Lavern “Phil” Sorensen, 83, Lincoln, passed away December 17, 2016. Born May 7, 1933 in Dannebrog, Nebraska to Harold and Grace (Schack) Sorensen. U. S. Navy Veteran; Desert Storm Veteran; Member of Grace Lutheran Church, Lincoln East Rotary, VFW Post 4626, and the Danish Brotherhood of America.
Family members include his wife, Donna Hansen; children, Douglas (Susan) Sorensen, Wylie, TX; Daniel (Karen) Sorensen, Edmond, OK; Nancy (Dale) Robertson, Gallion, AL; Sheri (Rick) Burk, Tigard, OR; Step-children, Lisa (Myron) Kaiser, Ceresco, NE; Marc (Becky) Tejral, Pleasant Dale, NE; 6 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 2 step great-grandchildren; a host of extended family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, first wife Lois, and brother Harold H.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday (12-22-16) Grace Lutheran Church, 2225 Washington St. Visitation will be from 2:00- 8:00 p.m. Wednesday with family greeting friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Roper and Sons Funeral Home, 4300 ‘O’ Street.
Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Grace Lutheran Church Foundation.