Curtis “Curt” Harold Sorensen, 82, of Paynesville, died Tuesday, June 4th at Upsala Senior Living in Upsala. His memorial service will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, July 21st at the Johnson Funeral Home in Paynesville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements are with Johnson Funeral Home in Paynesville. www.hafh.org
Curt Sorensen was born May 7, 1942, to Harold and Dorothy (Nasman) Sorensen in St. James. He graduated from St. James High School. He continued his education at Mankato State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Speech. On June 12, 1965, Curt was married to Evelyn (Evie) Bendix at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Courtland. To this union they were blessed with four children.
Curt started his teaching career at Adrian High School and later at Fairfax where he taught English and Speech. Curt and Evie then moved to Paynesville where he taught for the majority of his teaching career and retired from Paynesville Middle School. Curt taught drivers ed for many years, and he also coached wrestling.
Curt was a boy scout and he was proud that he received the Eagle Scout Award.
Curt was a member at Paynesville Lutheran Church for 48 years.
Curt enjoyed bowling, golfing, taking his kids fishing, playing video games, doing crossword puzzles, Scrabble, reading books and the newspaper.
Curt is survived by his wife, Evie; children: Jill (David) Smart of Princeton, Lana (Craig) Talberg of Oak Park, Wade (Karla) Sorensen of Cold Spring, Sheila (Chris) Keller of Rockford; grandchildren: Ethan, Anna, Ivy Smart; Peyton, Drew (Fiancée Alex Sather), Brock Talberg; Alex, Max, Jaxon Sorensen; Lane, Eve, Gwen Keller. Also surviving are his sisters: Ramona (Jim) Auman and Kira Schmitz; and many nieces and nephews, and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Roger Schmitz.