Diane Carol Sorenson

Diane Carol (Krueger) Sorenson, age 79, of Lake Crystal passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Crystal Seasons with her family by her side.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Lake Crystal Mortuary, with visitation one hour prior.

Diane was born to Elmer and Geraldine (Kuehl) Krueger in Mankato on February 2, 1947. She graduated from Truman High School with the Class of 1965, having celebrated her 60th class reunion last summer. Diane worked as a Nurse’s Aide for 34 years from 1972-2006, for the Lake Crystal Nursing Home and Living Meadows in Madelia. She also worked as an EMT for 23 years in Lake Crystal, as well as a Civil Defense Director.

On April 9, 1966, she started dating Robert “Bob” Sorenson and they were married in Lake Crystal on September 25, 1966.

She was a member of the Lake Crystal Legion Auxiliary Post 294 for many years. Diane loved to attend dirt track racing; spending the day at the racetrack was one of her favorite activities. She also loved watching the Minnesota Twins and NASCAR.

Diane is survived by her daughter, Cara (Bryan Denzel) Sorenson; grandchildren, Hunter Palmer, and Samantha Denzel; sister, Liane (Norm) Porter; sister-in-law, Kathy Krueger; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Diane was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bob; children, Roberta Sorenson, and baby boy Sorenson; parents, Elmer and Geraldine; and six siblings, Jim, Lois, Carol, Larry, Barb and Warren.