Donald Cory

Donald Charles Cory,of Leader, passed away at St. Ottos Care Center on Wednesday, September 10. Services are planned for Monday, September 15, at 1:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall in Jenkins. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 3-5 at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples and one hour prior to the service at the Kingdom Hall. Burial will be in the Poplar Cemetery.
Donald was born on October 31, 1921, in Baudette, MN, to Charles and Mary Alice (McCoy) Cory. Around the age of nine the family moved to Leader. Don attended the Leader School, graduating from the Eighth grade. He worked on the family farm. On February 3rd of 1944 he married Maybelle Dumpprope in Staples. In the early 70s Don and Maybelle moved their family to Anoka where Don took a job with the school district. He worked for the school for 16 years and upon retiring moved back to the Leader area. He enjoyed summer fishing, traveling in his RV, gardening, and spending time with his family and friends.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Maybelle; children, Jerry (Penny) of Staples, Keith George(Sandy) of Leader, Jayne (Dennis) Hanson of Verndale, Marlys (Ted) Utz of Staples, and Lola (Mark) Peterson-Lind of Staples; 22 grandchildren 30 great-grandchildren; 2 great, great-grandchildren; brothers, William and Robert; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, David; grandson, Joseph Utz; brothers, Dennis and Charles; and niece, Jackie.