Harold Ervin Sorensen, 84, of rural Lexington, died Saturday, November 15, 2008, at his home near Lexington. He was born July 26, 1924, in rural Dawson County, Nebraska, to Soren and Anna (Christiansen) Sorensen. Harold attended rural school near Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1942. He was united in marriage to Viva Beck on May 14, 1942, at Norton, Kansas,

He then served his Country in the United States Army during WWII, he entered May 19, 1944. Harold was stationed and saw action in the Rhineland and Central European Campaigns. He was honorably discharged on May 1, 1946. He returned to Nebraska and his family, to the family farm.

Harold and Viva built their new home in 1951. Viva died in 2000, and Harold continued to live there until selling the place in 2007. During their time on the farm, Harold raised sheep, at times having 300-400 Ewes. He loved woodworking and saw sharpening. In later years he enjoyed coming to town and having coffee with his "coffee buddies". Harold was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, the American Legion and VFW.

Survivors include one daughter: Karen and Howard Rickel of Houston, Texas. Three grandchildren: Cory (Christi) Rickel of Katy, Texas, Carrie (Robert) Worsham of Weatherford, Texas, Reverend Carmen Rickel of Henderson, Texas. Five great-grandchildren: Chance & Courtney Rickel and Dylan, Ethan & Wyatt Worsham.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Viva; two daughters, Linda and Phyllis; four brothers, Fred, Andy, Anton and Bill and four sisters, Christina, Pat, Tillie and Serena. The family has honored Harold's wishes that his body be cremated.

A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, November 20, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington with Pastor Megan Morrow officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery near Lexington. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department or the Donor's Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to: www.reynoldslovefuneralhome.com