Carl Severn Sorenson III died at his home in Naples, Florida, on March 7, 2022. Carl was born on April 22, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Carl Severn Sorenson II and Mary Frances (Weed) Sorenson. His only sibling, Joseph Weed Sorenson, predeceased him in 1926.

On December 29, 1962, Carl married his beloved wife of sixty years, Sally Ann (Campbell) Sorenson, who was born in Canton, Ohio. He is survived by Sally; his two sons, Carl Severn Sorenson IV of New York City, New York, and James Campbell Sorenson of Canton, Ohio; his daughter-in-law, Camilla (Catlin) Sorenson, his grandson, Carl "Charlie" Severn Sorenson V, and his granddaughter, Isabel Winlock Sorenson, also of New York City.

Carl grew up in Olivet, Michigan, and then left home for Greencastle, Indiana, where he graduated from DePauw University and was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE). Upon his graduation in 1951, he went to work for General Electric Company in Schenectady, New York. Five years later, in 1956, Carl left General Electric for Canton, Ohio, to join Jackson-Bayley Electric Company, where he later became part-owner. Carl's recruitment to Jackson-Bayley by Norm Jackson, launched a long and successful career as an entrepreneur. The two would become best friends and were founders, owners, and directors of numerous companies in Stark County and elsewhere.  Looking back, Carl would later say, "We seized upon every opportunity—without ever knowing where it would lead. But the important thing I have realized is this: we had fun and provided opportunities for others in the process."

Carl's commitment to his community was first recognized in 1964, when he was the recipient of the "Canton Young Man of the Year Award." A Republican, he was elected to four successive terms as Council member At-large in the city of Canton. Carl was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church of Canton for sixty years.  He was a member and past president of the Canton Club, and a member of Brookside and Glenmoor Country Clubs in Canton, and Imperial Golf Club in Naples. He also served as a trustee of the Wilderness Center and Canton Country Day School, both in Canton, Morgan Studios in New York City, and as a member of Western Reserve Academy Board of Visitors in Hudson, Ohio.

If asked to describe Carl in one sentence, it would be this: "Carl had a talent for living." He especially enjoyed his long and happy marriage to Sally, which he called the "best decision of his life." In addition, he found great joy in spending time with his sons, Carl IV and Jim, and in his involvement in their individual and successful businesses. A friend to so many, Carl also took pleasure in the sports of racquetball, tennis, and golf, and the camaraderie that accompanied time spent playing them. Finally, he appreciated his extensive worldwide travel with both family and friends.

Gratitude was a theme in Carl's life. He was grateful for his longevity and good health. In fact, Carl believed he was the beneficiary of more than his share of good luck. For that reason, he often referred to himself as a "lucky fellow." In recent days, he happened to remark, "What I want most of all is to live feeling good, and to be active until the day I die."

Carl died unexpectedly and peacefully with Sally by his side. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him for his kindness, trustworthiness, and unique sense of humor.

Memorial services will be held in Naples, Florida and Canton, Ohio at later dates.