Steven C. Sorenson
N0HTV – SK
Steve Sorenson of Omaha, NE passed away on January 26, 2018 at age 66. He was preceded in death by parents Virgil and Mary Jane (Naden) Sorenson of Onawa, IA, nephew Joshua Sorenson of Onawa, parents-in-law Harvey and Norma Larson, faithful cats Chauncey, Waldo, Smokey and Motley.
Steve is survived by his wife Debby (Larson) Sorenson of Omaha, brother and sister-in-law Les and Kay Sorenson of Onawa, IA, nephew Matthew Sorenson (Lacey Williams) and grand nieces Lorelai and Maggie of Onawa and pet cat Fiona.
Steve was born in Sioux City, IA on February 11, 1951 and lived his childhood in Onawa, IA, He was active in Boy Scouts and delivered papers. When older, he worked at the family owned Sorenson Tire Store. Steve attended West Monona High School and graduated from the University of South Dakota with a BS in chemistry.
Mutual of Omaha hired him in 1973 as a computer programmer. This career path continued at Mutual with assorted job titles and responsibilities until he retired in 2008.
Steve met his future wife while both were working at Mutual. She turned him into a Nebraska Husker fan. They enjoyed traveling, playing bridge, golfing and photography.
Amateur radio has been a lifetime passion for Steve. He’s proud of achieving the Advanced Radio license. Highlights include making contacts in all 50 states and over 100 countries. You may recognize him by his call sign of N0HTV. Now in his passing he’s known as a silent key.
Remember him as a gentle soul with a wry sense of humor.
Visitation Tuesday 5-7 PM Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Memorial Service Wednesday (1/31/18) 10:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE.
In lieu of flowers, suggestions for memorials in Steve’s name are:
ALS Assoc. Mid America Chapter 900 S. 74th Plaza, Suite 106 Omaha, NE 68114
Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111-1494
Nebraska Humane Society 8929 Fort Street Omaha, NE 68134
NET Foundation for TV & Radio 1800 N 33rd Street Lincoln, NE 68503
Prayers going out to the extended Sorenson family during this difficult time. Steve was a great friend to all of his classmates at West Monona High School and will be missed by everyone that knew him! He was also one of the most brilliant people that ever graduated from West Monona High School. Steve’s mother and father were Boy Scout leaders to several boys involved in Boy Scouts in Onawa, Iowa for many years. We are all better people by knowing and interacting with you over the years and we thank God for bringing you into our lives. Rest In Peace my friend and thank you for bringing out the best in all of us over the years!
Sincerely, David R. Miller Golden, CO. (Classmate)