Donald Sorensen

Donald O.M. Sorensen, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Meriter Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born the son of Frank and Viola (Matisen) Sorensen in Hartland on August 24, 1925. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Marines, 3rd Division during WWII serving in the Pacific Theatre. He attended Spencerian Business College, and was employed by the UW-Madison as Planning and Construction Field Engineer for 26 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Ethel (Capelle), with whom he shared 59 years, and their daughters and son; Kay (John) Combs, Anne (Jeff Dalton) Sorensen, Don Jr., and his best friend and grandson, Cody, daughter Mary (Gill) Norwood, grandsons, Joel, David and Mathew, and 3 great-grand-daughters, and son, Buzz Sidder. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister and 2 brothers. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Meriter Hospital for their kind and compassionate care. A private graveside service will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Donald's name to a food bank of your choice.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am a diamond glint in the snow
I am the sun light on the ripened grain
I am the gently falling autumn rain
When you wake in the morning hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circling flight
I am the soft starlight at night
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
~~ Hopi Prayer