Background
Sr., James Russell Sorem, was born on July 7, 1932 in Spearville, Kansas, United States. Son of Roy and Mae (Abel) Sr.
Sr., James Russell Sorem, was born on July 7, 1932 in Spearville, Kansas, United States. Son of Roy and Mae (Abel) Sr.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, University Kansas, 1955.
Engineer Douglas Aircraft, Tulsa, 1955-1956. Farmer Jetmore, Kansas, from 1956. Board directors Farmers State Bank, Jetmore, Lane-Scott Rural Electrification Cooperative, Dighton, Kansas.
Member Agricultural Stabilization & Conservations Service County Committee, Hodgeman County, since 1980.
Chairman board trustees Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore, since 1982. Member Area Council on Aging, Jetmore, since 1982. Member Board County Commissioners, Hodgeman County, Jetmore, 1964-1972.
Member University Kansas Alumni Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
Married Mary Joanne Schauvliege, November 25, 1954. Children: James R. Junior, Richard J., William A., Jennifer J., Robert M. Sorem.