Robert 'Bob' Sorenson

Robert Dean Sorenson, age 71, of Staples, passed away at home on April 14, 2025. Bob was born on August 29, 1953, in Wadena, Minnesota, to S. Wayne and DeEtta (Reipke) Sorenson. He graduated from Staples High School in 1971 and went on to earn a degree in machine tool rebuilding from Staples Technical College in 1973. On September 22 of that same year, he married the love of his life, Cindy White, later expanding their family with daughter Amanda and son Brent.

Bob began working at an early age alongside his mother and father in the family agricultural business, eventually taking over operations and running it until his retirement in 2002. He later joined a former classmate at Ferrellgas, where he continued to work until retiring again in 2019. Known for his warm, outgoing personality, Bob often said he could "talk to anyone" and he did. He had a lifelong passion for racing, all things automotive, and took great pride in keeping everything polished and meticulously waxed. From snowmobile races on his Arctic Cat, to drag racing his beloved car Boogie Fever, or wrenching on his 1972 Chevelle. He was often spotted riding his bike to work or cruising the “big loop.” Bob’s legacy of kindness, work ethic, and gift for connecting with others will be remembered by all who knew him.

Bob is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Cindy; his children Amanda (Baron Hinkel) and son Brent; favorite granddaughter Emma Holsen and siblings Ron Sorenson (Andy Campeau) and Jane (Mike) Ringler; sisters-in-law Suzanne Fuller, Lori (Brad) Schmidt, and Darcee (Tim) Bell. He was preceded in death by his parents and mother and father in-law.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 19th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, with a visitation beginning one hour prior.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.