Russell Gene Sorensen, 82, of Boyd, MN died Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Russell was born near New Richland, Minnesota at the home of his parents Orla Brink and LaJune Martha Sorensen.

Russell G. Sorensen

He graduated from Alden High School. Russell is survived by his children, Cynthia (William) Norberg, Diane (Stephen) Marquis, and Elaine (John) Cavanaugh; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother Major Merle “Swede” Sorensen, sisters Karen (Tom) Hinkley, Jane (Rodney) Michaelson, and Orlene (Gary) Rechtzigel; sister-in-law Lois Troska; and many nieces and nephews. Russell was preceded in death by his parents; sister Ardis Ryals; brother Richard Sorensen; brother-in-law William Troska, nephews Wayne Hinkley, and Darby Sorensen.      A celebration of the life of Russell Sorensen will be held at a future date.