Rodney Sort was born at Carrington on November 28, 1939 to Lloyd and Ruth Willows Bort. He attended the Carrington schools and later farmed with his father. He lives on the farm his grandfather purchased, the West 1/2 of section 25. The grandfather built the buildings on this farm. Rodney is the third generation living on the farm.
On July 27, 1970, Rodney married Connie Aipperspach of Carrington. Connie is the daughter of Fred and Alitta Kasman Aipperspach.
The Sorts have one son, David.
Rodney has served on the township board as supervisor. Connie is employed by the County Auditor and is active in church and community affairs. The family attends the Federated church.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 17B