Charlotte Sorenson

Charlotte Sorenson, age 72, of Decorah died Monday, March 5, 2018 at the Aase Haugen Home in Decorah.Funeral Services will be on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the Schluter – Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Ave. in Decorah with Rev. Allen Vik presiding, burial will be in the Phelps Cemetery in the spring.There will be no visitation for Charlotte prior to the service.Charlotte Georgina (Burgess) Sorenson was born on May 30, 1945 to Charles and Ida (Wenthold) Burgess in Cresco, IA. She attended and graduated from Cresco High School. Charlotte married Elmer Sorenson on December 28, 1979 in Cresco. She worked at Donaldson’s in Cresco and a convenience store in Decorah. Charlotte enjoyed sewing and crafts, garage sales, and watching TV. She also enjoyed living on the road with Elmer when he worked for Carlson’s and spending time with the Carlson employees and their families. She especially loved her dogs. Charlotte is survived by Elmer’s children: Theresa (Larry) Liget, San Diego, CA.; Lori Kennington, Montello, WI; Richard Sorenson, Decorah, IA, along with four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Sister: Emma Jean (Martin) Koudelka, Cresco, IA. Brothers: Kenneth (Donna) Burgess, Cresco, IA; twin brother Charles Burgess, Cresco, IA. In-laws: Gerry Sorenson, Decorah, IA; Arlene (Duane) Larson, Decorah, IA; Edna Jacobson, Decorah, IA; Dale (Connie) Sorenson, Bullhead City, AZ; Marilyn (Jay) Beard, Decorah, IA along with many nieces and nephews.Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband Elmer in 2010. Parents: Charles and Ida (Wenthold) Burgess Elmer’s parents: Leonard and Kate(Hotvedt) Sorenson. Brothers and sisters: Elta Jean Burgess, Alice May (Pat) Whalen, Helen (Virgil) Hovden, Rosemary (John) Ott, Charlene (Duane) Hageman, Corrine (Dale) Arnold, Dorothy (Leo) McGee. Brothers-in-law: Arnold Sorenson, Lester Sorenson, Harold(Bud) Jacobson. In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Aase Haugen Home Foundation; Humane Society of Northeast Iowa: a charity of your choice.