She was born on May 4, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the only child of Ruth (White) and Leonard Sorg. In 1947, after graduating from Paseo High School, she enrolled at The UMKC Conservatory of Music. She graduated in 1950 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. She was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. On August 25, 1951, she married Dr. C.W. (Bill) Herre. They were married for 59 wonderful years. Upon graduating from UMKC, she taught elementary school music in Topeka and at Highlands Elementary School in Mission, Kansas. After giving birth to twin boys in 1955, Marian was blessed to be able to become a full time mom. Six years later, she had a third son, which completed her family. She was an amazing and loving mother and found great joy in every single day!
Marian was a lifelong member of Mu Phi Music Sorority. She was an ardent volunteer serving with many organizations; especially Johnson County Young Matrons, where she devoted much time and effort. She was a lifelong member of Asbury United Methodist Church. She loved her time spent with family and friends, especially at their beloved lake house at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Marian was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her three sons: Craig (Joanne) of Leawood, Chris (Marcia) of Bonner Springs and Scott (Jennifer) of Leawood, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and her sister-in-law Nancy Ridge-Gardner of Overland Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Asbury United Methodist Church, 5400 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, Kansas.
