PETER SORENSEN

PETER SORENSEN

April 07, 1946 - April 22, 2022

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Peter Rodney Sorensen, 76, of Neenah, passed away unexpectedly April 22nd, 2022. Peter was born in Neenah on April 7th, 1946, son of the late Roy and Clarabelle Sorensen.

Peter graduated from Neenah High School. Following graduation, he was drafted by the Marine Corp where he proudly served 4 years, including one tour in Vietnam.  He followed in his father's footsteps and was third generation valued employee of Bergstrom P. H. Glatfelter, where he worked over 30 years up until retirement. Peter married the love of his life, Shirley, on October 23rd, 1971. Together they shared almost 44 years of marriage. In that time, they built a home, raised a family, and joyfully took part in the lives of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pete spent his summers and falls in his home away from home, Boulder Junction, WI with his trusty companion, golden retriever Max. Pete was an avid fisherman his entire life, spending dawn to dusk on the many lakes up north with good friends that became family to him. Pete leaves a legacy of kindness, generosity, and joy. To know Pete is to know a true friend. He will be greatly missed.

Peter is survived by children: Anita Pemberton, Kimberlie (Joe) Clohessy, and Randy (Steph) Sorensen; companion: Max; grandchildren: Ashley (Andy), Mandi (Brad), Violet (Jason), Patience, Anthony, and Maddie; great grandchildren: Ryan, Owen, Ashton, Julien, Noraleigh, Benjamin, Faelynn, Isabella, Lillian, and Lyric; sister: Janice (Bob) Williamsen, brother-in-law, Edwin Zimmer; and many other special family members and friends.

Peter is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley; great grandson, Abel; and furry friends, Rex, and Oreo.

A Memorial Service for Peter will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home with Military Honors to follow. A visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service. Peter will join Shirley at Clayton Cemetery. In Pete's honor, please come wearing your favorite flannel.

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Kim
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Dad 💙 Thank you for being the best example of how to live a life well. You are everyone’s best friend. You have been consistently  kind, loving, thoughtful and genuine to all. You are one of a kind, irreplaceable and so very loved.
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Larry Cavanaugh
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For months on end, I was wanting to purchase a Parade trailer for our Members of VVA Chapter 351 Appleton to ride in the Memorial and Flag Day Parades. Then suddenly Pete comes up to me and says, ' I found a trailer, go look at it, if it meets your needs I will purchase and donate it to the Chapter. A very generous, giving man. Pete, may you Requiescat in Pase.
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Brooks Morris
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Pete was a true friend for 58+ years. We stayed in touch. We visited with each other often. We didn't always agree on everything but true friendship never ends. To my brother Marine: May God grant you THE best fishing hole in heaven. Semper Fi. OORAH! To Pete's Family: May God grant you peace, comfort, and strength. Know that my prayers and love will be with y'all. Brooks
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Jen Virnig
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Dear Pete, Thank you for your friendship, wisdom and kindness. We will always share the philosophy "Goldens are like potato chips- you can't just have one." You are forever in our hearts.
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Jen Virnig
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In Loving Memory of PETER SORENSEN, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.<br><br>A Sympathy Gift of Group of 10 Trees has been Planted In Loving Memory of PETER SORENSEN courtesy of Jen Virnig .

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