Who is Ruth Marie Sorenson? Ruth Marie Sorenson Bio/Wiki

Ruth Marie Sorenson aka Ruth Christenson is the wife of Arne Sorenson.

When Sorenson was studying at Luther College, he met his future wife, Ruth Christenson, and Christenson worked at her family’s ice cream shop in Decorah, Iowa.

Age

Her age is unknown.

Children

In 1984, the couple married and went on to have 4 children, Astri, Esther, Isaac, and Lars. Astri and Isaac, much like their parents, are confirmed to have both attended and graduated from St. Olaf.

Ruth Marie Sorenson And Arne Sorenson

When Sorenson was studying at Luther College, he met his future wife, Ruth Christenson, and Christenson worked at her family’s ice cream shop in Decorah, Iowa.

The couple married in 1984. For the couple, this year, 2021, will mark 36 years of marriage.

Arne Sorenson Death Cause

Sorenson died from pancreatic cancer on February 15, 2021. He was 62 years old.

It was announced earlier, in 2019, that he was seeking treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital for stage two pancreatic cancer. During this time, he continued to head the business.

I am sorry to hear of the passing of my good friend Arne Sorenson one of the world’s greatest CEOs, an authentic statesman & one of the nicest men have ever met. Arne always had a huge smile for me & the most inspiring words. May the One who brings Peace being Peace to All. pic.twitter.com/8bxJKbpyxO

— Marc Benioff (@Benioff) February 16, 2021

Arne Sorenson was a true visionary who did tremendous things for Marriott and the State of Maryland. On behalf of all Marylanders, the First Lady and I extend our deepest condolences to the Sorenson family, and to the entire @Marriott organization. pic.twitter.com/MqNcXwnnBl

— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) February 16, 2021