John L. Sordi

John L. Sordi age 88 of Hibbing passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at
Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth. John was born October 9, 1935 in Nashwauk to
John and Mary (Anselmo) Sordi. He served in the Army and was stationed in
Germany. John held a job at E.W. Coons as a foreman before getting a job with
the City of Hibbing as the Superintendent of streets and alleys. John was a
member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hibbing. He was also a Past Master of
AF AM Mesaba Lodge #255 of Hibbing, Past Venerable Master of the Lodge of
Perfection, all Scottish Rite Bodies, active member of the Aad Temple Shrine and
Past President of the Range Shrine Club. John was also a lifetime member of the
VFW and a member of the Hibbing Rifle Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,
woodworking and volunteering. John was always willing to lend a helping hand to
whoever needed it. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Beverly (Dilley),
Hibbing, MN, daughter, Linda Almlie, Lakeville, MN, brother and sisters-in-law,
Ron, Judy and Bonnie Dilley, grandchildren, Elizabeth, John and Mark Almlie,
many nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends. John was preceded in death
by his parents, John and Mary, and his sister, Natalie Thomas. Funeral services
will be held 11 am Monday, November 27, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church in
Hibbing. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Interment will be held at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing. Memorials may be
made to a charity organization of the donor’s choice in memory of John.