Charles “Chuck” J. Cory, age 83, of Easton, MN died Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at United Hospital District, in Blue Earth, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Easton, MN at 11:00 am. A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells, MN and will continue one hour prior (10-11:00 am) to the mass at church. Father McNea will be officiating and burial will follow mass at OLMC Catholic Cemetery.
Charles John was born December 21, 1942 to Linus and Frances (Neubauer) Cory in Albert Lea, MN. He attended St. Casimir Catholic School until 8th grade before going to Kiester High School. While in school he was active in FFA, elected to the Office of Sentinel and started shelling corn for Harlan Buendorf. After high school, he worked for Prestress in Wells and for Queen Products. Chuck loved working God’s land as a farmer, starting with the Cory Farm and branching to many locations. November 28, 1970, Chuck married Yvonne Wolff, from Huntley, MN, and to this union their son was born.
Chuck was quite the collector of miniature toy tractors, which he kept on the kitchen windowsill, and had a vintage lawn mower and wrench collection. He and Yvonne would travel to farm shows in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Florida, South Dakota, and Texas. Every year from 2001-2017 they would travel to Wisconsin to the Baraboo Steam & Gas Engine show. He loved his fishing trips with the guys and mowing his lawn. Chuck always livened up a crowd of people with his humor. After his stroke in 2018, he enjoyed putting together puzzles of all kinds and reading local newspapers. Chuck was an involved member of the community, being a part of the Kiester Jaycees, serving as Grand Knight for the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Knights of Columbus, as a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, and he served as clerk of Barber Township for 25 years. One of the things Chuck enjoyed most was spending time with his grandsons down at the farm.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents Linus and Frances Cory; and his parents-in-law Albert and Clara Wolff.
Chuck is survived by his wife Yvonne of Easton, MN; son Chad (Beth) Cory of Easton, MN; grandsons Adam, Devin, and Ethan Cory; sister Joan (Barry) Rockvam; brother Patrick (Karen) Cory; along with many nieces, nephews, and their families.
Our sympathies to the Yvonne, Chad and family. We will miss Chuck’s quips and stories that included his adorable grin and that twinkle in his eyes despite the physical challenges he dealt with daily. He is free; may he rest in peace.
Our sympathies to all the family. We loved visiting with Chuck and his humor.
My deepest sympathies to Yvonne and Chad and the entire Cory family. Chuck will be sorely missed, but what wonderful memories he left behind. I enjoyed teasing him and “recliner-racing” in the front room.
My deepest sympathy to you all, Yvonne, Chad, Beth, Ethan, Devin, Adam. We will remember Chuck fondly. Hugs, Linda
My prayers are with you and family
Yvonne, so sorry to hear of the death of your beloved husband. My sympathies to you and our family. Cherish the memories shared during your 55+ years together. God is good all the time.
Linda and I had so many great times together with Chuck and Yvonne and Chuck over the years. He will be missed. Prayers to you Yvonne and Chad and all the family.
My sympathy in your great loss. May You feel the presence of our loving God, our comforter and friend.