Age 77 of Apple Valley passed away on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021. He was born in Minneapolis and enjoyed fishing, fast boats and, of course, beer at happy hour. He was preceded in death by son, Daryl. He is survived by wife of 55 years, Sandy; daughter, Teri (Paul) Donner; son, Lance; granddaughter, Ella and grandsons, Dustin Rooker and Cory Rooker. Mort joined the US Navy Seabees and served 2 terms in Vietnam and was honorable discharged in 1968. A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 2-6PM at American Legion Post 1776, 14521 Granada Dr., Apple Valley, MN. An interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 9:45AM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nationalcremation.com/locations/richfield for the Mortenson family.