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Barry James Corder

1970 - 2025

Barry James Corder obituary, 1970-2025

BORN

1970

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

UPCOMING SERVICE

Celebration Of Life

Dec. 29, 2025

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Tama-Toledo Country Club

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Barry Corder Obituary

Barry James Corder

November 16, 1970 - December 3, 2025

TOLEDO-Barry James Corder, 55, of Toledo, passed away, Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his home due to a sudden illness. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, December 29, 2025 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Tama-Toledo Country Club. You are welcome to wear your favorite Iowa Hawkeye attire.

Barry was born on November 16, 1970, in Ottumwa, Iowa.

In 1989, he graduated from Muscatine High School and attended Muscatine Community College.

Barry was employed as a yardman at the Tama Sale Barn and a bartender at the Tama-Toledo Country Club. Prior to that, he was a salesman in the construction industry.

Barry was an Eagle Scout. He formerly coached his children at the Recreation Department in Muscatine. He enjoyed golfing and loved the Iowa Hawkeyes, mostly football. His greatest joy was any activity involving his children and spending time with their families.

Survivors include his three children, Maddison Greer of Hiawatha, Amberlin Corder (Cole Moore) of Palmetto, Fla., and Jace Corder of Muscatine; his granddaughter, Emma Gorden; all of his kids' pets were also considered his grandchildren; his mother, Bette Scheid, of Toledo; sisters, Mona (Brian) Scott of Muscatine, and Mandy (Jason) Lekin of Toledo; brother, Wes Scheid of New Orleans, La.; niece, Taylor Lekin; nephew, Lane Lekin; and several other relatives.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Ronald and Elaine Corder.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Published by The Muscatine Journal on Dec. 9, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Barry Corder

Dec

29

Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Tama-Toledo Country Club

806 W 13th St, Tama, IA 52339

Funeral services provided by:

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home - Tama

209 E 7th St, Tama, IA 52339

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