Wallace F. Corrin (1924-2014)

CORRIN

Posted By: Padriag
Date: 10/27/2014 at 14:58:41

Wallace F. "Wally" Corrin, age 89, of Neola, Iowa, passed away October 14, 2014.

He was born at home on December 15, 1924, to the late Walter and Ella (Petersen) Corrin. He attended school at Neola where he played the clarinet in the band and was on the basketball team. His longtime friend, Richard Oltman and he traveled around performing odd jobs and then returned to Neola and spent his lifetime farming. One evening while at a dance in Minden, he met JoAnn Denning and they were married January 22, 1947.

Wally enjoyed raising his Angus Cattle and counting them. He loved his farm and even made time to go fishing occasionally.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Walter Corrin; son-in-law, Richard Wendt, DDS; brothers, Maurice Corrin and Freeman Corrin; sisters, Gladys Langin and Margaret Cook.

Wally is survived by his wife of 67 years, JoAnn Corrin; children, Connie Caskey (Michael), Wayne Corrin (Theresa), William Corrin (Susan) and Kevin Corrin (Crystal Clevenger); 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation is Friday, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral service is Saturday, 11 a.m., at the funeral home. A luncheon will follow the service in the community room at Hoy-Kilnoski.

Burial will be that afternoon in the Neola Township Cemetery. The family will direct memorials.

Source: The Daily Nonpareil
Thursday, October 16, 2014 12:00 am.