Cory E. Cole

Cory Eugene Cole rode off into twilight; Monday, February 29th at his home in the company of those he loved and those who loved him. Born on February 21, 1976 to Cindy (who he joins) and Dennis Cole in Wharton, Ohio, Cory’s memory and legend will be remembered in this life by his father, brother Joe Cole, love of his life and best friend Wendy Hensley, sister Deanna Cole Gabe, nephews Conner and Wesley Cole, nieces Katie and Abby Gabe and by a loyal throng of family, friends, and admirers. Cory stuffed two lives worth of experience into the 40 he spent on earth. Before shuffling off this mortal coil, Cory was an adventurer, connoisseur, raconteur, provocateur, cinephile, rummager, rider of powerful metal steeds, and collector of everything that would turn a buck on Ebay. He was a paragon of all things good, virtuous and true even when the world seemed to be ruled by hungry pigs. He remained a renaissance man even in dark times. He was a leader of weird men, and lover of a great woman. Of the countless things Cory excelled at, golf and poker could not be counted among them. Perhaps his most enduring legacy was the ability to bring people together. Family became friends, and friends became family and it is in the comfort of each other that we remember what Cory will always mean to us. Cory asked that no formal service be held. He’d rather set the table for the great party in the sky where he can welcome each of us in turn with a fine scotch and a filthy joke. Ad Astra Per Aspera…..

Arrangements were entrusted to the LEHTOMAA FUNERAL HOME, 201 Osborn Ave. Findlay, Ohio 45840

Cory asked that any donations be made to Shriner’s Hospital or Wounded Warriors of America.

Online condolences as well as fond memories may be shared with Cory’s family by visiting www.lehtomaafh.com