Jimmy Lee Sorensen of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully, at his home, on June 14 ^th , 2024, at the age of 75.

Jimmy was born in Rochester, MN on February 10 ^th , 1949, to Russell and Minnie (Pahl) Sorensen.

On August 20, 1994, Jimmy married Carol Stevenson at Mount Rushmore in SD. He retired from Sorensen & Sorensen Painting & Decorating as a Local 681 Journeyman.

Jimmy was a craftsman, outdoorsman who loved traveling, riding his Harley especially in the mountains, classic cars (69 Super Bee) woodworking, making friends anywhere he went.  Above all he loved his family, pets and friends.

Those who are left to cherish Jimmy's memories are his children, Chad Ferk of Byron, MN, Christine (Patrick Skelly) Ferk of Rochester, MN and Chelsee Ferk of Byron, MN:  grandsons, Jove and Banyan, beloved dog Cash. He is survived by his siblings, Dick (Carole) Sorensen and Betty Ellis all of Rochester, MN. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol Sorensen: parents, three brothers Delvin, Frederick, Eugene, sister Mary Jane McGrath and infant sister Delores.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19 ^th , 2024, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com .