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1948
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2023
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Dewey Corhn Obituary
Dewey E. Corhn, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his home. He was a 71-year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Rosiclare, Illinois.
He was born November 3, 1948 in Rosiclare, Illinois; the son of Randolph Corhn and Helen Arlene Shaw.
Mr. Corhn attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and he was a 1969 graduate of Rock Springs High School.
He married Susan Diehl October 20, 1967 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; and she preceded him in death in 2014.
Mr. Corhn was a United States Army Veteran having served in Vietnam.
He worked for FMC Corporation for 35 years and retired in 2006 as a Crew Coordinator.
Dewey enjoyed spending time with his family; hunting; side by side rides and being in the great outdoors. He enjoyed teaching children about Native American History.
Survivors include his very special friend, Eva Bingman of Rock Springs, Wyoming; one son, Gary Corhn of Rock Springs, Wyoming; one sister, Peggy Lund of Rock Springs, Wyoming; several cousins; three nieces and one nephew.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Susan Corhn; one son, David Corhn and one brother, Barry Corhn.
Cremation will take place; a Graveside Service with Military Honors will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 21, 2023 at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery.
The family respectfully requests donations be made in Dewey’s name to the Abundant Grace Ministries, 1515 Edgar Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901.
Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com
Memories and Condolences
for Dewey Corhn
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Rick Bartolic
July 12, 2023
Dewey was my Godfather & served in my military wedding party. My Brother Al & I were extremely fortunate to grow up around Dewey & Susan. Next to my Dad, Dewey was the one who taught my brother & I how to hunt & fish. We lost contact for several years but connected within the last several years & I was fortunate to talk to Dewey several weeks ago. We he able to I'm sure he'd say he misses Susan, David & he'll miss Eva, his loyal companion after Susan passed away. Dewey was an avid outdoorsman who liked to be outside doing almost anything, especially after he retired. Dewey was also an avid Patriot & very proud of his service in the Army in Vietnam. Dewey was wounded in Vietnam as an Infantry radioman & some may not know it but to the very end he carried the Soviet machine gun round in his back after an ambush. It was never removed because it was too close to his spine. He never complained about it but for some reason like to show off his x-rays. Dewey loved a good joke, especially if it was either very funny or a bit off color. I knew Dewey wasn't doing well but I really didn't expect this. Fortunately for him he's no longer in pain, unfortunately for the rest of us that knew him he's no longer with us but they say no one ever really dies if we continue to remember them. Good Bless Dewey, fair weather & winds until we meet in Valhalla.
Rick Bartolic
Major, USAF (ret).
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