Danish Sisterhood News March 2017

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www.danishsisterhood.com Volume 70, Number 3

Honorary Member Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

Published by the Supreme Lodge of the Danish Sisterhood of America, (Dansk Søster Samfund) as its Official Publication.

Sindy Mikkelsen, National President

Greetings!

I hope all of you are safe with the winter storm season that seems to have left no area untouched. We in northern California are grateful for the end of our drought, but now it seems we have too much rain, but no one is really complaining that much.

We on the Board are really excited to be offering our 2018 Denmark trip now, allowing folks to plan ahead and involve friends and family. This is a great time to use the trip to promote the organization as well, perhaps a useful membership drive tool. Be sure and check it out on the website and in this issue of the DSS News.

And speaking of the DSS News… this is just a reminder that we offered the newsletter on-line on a temporary basis, keeping it there is not a guarantee, as we still have not determined the best way to do that free and not impact the income needed for the newsletter to be published. We are now seeing the annual dues come in and folks dropping the newsletter because they can get it free on-line. We will review the situation at our spring board meeting March 2-5th where we will have the impact results on our income. We appreciate our members like to see it in color, timely and conveniently, but we have to have a way to support the newsletter otherwise.

More to come on that subject.

Lastly, for this month, I want to address social media.

It’s a wonderful tool and a fantastic way to stay in touch with family and friends, as well as post information for the lodges etc. It’s also a platform to express your emotions about life.

It seems that with our changing leadership in the US we have developed two very distinct “sides” on the topic. I want to remind everyone that the Sisterhood’s constitution restricts personal grievances and political statements from being published in our newsletter and we do not encourage it at meetings either. I would really hate to see political differences get in the way of our friendships. Personally, because of my position, I do not post or repost or comment on political postings. It’s not that I don’t have an opinion or I’m ignoring anyone; I just don’t wish to offend, so I keep them to myself.

That too I hope does not offend. .

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Subscription: Members $12 (US) Non-Members $20 (US) Officers of the Supreme Lodge National President: Sindy Mikkelsen, Lodge #126 2938 Sweet Grass Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 755-0260 president@danishsisterhood.com National Vice President & Website: Julie Morrison #126 2368 Hood Ct, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707) 360-8377 vicepresident@danishsisterhood.com National Secretary: Glenda Madrid, Lodge #177 1555 Oak St. Solvang, CA 93463 (805) 448-7631 secretary@danishsisterhood.com glenda_madrid@hotmail.com National Treasurer: Carol Faruolo, Lodge #12 19 Fenway Street North, Milford, CT 06460 (203) 878-4924 Fax: (203) 8784924 treasurer@danishsisterhood.com dsstreasurer@gmail.com National Trustee & Butikken Chairman: Linda Holz #102 4400 EP True Pkwy Unit 47, West Des Moines, IA 50265-5615 (515) 225-0951 trustee1@danishsisterhood.com National Trustee & Scholarship Chairman: Christina Sallee #81 16116 SW Deline Ct, Beaverton, OR 97007-3425 (503) 848-0837 trustee2@danishsisterhood.com National Trustee, Membership Chairman & Tivoli Lodge Liaison: Karin S. Wasler #68 814 S Sherbourne Dr #7, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 903-8837 trustee3@danishsisterhood.com National Past President & Current Historian: Lizette Burtis, Lodge #24 1462 Trombetta Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 545-6023 lburtis@sbcglobal.net

Sindy Mikkelsen National President

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Velkommen

Lauren C. Nielsen, Editor

Dear Sisters, Happy springtime! It took me awhile to figure out what I wanted to write to you about this issue and I decided to talk a little bit about something I think is important for all of us to think about.

I am looking forward to many things this springtime, from trips to spending time with friends to some Danish events, and more. But what I think I’m most looking forward to is hearing from and keeping in touch with all of you.

Our National Board met at the beginning of the month for one of their bi-annual meetings.

Last year, I was able to meet them all at one of their meetings and that connection meant so very much to me. It is wonderful to get to know our Sisters and our Leaders.

However, we cannot all get together with each other each year. But in a way, the Danish Sisterhood News is one big “get together.”

Many of you contribute often and even send a little letter or note to say hello. And I know that there are many out there who I haven’t met yet. I invite you to send me an email or a letter in the mail.

Share some news, a story, or some photos.

I believe it is important for all of us to strengthen our connections with our Sisters both near and far, as well as our connection with our Danish heritage. Please use the DSN as a strengthening tool.

I am looking forward to meeting you and learning more about you. I am looking forward to being part of our long-distance “get together.”

Keep in touch, Sisters and I hope to hear from you soon!

Until next time...

Lauren Nielsen editor@danishsisterhood.com

In this Issue President’s Corner.................................p 2 Editor’s Welcome..................................p 3 Lodge Updates..................................p 4-7 Den Tilsandede Kirke............................p 8 2018 Sisterhood Denmark Tour...........p 10 Danish Easter Traditions......................p 11 Butikken ....................................... p 12-13 Resolution...........................................p 15

Youth Birthdays Happy March Birthday to: Names Thomas Keough Heather Baran Zabrina Royal

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Age 5 years old 11 years old 15 years old

On the Cover Title: A View of Rosenborg Region of Denmark: Copenhagen Year taken: 2007 Photographer: James M. Nielsen Rosenborg Castle is located in central Copenhagen. It was built in the early 17th century and currently is home to Denmark’s Crown Jewels.

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Katherine Lodge #20, Kenosha, WI News The Sisters gathered for the first meeting of 2017 on February 15th at Festival Foods Community Room. Sixteen sisters were in attendance for our regular meeting. The officers gave their reports, committee chairs summarized various events that are being planned in the upcoming months. During these reports, individual scholarship recipients were named and two community charities were also decided: Tiny Houses Project in Racine and The Friendly Center of Kenosha.

Then Bette Lasch, our president, articulated the vision for our organization for the coming year.

She said, “We will be experiencing our Danish heritage through customs, language, traditions as well as fun and interesting presentations.”

April 29th: Katherine Lodge Hostess for Midwest District Luncheon 11:00 am (Odd year gathering of membership). Ivanhoe Restaurant in Racine on Main and State Streets. Orders will be taken off the menu and paid after dining. (Use parking ramp west of the restaurant.) Our guest speaker will be Kirsten Weiss. She will being speaking about the role of the King of Denmark in saving the lives of the Danish Jews during WWII.

April 2nd: The Spring Bake Sale as part of the Brotherhood’s Aebleskiver Breakfast. This is the bake sale event for our Scholarship Fund. We need all Sisters to bake for this event. Anna Nielsen is the chairwoman and she may be calling you for help.

After the business meeting, Lisa Zanin presented a short summary and author biography of the first book of the Sisterhood Book Club: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. A great discussion ensued about what it was like to live in Denmark during WWII. If any sister would like copies of the handouts, please call Lisa at 262909-1181. The next Book Club discussion will take place in September and Jonna Chiapete will recommend a book for us to read. Watch for upcoming details on this event.

April 19th: Sisterhood Meeting 1:30 pm Festival Foods (Somers) Community Room. We will be discussing the Midwest District Organization and National Sisterhood Board support for local lodges at this meeting. This meeting will explain the continuing relationship between The Midwest District and National Sisterhood with our local lodge

May 17th Sisterhood meeting 6:30 pm Festival Foods Community Room. Reading of the By-Laws updates, approval of the membership.

Program will involve making a Danish craft.

Seeking Translator Poems and Life of Karen Valborg Sofie Rasmussen http://lulu.com/spotlight/SeenaDrapala I am seeking a translator for Val’s eleven handwritten Danish poems included in this book, for a possible future revised edition. A signed copy of this first edition will be provided for agreeing to translate and translation credit would be given to you. If you are interested please contact me by email at poemsandlifeKVSR@gmail.com.

Thanks so much, Seena Karen Rasmussen Drapala, Member of Lodge #142

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HAABETS FREMTID LODGE #78, TROY, NY

Winter can be a difficult time in upstate New York. Our January meeting turned out to be on a sunny day with several of our sisters gathering at Testo’s Restaurant to fellowship and enjoy lunch together. We made plans for the new year and the upcoming EGC Convention. Our delegate was chosen with Marge Wheeler representing our Lodge.

We were updated on News of some of our Sisters. Kimberly Isager has now moved to Florida where she plans to enjoy the sunny weather. Marjorie Poulsen fell last fall and needed to move to a nursing home Several of our Sisters are older and several live a long distance from Troy. Ruth Sparks who now lives in Texas

Margit Engel Helps with the Danish dancing by singing the Danish words and helping the girls remember them.

Youth member Chloe Myers learning the dance.

turned 101 last September and still reads the “Sisterhood News”.

One of our Sisters, Jenna Myers, asked if we would be willing to help their Brownie Troop with a project on Denmark. One of our Youth Members, Chloe Myers is a member of the troop. We accepted the challenge and made plans for our February Meeting.

Our February Meeting came on a day in between storms, and we found ourselves surrounded with about 12 Brownie Scouts and 3 adults. We were four Sisters who were able to help the girls. We did have a good time and helped them learn some of our Danish customs, foods, and famous people. They also colored in the flag, made some cone decorations as well as attempted to weave hearts. There was a dance lesson by Jenna Myers and Margit Engel with Margit even singing the words in Danish. The girls caught on very fast and really enjoyed this part of the program.

The next meeting of Lodge 78 will be held on March 11 at Testo’s Restaurant in Troy. Hopefully spring will be just around the corner.

Marjorie Wheeler, Lodge 78 Troy, NY

Jenna Myers tells the Brownies about Denmark’s history, customs, food, and famous women.

Membership Expansion Welcome New Members!

LODGE 36 65 84 149 300

NEW MEMBER Scarlett Hansen Marlene Grams Eleanor Hjulmand Barbara Ahlberg Gail Force 5

SPONSOR Karen Hansen Ruth Reed Marion Jensen Betty Green Johanne Barbour Danish Sisterhood News, March 2017

Lodge # 184, Sarnia, ON./ Port Huron, MI More 2016 news from the Bluewater Mermaids.

We met at Mr. sister Gary Jensen’s warehouse in May where we had reports from the MOO convention in Greenville, MI. by our delegates Margaret & Marjorie and District President Jonna.

Everyone shared their news and had a delicious lunch.

In June sister Monica gave an informative presentation about “Greendrinks” a social group that meets once a month to discuss environmental issues. Monica was a founding member of the Sarnia group in 2013. They meet monthly, usually have a presentation and then a discussion regarding the current topic.

The meetings are open to interested people of all ages and is free.

Also ideas for next year’s topics were discussed.

After the summer break we met in September and as several sisters had been visiting Denmark over the summer we heard about their visits, experiences and changes.

The October meeting was held at a restaurant in Port Huron and Margaret Sutton gave a rich description of the history of the Sarnia/Port Huron area, from the start as French Canadian to present day.

In November we were back at the Parish House in Sarnia where we planned a Danish Christmas lunch for our December meeting and then our sister Ruth SenRoy gave a well researched history of the US Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John & St. Croix. former Danish West Indian Islands.

The Danish colonisation of the Danish Virgin Islands and the trade of slaves from mainly Ghana (Gold Cost of Africa) was a black chapter of Danish/Norwegian history.

The Danish government took over from the Danish West Indian Company in 1754 and ruled the islands until they were sold to USA in 1917 for US $25 Million.

The interest in the islands was the production of sugarcane, but the production of sugar beets in Europe by then affected the demand.

Slavery on the islands was abolished in 1848 after a big rebellion in Frederiksted, St. Croix. The slaves conditions however did not improve.

The state of the islands did not improve until after WW II when tourism started up and the main Danish Sisterhood News, March 2017

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income today on all three islands is tourism.

There are plans for celebrations in 2017 to commemorate the sale of the islands to the US 100 years ago.

There are still Danish ties to the islands, street names, building modes, cemeteries & Danish flags.

Anyone interested in learning more about the islands may contact Ruth SenRoy for a copy of her article.

Our planned Christmas lunch in December was unfortunately cancelled due to very bad driving conditions.

We are wishing you all a Happy Spring and hope it will be coming soon. Our winter has been pretty mild and now in mid February we have no snow left, but we may get surprised yet.

Submitted by Gitte Monteith, Correspondent Lodge #184

Amber Lodge #186, Brainerd, MN The February meeting of Lodge #186, was a busy one. We met at Evelyn Matthies’ art studio in the Franklin Arts Center. The meeting started off with the installation of 2017 officers.

While not everyone was able to attend this month, we had good representation.

(L-R): Amanda Bisted, Laurie Cappellin, Pam Dickenson, Nealna Gylling, Jane Matthies-Holtan, Barb Wenschlag. Not pictured: Judy Andersen, Dottie Bisted, and Heidi Haase.

News from Princess Marie Lodge #86 Philadelphia, PA Our annual Christmas Party took place in Glen Mills PA on December 10. We again held our Christmas party at the Windsor Condominium’s party room. A festive area beautifully decorated for Christmas. Keeping with tradition, we began our party with a traditional Danish Smorgasbord.

Several of our sisters prepared a variety of Danish open-faced sandwiches. Today, as was the custom of years ago, we gathered around the table for conversation, good Danish food, and drank wonderful Danish beer and Aquavit.

Our sandwiches were prepared following some basic rules; 1) Use hearty, thin sliced pumpernickel or French bread cut in half. 2) Cover the entire slice with butter, so that moist toppings will not soak through. 3) Use plenty of thin slices of topping, folding and overlapping, so that none of the bread shows. 4) For the finishing touch, garnish with-radish slices, parsley sprigs, cress sprouts, tomato wedges, onion rings, cucumber twists, fresh vegetables, cucumber salad, red cabbage, mushrooms or bacon. The only limit to your creation is your time and imagination.

We began with open faced sandwiches of herring, salmon and shrimp creatively garnished, adding color and flavor to the fish. Curry salad was served in delightful small pastry shells. Next we enjoyed a variety of open faced sandwiches prepared in the traditional ways. Frikadeller, roast beef, salami, leverposjeg and cheese on thinly sliced pumpernickel or French bread delighted everyone. Plenty of cold Aquavit and Carlsberg beer complimented our Danish Smorgasbord.

Fresh Danish Kringle and Risalamande with cherry sauce were among the dessert choices. Chocolates and Danish butter cookies were plentiful, served with fresh coffee.

Everything was a delight to the eye and to our palate, thanks to all our chefs and bakers!

We asked everyone who wanted to participate to bring a wrapped gift, approximately a $10.00 value. A Chinese Gift Exchange proved to be very entertaining. The game is fun, because each person gets to select a wrapped gift, unwrap it and then possibly lose it to someone else and have to select again. Being able to select from unwrapped gifts or steel a gift someone is holding is what makes this game so much fun. In the end everyone went home happy with an awesome gift.

We ended the afternoon dancing around the Christmas tree singing Christmas Carrols in Danish and English. Thank You to all our sisters and guests for delighting us with your festive dancing and voices.

In Memoriam NAME Lorelei M Ingeman Norma Erceg Phyllis Reinhard Deloris Stueven

Cert # 21954 23942 23700 25333

Lodge # 300 36 122 113

Location National Perth Amboy, NJ Junction City Grand Island, NE

Birth Date 3.22.27 4.19.28 12.28.26 11.17.36 7

Birth Place Initiated Racine, WI 8.2.62 Perth Amboy, NJ 12.11.81 Racine, WI 1.2.79 Grand Island, NE 7.11.00

Died Benefit 10.23.16 250.

12.22.16 125.

12.10.16 250.

12.12.16 500.

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5 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT DEN TILSANDEDE KIRKE

1 2 Den Tilsandede Kirke means “The Sand Buried Church” and is located in Skagen, at the very tip of Denmark.

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Tilsandede Kirke was closed in 1795. Part of the church was demolished in 1810.

Today, red stakes mark where the nave and vestry once stood.

The church is named after Saint Lawrence also known as the seafarer’s saint. It was likely built in the late 14th century.

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At the end of the 18th century, the sand drift had grown so large that members of the congregation would dig their way through the sand to attend church services each week.

Today, the only thing left of the church is its tower. It is now open to the public as a tourist attraction.

Photos by James M. Nielsen, 2007 Danish Sisterhood News, March 2017

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Welcome New Historian!

On behalf of the Danish Sisterhood of America and the National Board, we wish to extend a warm welcome to our new National Historian, Amy Larsen.

We had the wonderful opportunity to evaluate 3 highly qualified applicants for the position and the decision was difficult as our Sisterhood would be lucky to have any one of the applicants. In the end, we chose Amy because she approached the application process with a positive attitude, and as requested, a fully thought out plan of how she would manage the position, with ideas that were all very exciting.

Amy will formally begin her position with us on September 1st to coincide with our fiscal year start.

That said, I’m sure Amy will be getting familiar with her new role and share her first article with the membership detailing some of those great plans.

Amy is currently working as a teacher for moderate to severely disabled students primarily with autism who exhibit severe behavioral challenges. Amy graduated with a BA in English Literature and Russian

from the University of Montana, and received an MA from the University of Indiana in Slavic languages and literatures. Additionally, she has certifications for special education and her teaching credentials from California State University, Los Angeles CA.

As a passion, Amy enjoys history, genealogy, writing and research. The opportunity to combine her passions and education with this position will be a win for the Sisterhood and personal satisfaction for Amy. Welcome Amy! National Board, Danish Sisterhood of America

News from Vejle Sports School We often experience that children of expatriates/with Danish roots get a lot out of a stay at our school – specifically in relations to Danish culture, language, network etc.

We have about 100 Danish students (aged 17½25 years) out of which a few have grown up outside of Denmark with stationed parents or parents of Danish descent etc. We would like a larger student group of this kind. We wish to give more young people the chance to experience a Danish stay at our school, but also because a larger group would mean that these students have more like-minded students to share their experiences with.

Our school is about challenging the students within sports, personal development and social engagement and about sharing great experiences. I am attaching a brochure with our new subjects and a poster that you are very welcome to share on social

media, news letter etc. You are also welcome to visit our website at www.vih.dk/english. We offer grants for international Danes.

Best Regards, Dina Knudsen, Correspondent kontor@vih.dk www.vih.dk/english 9

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2018 Denmark Island Tour Thursday: 9/20/18 - 9:30 am Copenhagen - Tour start, welcome Itinerary meeting at Hotel WakeUp in Borgergade near Kgl. Nytorv and Nyhavn. Load the bus and start for Jutland. Overnight at Hotel Jutlandia, Frederikshavn. Dinner at 7 pm.

Saturday: 9/29/18 - Bornholm tour (Tegn, Sandvig, Allinge, Hammershus, Rønne, Østerlars, Østermarie and the south side of Bornholm). Dinner at 6:30 pm, Hotel Siemsens restaurant.

Sunday: 9/30/18 - depart Bornholm, 2 pm arrival in Copenhagen at Wake Up Hotel.

Friday: 9/21/18 - 9:00 am - Depart for ferry to Laesoe. Tour Laesoe Spa, Laeso Salt production.

Overnight at Hotel Laerkely and Østergaards B&B. Saturday: 9/22/18 - Island tour; Museum of Laesoe.

Island history/life presentation at dinner by Laesoe residents.

Sunday: 9/23/18 - Travel by ferry to Frederikshavn; on to the island of Samsoe, which is 100% selfsufficient by renewable energy. Overnight at Hotel Isle Made and summerhouses close to hotel.

Dinner at Hotel Ilse Made.

Monday: 9/24/18 - Tour north side of Samsoe and towns of Nordby, Ballbjerg, Mårup and Langør.

Visit Samsoe Vinyard. Dinner at 6 pm.

Tuesday: 9/25/18 - Tour Samsoe Energy Academy; visit a lighthouse, the Manor Vadstrup 1771 and towns of Tranebjerg and Balle.

Wednesday: 9/26/18 - Depart for 7 am ferry to Kalundborg, on to Copenhagen; over the bridge to Malmoe, Sweden. Tour Malmoe and Ystad. Ferry from Ystad to Rønne, Bornholm arriving 7:50 pm (dinner on the ferry). Stay four nights at Hotel Siemsens Gaard on the Baltic Sea.

Pricing

Pricing • $2,460 per person (Sisterhood Member, double occupancy rate) • $2,660 per person (Non-Member, double occupancy rate) • Single Room additional fee $800 (names and contact info will be provided for those requesting a roommate, but you are responsible for finding your own roommate if you do not wish to pay the single room price) Deposit, Payments and Refunds Deposit $1,000 prior to May 15, 2018 Final payment due July 20, 2018

Refund prior to April 1, 2018: $750.00 Refund April 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018: $500.00 No refund after June 1, 2018 (If your place can be filled from wait list, full refund less $150)

Thursday: 9/27/18 - Free Day on Bornholm!

Dinner at 6 pm at Hotel Siemsens.

Register

Friday: 9/28/18 - Christiansoe and Frederiksoe island boat tour; back to Bornholm for tour of Gudhjem. Dinner at 6:30.

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Price Includes: 11-day guided tour; Transportation in 4/5 star coach bus; 10 nights lodging; Ferries, bridges, island ticket fees; all breakfasts and dinners; Entrance fees to exhibits and more.

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Reservations, Payments, More Info Connie Schell, Trip Coordinator 246 Foster Rd. Ft. Covington, NY 12937 Email: Cschell4DSS@aol.com Phone: 518-358-4686 Cell: 518-651-1789

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DENMARK: A Coloring & Activity Book by Kirsten Sevig, 2005 Skandisk Inc. All rights reserved.

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The Danish Sisterhood Marketplace Butikken DanishSisterhood.com Contact Linda Holz for shipping and handling charges. See Contact info below.

SALE Coral Pendant with Silver Filigree Red and silver necklace pendant $45.00

Wine Bottle Opener Red with black trim, danishsisterhood.com printed on side. $10.00 SALE PRICE $5

Sisterhood License Plate Frame Frame has dual fastening holes at the top of the fame. White with red DSS logo. $4.00 each or 2 for $6.00 Denmark Flag Enamel Earrings pierced $10/pair

DSS Red Jacket Red Fleece Jacket $37.50

Sisterhood Apron Black with white logo and text and a red heart $20.00

Heartscarf Available in Red $15.00

To order contact: Linda Holz Email: trustee1@danishsisterhood.com Phone: 515.225.0951 4400 EP True Pkwy, Unit 47 West Des Moines , IA 50265-5615 Danish Sisterhood News, March 2017

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The Danish Sisterhood Marketplace Butikken DanishSisterhood.com

Contact Linda Holz for shipping and handling charges. See Contact info below.

Thank You Card blank inside 2/$1.00

Greeting Card with photos of Danish scenes Blank inside. $1.00

Thank You Card blank inside 2/$1.00

Laser cut boxes (unassembled) for table favors $ 0.75

Thank You Card blank inside 2/$1.00

Greeting Card with photos of Danish landmarks Blank inside. $1.00

To order contact: Linda Holz Email: trustee1@danishsisterhood.com Phone: 515.225.0951 4400 EP True Pkwy, Unit 47 West Des Moines , IA 50265-5615 13

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Resolution

Phil Sorensen passed away on December 17, 2016, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Phil was born on May 7, 1933 in Dannebrog, Nebraska to Harold and Grace Sorensen. Phil was a United States Navy Veteran, Desert Storm Veteran, member of Grace Lutheran Church, member of Lincoln East Rotary, member of VFW Post 4626, and member of the Danish Sisterhood and Danish Brotherhood of America.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Lois, and brother Harold H.

Phil is survived by his wife, Donna, four children and spouses, two step-children and spouses, and six grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren, and a host of extended family and friends. Services were held for him on December 22,2016, at Grace Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Phil will be remembered for his positive, helpful attitude and will be greatly missed by his Danish Sisterhood Lodge #90 and Danish Brotherhood Lodge #84.

Jane Nyffeler Secretary, Lodge #90, Licoln, NE

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