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C.w. Lingenfelter Obituary
August 22, 1931
August 28, 2013
Corky passed away August 28, 2013, in Lexington Kentucky, where he and his wife Denise were actively involved in a Thoroughbred horse breeding and racing business. Corky was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius and Eleanor Lingenfelter and his brother James Lingenfelter, he is survived by his wife Denise, his children Brad Lingenfelter, Patty Julian, Julie Lingenfelter, Jay Lingenfelter, and Rochelle Larson, and his eight grandchildren.
Corky was raised on a ranch in Gerlach, Nevada, where his parents relocated after his birth in Fonda, New York. He graduated from Gerlach High School and the University of Nevada Reno, with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics. After serving in the Air Force during the Korean War, Corky made his home in Reno, where he was a real estate broker and served as a Nevada State Assemblyman, representing Washoe County. While living in Reno, he was actively involved in the Reno Rodeo Association, Nevada Jaycees, Nevada Farm Bureau, Reno Board of Realtors, and Toastmaster International.
At Corky's request, no service will be held.
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Annie Britton
September 13, 2013
Julie,Patty,Jay,Brad,Denise and Rochelle
So sorry to hear of Corkie's passing. Bob
and I had some very large times with him
at Reno Rodeo,Brandings and Playdays at
Steamboat. Wonderful memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Annie.
Kirsten Doering
September 12, 2013
Sorry for your loss of Corky; he will be dearly missed. I have many fond memories of your dad and mine.
Mary Fenton
September 12, 2013
Patti, Brad , Jay and Julie, family, We am so so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed Corky so much during the Reno Rodeo days and Play days at Bob and Annies. He will be missed but sure have alot of good memories. Our thoughts are withh you. Harvey and Mary
Officers and Members of the Rotary Club of Reno
September 8, 2013
Certainly sorry to hear of Cocky's death.
He was a great member and Past President of our Rotary Club. Our thoughts and
prayers are with all of you.
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Linda Wicksten
September 8, 2013
Denise and family,
Mom and I are so very sorry to hear about Corky and we send our sympathies to you and your family.
Mary (Ernie) Cassinelli and Linda Wicksten
Sparks, NV
Donald McDonald
September 7, 2013
An admirable man. I met Corky years ago while in the paint business, then in 1972 we had a terrible fire that burned the store down. Corky allowed us to take up temporary quarters in the back of his reality office on Park street. What a great fellow he was....6 weeks later we were back in business @ 5th & Keystone. Though he be gone....he will never be forgotten. My condolences to family and friends today....Donald McDonald....formerly with Wright Paints...Reno
Mitch Fanning
September 7, 2013
You will be missed, great friend and father.
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