Kearney, NE Dominick Sorensen of Ft. Leonard Wood, MO James Sorensen of Kearney, NE Mother: Patricia Sorensen of Kearney, NE Brothers: Dan and Teresa Sorensen of Kearney, NE Gary and Kaye Sorensen of Kearney, NE Tim and Connie Sorensen of Kearney, NE Sisters Chris Sorensen of Kearney, NE Kim and John Lowe of Kearney, NE Step children Jose Perez of Grand Island, NE Diana and Ricardo Ortiz of San Antonio, TX Danielle and Jose Mora of San Antonio, TX Jonathan Trejo of Omaha, NE 9 step grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Rick was preceded in death by his father. PDF Printable Version

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Richard Rick Sorensen

December 26, 1953 - September 3, 2011