Chuck Sorden 1965-2015
Charles Patrick “Chuck” Sorden, 50, of Delia, passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015.
He was born Feb. 20, 1965 in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Billy Charles and Willa Jean (Stephens) Sorden. He was a 1983 graduate of Seaman High School.
Chuck managed the Eastboro NAPA, was a truck driver for Coors Distribution and most recently drove for Frito-Lay for more than 20 years, and he had just received his 2 million mile accident-free, safe driving award.
Chuck married Amy M. Luthi on May 22, 1992, in Golden, Colo. She survives.
Other survivors include two children, Riley L. Sorden and Emily M. Sorden of Topeka; a brother, Mike S. Sorden, Topeka; a brother-in-law, Rick Turley, Smithville, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Billie Jean Turley, in 2009.
Chuck enjoyed cooking, specifically BBQ, camping and fishing. He demonstrated strong mechanical abilities, especially in the automotive area. He also enjoyed raising cattle.
A celebration of life ceremony will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 N.W. Independence Ave, Topeka. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Private inurnment will be held at a later date.
To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com
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