Mr. Edward Soren Korsmo

Edward “Ed” Soren Korsmo, 88, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on February 15, 2019. Ed was very proud of his family. To him, they were a gift from God and his love for them was unconditional. Ed was born on November 24, 1930 in Hopkins, Minnesota to Alfred and Signe (Olson) Korsmo. He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1948, where he participated in student council, baseball, football and basketball. After high school, Ed studied at Macalester College in St. Paul, MN, while working as a draftsman for Minneapolis Moline. In 1951, Ed was drafted into the army, serving until 1954 as a radar mechanic. After leaving military life, Ed met the love of his life, Deloris “Deedee” Mae (Hoivik) Korsmo of Minneapolis, MN. They were happily married for 62 years (m. 2-16-1957). In the early 1960's, Ed and Deedee purchased a beautiful wooded lakefront property near Spooner, WI. This became a second home for the family. To Ed, chores that seemed mundane at home were a joy to do at the cabin. He was, among other things, the chief blueberry pancake maker and boat driver for water skiers. Although they entertained many friends and family over the years, Ed felt that the time at the cabin with Deedee, kids and grandkids was especially precious. Ed worked for several companies throughout his career, including Minneapolis Moline, Superior Separation, Flo-Tronics, Inc., and Xchanger, Inc. where he designed and sold air conveying equipment. Ed was deeply appreciated by his many customers, and was recognized by them for being respectful and treating them like family. Ed served on the Chapel Hill Academy Board of Directors in the 1970's and 80's. He worked primarily with facilities and grounds needs, handling budgetary constraints prayerfully and gracefully. Through his unselfish devotion to Chapel Hill Academy, many children were able to develop educationally and spiritually. Ed and Deedee were a part of the Stephen Ministry at Crystal Evangelical Free Church (now New Hope Church) in New Hope, MN, where they both were generous with their time and resources in mentoring and caring for others within their church family and community. Ed also became the liaison between Crystal Free and Circle Urban Ministries in Chicago, IL, leading several teams over the years to help with construction and outreach projects on Chicago's west side. Ed is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Signe Korsmo and his sister, Joyce (Korsmo) Peteler. He is survived by his loving wife, Deedee; son Tim and wife Melissa Watts of Minneapolis, MN, and their children Robert, Sean (Carlyn), Morgan and Connor; daughter Tammy and husband Kevin Konetchy of Victoria, MN, and their daughter Amanda (Ben); son Ben and partner Candace Cobb of Minneapolis, MN, and children Lauren, Cassie (Cory) and Ben; and daughter Bonny and husband Kelby Bailey of Circle Pines, MN, and children with Rob Clark: Britta, Jordan, Sara, Robin and Anna; and five great-grandchildren. He is survived also by sister-in-laws Jeanette Hoivik of Arden Hills, MN; Cheryl and husband Duane Nordvold of Cannon Falls; nieces and nephew. A memorial service for Mr. Korsmo will be held at Johanna Shores Fellowship Hall, 3200 Lake Johanna Boulevard, Arden Hills, MN 55112 on Friday, March 29, 2019 at 11 a.m. with a time of visitation with the family at 10 a.m. and light refreshments following. Interment service at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 2 p.m.

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Mr. Edward Soren Korsmo

November 24, 1930 - February 15, 2019

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Mr. Edward Soren Korsmo

November 24, 1930 - February 15, 2019

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