Norris “Norry” Sorenson, age 80, of Isanti died October 14, 2018 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Isanti. Privatefamily services will be held.
Norris Lee Sorenson, Jr. was born September 20, 1938 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Norris and Elaine (Colburn) Sorenson. At a young age his family moved to Dalbo. On October 17, 1959 Norry married Judy Pratt in Braham. They made their home in Braham until moving to Isanti in the early 1960’s. Norry worked as a police officer in Isanti and in the early 1960’s he was the only officer in town. In those days, police calls were reported through the Creamery, which was open 24 hours/day, and a light was turned on for the officer to see that there was a call for police assistance. Norry also worked as truck driver. From April 1, 1971 – September 30, 1977 he served as a police chief in Princeton and then returned to Isanti and became Police Chief, retiring in 1997 after 33 years in law enforcement. He enjoyed the outdoors and hunting and fishing with his boys. Norry was well known and loved in the Isanti community and will be missed.
Norris “Norry” Sorenson, Jr. died October 14, 2018 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Isanti at the age of 80 years and 24 days.
Norry is survived by his five sons; Devery, Wade, Bryce (Beth), Todd (Debbie), and Brent; one sister, Karen; 7 grandchildren, Krista, Becky, Jamie, Justin, Jaclyn, Olivia and Hayden; 5 great-grandchildren, Samantha, Tayler, Cole, Casey and Vera; and by many other relatives and friends. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy, and brother, Glen.
To the Sorenson family, Our hearts break for you hearing the sad news of Norry’s passing. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May his memories bring you comfort and you find peace.
So sorry for your loss he will always be a big part of the city of Isanti for those so many years of service he put in . What a great man he was
With heart felt prayers to you all
Steve Lundeen
The entire Carlson family sends it’s deepest condolences to the Sorenson family. You have always been wonderful friends to us.
We are saddened by the news of Norry’s passing. I met him a few years ago at Wanda’s for a family gathering . It was fun listening to him, my mom and others reminisce about their young cousin days. I have missed his emails the last couple years. Thinking of his family at this sad time.
April
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of loss, I worked with Norry when I became the Chief in Braham and before. I enjoyed his humor and straight to the point attitude, he will be missed.
I worked with Norry when I was a dispatcher with Isanti Co. He will be missed. Hugs and prayers to the family.
You were an inspiration from the first day I met you. My family sends our prayers for you and your family. You will be sorely missed.
sad for your loss. I have so many fond memories of your mom and dad.
Keep the memories close to your hearts.
My deepest sympathy and prayers
Our family extends our deepest sympathies to the Sorenson Family .My Dad, Jim “Toby ” Killmer sends his thoughts and prayers and said he has many memories of Norry and the Boys from his Isanti Days . May God comfort you in this time of need.