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Roger Corell Obituary
A memorial service for Roger will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Palo officiating. Inurnment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy 122 West, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. today at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.
Roger Eugene Corell was born on Sept. 16, 1940, in Nora Springs, the son of Arnold and Lucille (Robinson) Corell. He attended and received his education in the Nora Springs Community School, and graduated from Nora Springs High School in 1959. Roger also attended Mason City Junior College.
He was united in marriage to Kathleen Stayner on Sept. 1, 1968, at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, rural Glenville, Minn. Roger worked for various restaurants in the North Iowa area. He purchased and operated the Patty-O Café in Albert Lea, Minn. Roger was also a chef for the Troika and Green Mill restaurants in Mason City. After the restaurant business, Roger purchased and operated the Kenyon's Locker in Mason City, and until his retirement in 2002 he worked for Curries Manufacturing Co. in Mason City for more than 20 years.
Roger enjoyed gardening, cooking, publishing poems and short stories in the Remance Reader's Digest and over the Internet, enjoyed being the mayor of the "Old Town Gang" in Nora Springs, and visiting with family and friends. Roger's great love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, and was a former member of the Civil Air Patrol.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife; Kathleen Corell of Mason City; his children, Susan Hrubetz and her husband, Mark, of Wake Forest, N.C., and Michele Corell-Howell and her husband, Michael Howell, of Dalton, Ga.; his mother, Lucille Corell of Nora Springs; seven grandchildren, Alexander Morris, Justin Zieman and Madison Hrubetz of Wake Forest, N.C., Phillip, Paige, Patience and baby Michael III Howell of Dalton, Ga.; his sisters and brothers, Marilyn O'Connor and her husband, Edward, of Osage, Christine Youngerman of Osage, John Corell of Nora Springs, Ronald Corell and his wife, Theresa, of Manly, and Bruce Corell of Nora Springs; his sister-in-law, Carol Stayner of Osage; as well as many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.
Roger was preceded in death by his infant brother, Arnold James Corell; his father, Arnold Corell; two brothers-in-law, William Youngerman and Edward Stayner; a son-in-law, Marvin Zieman; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Susie and Wilbur Stayner.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Corell
October 7, 2009
Roger, I can still hear your voice in our last, good conversation. I thought of it two weeks ago and wondered how that could have been a year away. Nothing coud have prepared us for the news to come later. You've beaten us home friend, but we'll see you.
MaryLou Parks, Huachuca City, AZ
October 6, 2009
I miss you Daddy
Flo Thomas
October 6, 2009
Missing you so much today Roger, I wish I had saved all the emails so I could read them again. So wish I could have visited with you about our beloved Nora Springs, in person or at least on the phone, but it's only memories now. Through you I have two wonderful friends in Bonnie and Karen, and I thank you for that. You will always be remembered by so many sad people. Rest in Jesus loving arms!
Jerry & Bonnie
October 6, 2009
My dear friend, it has been a year since you went to your new home in Heaven. I will be thinking of you, your family and host of friends today, remembering the good laughs we had, the wonderful poetry & cards you wrote and all the recipes and stories you sent.
I could always depend on you to lend a sympathetic ear when I was aching and feeling down and I tried do the same when you were not feeling well.
You will always be in our hearts and minds dear friend.
Bonnie
September 19, 2009
I thought of you all day Sept. 16th regretting that I couldn't send you one of my painted cards that you liked so well.
We were remembering that last year we surprised you at coffe on your birthday.
Your poetry, great memory of grade school happenings and sense of humor are missed by all.
September 16, 2009
Happy First Birthday in Heaven~~~
It's everything you expected~~~and more.
Your earthly angels still miss you
Things just aren't the same as before.
September 16, 2009
Dad,
Today would have been your 69TH birthday. I miss you so much, I wish you were here. Things are just not the same without you. Ibought a book today,and I thought that this would have been a good birthday gift for my Dad, so I will read it in your honor.
Love you Daddy.
Susan
August 23, 2009
Mr. Carlson went home to be with Jesus this past Wed.
Blondy
August 13, 2009
The 46ers have been meeting for lunch.
Thought you would like to know that the group you named is still going strong.
Everyone misses you a lot. You were always the life of the party! I really miss the cards you used to send. The ones you sent to Yuma when Jerry was ill were moral boosters.
Hope you got to meet CJ, you were both such good people.
Signing this by what you used to call me, I always got a laugh out of that.
July 1, 2009
meet CJ~~~Jesus called him home
May 21, 2009
We all miss you our funny, talented and very good friend. You had a special place in our lives. Until we meet again in heaven.
April 28, 2009
So many times I think of something to tell you and go to the computer or phone only to realize you are no longer there. Missing you and your ability to make me laugh and cheer me up.
February 27, 2009
how i miss talking to my dear old friend.
Peggy Bullock
January 13, 2009
I just recently found the Old Tattered Cookbook poem, and just learned of Roger's death. I found the poem in doing a search for that cookbook. My mom used it too, and I have long wanted to find it. I so enjoyed the poem. My Sister, Marilyn got Mom's copy. Anyway, so sorry to hear of Roger's death.
Your family has my deepest sympathy.
Debra True
November 9, 2008
Kathy,
I feel real bad about Rogers passing I just found out As you know he was always a good friend to me I always have fond memories of all of us at Kenyons . my condolences and prayers for you and the family.
Liz Maxson
October 20, 2008
Dear Corell Family, I was so sad to hear about Roger's death, even though I never actually met him. He wrote a poem about a cookbook that had been my mother's favorite all through the years, and when I wrote him to thank him for the poem, he immediately sent me a laminated signed copy. I have it stored with the cookbook as a very special gift. I had not heard from Roger (he was always sending out wonderful poems with pictures that his wife had taken) since the floods earlier in the year. I had tried all the options I could think of to check on him and his family, but never was able to make a connection. I just wanted him to know how special his poems were....so often about everyday scenes and life, that we all tend to take for granted and never seem to appreciate. To you, his family, I send my deepest sympathy. I know what it is to lose a husband and father, and my thoughts and prayers are now with you. God's loving arms are surrounding you from my prayers and through this loss, you will be refined and strengthened for whatever purpose God has in store for each of you. I will miss those poems!!
Billie Paine
October 18, 2008
To Kathy and family and friends. Please except our deeptest sympathy for the loss of your husband and girls for the loss of their father and to the grand children for thier loss. He will be missed by so many. He was a good friend not only to us, but everyone. We will always cherrish his friendship and have him in our heart. Thank you Roger for being such a good friend and GOD BLESS YOU
Billie D. & Barbara J. Paine
Eddie Gallo
October 14, 2008
With my deepest sympathy to the CORRELL family.
You do not know me, nor do I know Roger except through his wonderful writings of which I have read many. I live in Australia which just shows Roger's writings knew no boundaries and stretched across this world to touched many people.
Roger's words never ceased to touch you as you read them and his love of the Lord, and his family was always evident throughout.
Roger has been called to be with our Lord, but he is now at peace and one day you will all see him again.
Peace be with you all.
God bless you all.
Eddie (Known on Internet as Dark Blue Knight)
CJ Stoffer
October 13, 2008
With Deepest Sympathy to The Roger Corell Family
You don't know me and I have never even met Roger. I spoke to Roger on the phone last April when I finely got a telephone number and an address where he lived. I had to Thank HIm for the cards and kind words of encouragement he sent me while I was in St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester after my second cancer surgery. Apparently Roger had picked my name up from an e-mail and learned I had recently had two cancer surgerys the first one confining me to the hospital fort 57 days and the second for 39 days. He had sent me cards telling me to hang in there and that he was praying for me each day. I thought this was so kind of him even though we didn't know each other. During our telephone conversation I found out he was from north Iowa and so was I. My wife and I lived in Manly for about 45 years and then moved to Wisconsin to be near our children.
I appreciated so much Roger taking the time to encourage and pray for a complete stranger and I know his prayers did help and they sure gave me comfort during some difficult times. We are so sorry that such a loving caring man has been taken from his family and we extend our Heartfelt Sympathy. Our prayers willl now be with you as Roger's were with me. God Bless You All..
CJ & Linda Stoffer
Hudson, WI
Pam Bartholomew
October 13, 2008
Sue
I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad. He was the same age as my Dad when he passed in July. They were way too young! It is so hard and your heart aches for them always! I know you and your father were close. Try to think of all the good memories you all had together as a family. Unfortunately, only time can make the pain lessen. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Give Michelle and your Mom my condolences also. Some day we will see our Dad's again!
Judy (Treloar) Fleckenstein
October 12, 2008
How very shocked and saddened I was to hear of Roger's passing. We were together throughout our school years and were proud to be in the graduating class of '59. We will miss his many poems, emails, pictures, and tales of times gone by. He will be greatly missed by all.
Jerry Bahnsen
October 12, 2008
The Corell Family,It saddened me to hear of Roger's passing.I had not seen Roger in person for many years,but felt as was always near with his e-mails and the poems and articles in the Nora Springs paper. It was always interesting to hear about the "old town gang" amd the history he knew about Nora Springs. He will be missed by all the people that he touched.As he closed all his e-mail with "Strive always to walk in the shoes of the Great Fisherman", He is now with the Great Fisherman.
Loretta Gratias-Bremer
October 11, 2008
To all of Roger's Family.....
What a gift so many of us had in knowing Roger. He touched the lives of so many people and always was the one who connected and kept others in contact. I will certainly miss him and his wonderful stories and all those e-mails. I am grateful that he was a part of my life since 1946...and I continue to smile when I remember all that he had done.
blessings....
Loretta Gratias-Bremer
Bob Lorenzen
October 10, 2008
Kathy, Susan, Michele and families,
My heartfelt sympathy to you all. This is a very sad time. Roger touched my life, and my sons, and I will always cherish the days I had with him. I will miss him dearly.
Larry Bolding
October 10, 2008
Dear Kathy & Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Rogers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. One of my most prominent memories of Roger was he always seemed to be there eager to help whenever there was a crisis or a joyous occasion. He genuinely cared about his family and friends and it showed. We will all miss him!
Crystal Lynn
October 10, 2008
Dear Suzie and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. We only knew of the man from your stories and yet we were so eager to meet him. We always knew meeting him would be a delight from the way you spoke of him. We are sorry we will never get the chance to met such a wonderful person, but we are so glad he graced your life with love and joy.
May god grant you strength and peace today as you lay to rest this gift from god. Know he loved you all and will be waiting patiently to see you all again. May God bless you all and see you though this difficult time to a new day when the sun will shine again, a man like him would want to see you happy and smiling again. Know that he is at peace and you will see him again soon.
Until then may God's peace be with you.
The Lynn family
Teri Zirbel
October 9, 2008
Kathleen and family,
I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Roger's passing. I met Roger at the Lake Crest Cafe in Clear Lake when I was 16. Even though I haven't seen him for over 45 years, he will always have a special place in my heart, and I will dearly miss his poetry on the internet. Surely he is still writing his poetry -- but now for the King of Kings.
I wish I could have been there for the memorial service.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon Carberry
October 9, 2008
Kathy and family, As I read all these notes before mine, I see Roger was indeed a great friend to many. I was fortunate to know him since first grade. What fun we had in those growing up years and these past few years as we got reacquainted. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Sharon and Howard Carberry(Bumpsy)
October 9, 2008
Dear Kathy,
I can't tell you the shock I felt when Tom saw that Roger had died when he had hooked up the computer on our way to Florida. He was such a kind, caring, funny and interesting person. He will be missed by everyone who crossed his path.
I talked to him on Friday the 3rd and asked him how he was doing. I know how much he loved you and his children and grandchildren.
I am sorry, I will miss him.
Pat Johnston
Darlene & Bob Doolittle
October 9, 2008
We are so saddened to learn of the loss of our good and caring friend, Roger. We are fortunate to have been able to spend time together over lunch the past few years. I treasure our years together in school at Nora Springs, from first grade on. Our sincere condolences to Roger's family. He will live on in our memories.
Michelle Kittleson
October 9, 2008
Sue and Mark,
I am so sorry to he about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Denny Percy
October 9, 2008
It was very sad to hear of Roger's passing.
God Bless
carrie trulson
October 9, 2008
Dear Sue and Justin and rest of family.
your dad and Grandpa was a real joy to know. It totally shocked me when I read his name in the paper. My heart hurts for you. Sue and Justin if there is anything I can do for you, be sure to let me know. I've been thinking and praying for you so much. Justin I love you and if you need someone to talk to don"t be afraid to call me. Sue before you go home will you call me and we'll see what we can do to get together. I wish I could make it to the funeral but we're moving Curtis this week so it won't work out. I really am broken inside for both of you and your family. Call me anytime.
Carrie
Cindy Sanders
October 9, 2008
I will really miss looking out the window and seeing Roger drinking coffee outside. He and Kathy were a great help to me the day of the flood getting me to dry land.
The neighborhood will miss him.
Marilyn (and Ralph) Hamand
October 9, 2008
Roger was a special person, whom I knew from school and church affiliation. We, classmates, met for the 46 club once a month during the summer months of the year and he had such a dry sense of humor and remembered things we had long forgotten. He was one of a kind who will be missed by all who knew him. Our sympathies are with his family at this sad time.
Dean (Dewey) Haag
October 9, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Rog' s family. He was a great story teller and always put a smile on my face.
karen
October 9, 2008
To Roger's family,
Words cannot express how deeply Roger will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. His mirthful laugh, gentle good humor, and joy of living were contagious. He truly valued his friendships, but the treasures of his life are his family; his wife, children and grandchildren more precious than fine gems!
I'm privileged to have some of his work on my websites. His stories and poetry reveal his myriad of interests in his life. Perhaps Rog's own words can bring more peace than any I might say.
Below are two excerpts from his heart:
Together Again
Friends forever, anchored in our hearts
Death distances, never parts
Passing of years, time will win
Back home to God, together again
The Poet Said
"Going home" the old Poet said and shed a little tear
The time spent was too short yet so glad I was here
And when you might think that you miss me much
Remember the words I wrote, the hearts I still touch
My thoughts and prayers remain with each of you. God Bless and remember....................
U R Loved
Mavis Owens
October 8, 2008
Dear Lucille, Marilyn, and all of Roger's family. I was very surprised and saddened to hear that Roger had passed away. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mavis
Bonnie & Jerry Stickney
October 8, 2008
To all of Roger's family please accept our deepest sympathy. Roger was a good friend for 63 years since we first met in Sunday School and then entered first grade later that year. We never knew a person who had so many friends and was loved by so many as Rog. His family should be very proud knowing how many lives he touched during his time here on earth. I remember all the times he told of his great love for his family. His grandchildren were his joy. We will miss having coffee at Mac's and always going away feeling better for talking to him that day.
Janice TURNBULL
October 8, 2008
KATHY & FAMILY,
KNOW THAT ROGER WILL BE REMEMBERED IN A LOVING CARING WAY. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
Elinor Greenwood
October 7, 2008
Dear Kathy and family of my good friend, Roger.
The sad news of Roger's passing has me remembering all the good things he has done for me since he found my name on the internet mail. What a joy it has been to know him and Kathy and to see all the beautiful photography of my very favorite spots around my "Old Home Town". He was in "Old Town" and I was in Shellville. We met at the Library, he told me.
Please convey my sympathy to his dear Mother, Lucille. She did a great job of raising such a thoughtful son.
Elinor Dare Ellis Greenwood...Florida
Matthew & Stacy Heinselman
October 7, 2008
Dear Kathy, Sue, and Family
Sorry to hear of your loss which came as a shock to me, as I had just spoken to Roger in person a few days ago. Roger was a nice man and neighbor and it was always a pleasure seeing him and speaking to him outdoors as our family went for occasional walks.
We will miss seeing Roger in our neighborhood. I am sure there is a special place reserved for Roger in Heaven...Rest In Peace.
sonia shuler
October 7, 2008
Michele, Phillip, Paige, Patience and baby Michael
I'm so sorry to here about your loss. I've always heard nothing but good things about Roger......Phillip has shown me many of his cards and poems....such a witty guy. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love
Aunt Sonia
Flo (Florence) Patton-Thomas
October 7, 2008
Kathy, Lucille, family,
I am so sorry, Roger was a good friend and I wish I had gotten in touch with him years ago. He was the best of 'Old Town, and I know he is with Jesus now. take care of each other.
Zoe Secord
October 7, 2008
Dear Corell Family- I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Roger. I am sorry to say I only met him a few times but the times I did he always had me laughing. Our love and thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time. Love Zoe and Rick Secord (Michele is my sister-in-law)
Linda & Joe Lagasse
October 7, 2008
Kathy & Family
Farewell to a beloved friend. We shall miss him always. We so enjoyed his humor,poetry and friendship. We love you Kathy and will pray for you and your family. May God take him to his eternal home and may we all meet him there one day.
Love, Linda & Joe
MaryLou Parks
October 7, 2008
Kathy and all Rog's family,
Know that my heartfelt sorrow is with you in this time. His Mom and mine were such great friends and I have good memories of our growing up together in Old Town. In late years he has been my "go to" person when I'm trying to get something straight in my mind about Old Town.
God bless each of you and strengthen you.
In His love, and with mine,
MaryLou Patton Parks
Sara Broers
October 7, 2008
Kathleen and family-
We are so sorry to learn of Roger's passing. He was a great man who really genuinely cared about others.
Hang in there, be strong and know that God will comfort all of you during this challenging time. We never know when the Good Lord will call us home- Roger is resting at peace in God's loving arms.
Sara, Todd, Blaine & Garrett Broers
Melva
October 7, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss, Rog will be missed by all who knew him...He was a wonderful poet and friend...
JAN TURNBULL
October 7, 2008
MARILYN AND FAMILY,MOM, BROTHERS AND SISTERS.....
THOUGHTS, PRAYERS AND HUGS FOR ALL OF YOU. WORDS DON'T SEEM LIKE ENOUGH, BUT KNOW YOU ARE ALL THOUGHT OF AT THIS TIME. MAY GOD EMBRACE ALL OF YOU AND GIVE YOU THE COMFORT YOU NEED.
Shy Barr
October 7, 2008
Dear Kathleen,
I was so saddened to hear of Roger's passing. He has been a good friend to me ever since I met him on the internet. He was indeed a gifted poet and I enjoyed publishing some of his poetry on my websites. I send to you and your family my sincerest sympathy in your time of loss. May God be with you,
In loving memory, Shy
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