Ellis Corkery
April 9, 1940 ~ January 31, 2018
Ellis 'Corky' Corkery, 77, of Lisbon, died peacefully at the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon surrounded by family, on January 31, 2018. Upon Corky's wishes, friends and family may celebrate his life at Baxa's Sutliff Store & Tavern from 4-8p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2018. Burial with his love, Sharon, will be at a later date. Cremation services were provided by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services.
Ellis is survived by his three daughters, Kristin (Dan Hines) Bascom of Manchester, Karla (John) Smith of Springville, and Kara Ganka of Iowa City; son, Jim (Becky) Digman of Galena, Illinois; three brothers, Tim of West Union, Steve of Wadena, and Paul (Bev) of Dysart; ten grandchildren, Ashley, Chelsea, Chelsea Kay (Cody), Devin (Steven), Mady, Autumn, Shianne (Dakota), Jessica, Savana, and Samantha; five great-grandchildren, Kaiden, Brayten, Ty, Amira, and Pieck; and special family friends, Randy 'Willie' Sproston, and Rudy Light; long-time buddy, John Scheer who showed Corky what true friendship was.
Ellis was born in Wadena on April 9, 1940 to William and Nica (Fay) Corkery. He graduated from high school in 1958. He married Sharon Lewis in Anamosa on January 11, 1969. In 2009, Corky retired from Lloyd Table Company.
Corky was a wonderful husband, father, brother, friend, grandpa, and great Papa to his great-grandkids. He loved drinking beer at Sutliff, working on cars, and hanging out in his garage. Corky touched so many hearts and will be missed dearly by so many.
Ellis was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; parents, William and Nica; three brothers, Gregory, William, and Charles; four sisters, Barbara, Jane, Jeanne, and Joanne; and son-in-law, Bronson Ganka.
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We are so sorry to hear this. Cork and Sharon lived across the street from us for years. They were wonderful neighbors and friends. When I would have trouble starting my car Cork would come over and start it. He also helped us move to this house. sharon helped also and put all my cupboard stuff up on the highest shelf and then laughed as only she could. They were great people and had a great family. We will miss you. Love all of you. Francis and Loretta
My favorite memory of Grandpa Corkery was when he gave me Grandma Sharon’s hat before I went mushroom hunting with him.
I learned about table cushions from Corky at Lloyd Table. I also learned his facial expressions on how miffed he was if I messed one up. I loved his laugh if I blushed at a ‘dirty joke’. He was a joy when yelling was going on in my department & I would be with him upstairs, laughing listening.
When I read of his passing, in my head, I heard Sharons laughing with joy…(as no one else could). They were together again. I loved them both. You have my deepest sympathy on your loss, but he’s where he shoud be now. I WILL drink a beer in his memory…maybe a wine cooler in Sharons, they made us laugh till we teard up!
Renee Dooley-Colbert