Lee Gerald Sorenson, age 68 of Collinsville, IL, born February 10, 1950 in Austin, MN passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Lee was a 1968 graduate from Austin High School in Austin, MN. He was self-employed working in construction and remodeling homes. He was the chief engineer for the President Casino boat, a dairy farmer, and Navy veteran with nine years of service as a nuclear machinist mate.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Eva nee Bremseth Sorenson; and a son, Raymond Donat Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Carol nee Ogle Sorenson, whom he married on January 31, 1976; a daughter, Jennifer (James) Rosebrock of Nixa, MO; a son, David (Deborah) Donat of Salem, CT; eight grandchildren: Carson, Emma, Casey, Isabelle, Ethan, Eva, Evan, and Delanie; three brothers: Steve (Karen) Sorenson of Hayword, MN, Brian (Jan) Sorenson of Austin, MN, and Dean (Sue) Sorenson of Austin, MN; two sisters: Linda (Jim) Nord of Breezy Point, MN and Annette (Dwane) Schuler of Austin, MN; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 10am to 1pm on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, Maryville, IL.

Funeral service will be at 1pm following the visitation with Rev. David Pieplow officiating.

Burial will be at 1pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S. Southwood, Springfield, MO.

Memorials may be made to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home.