Julie Ann Sorenson Merklin was born November 15, 1937, in Austin MN. She died June 12, 2020 in Manhattan.
She was a graduate of St. Olaf College (BA Home Economics) and Kansas State University (BS Anthropology).
She was predeceased by her parents, Harland and Esther Sorenson.
Julie is survived by her husband Fred Merklin, daughter Lisa Merklin Lewis (Jon Lewis) and son Gregory Merklin (Jennifer Lester).
Due to COVID, services will be held later. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the League of Women Voters Manhattan/Riley County or Seven Dolors Catholic Church.