Cory Ray Sande

Cory Ray Sande, age 52, of Reedsburg, WI (formally of Decorah, IA) passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at his home unexpectedly from a recent health issue. 

Cory was born on January 15, 1971, in Cresco, IA, the son of Eugene Sande and Connie (Holthaus) Sande. He attended St. Benedict's School through 8th grade and then graduated from Decorah High School in 1990. Cory held various jobs throughout his life, including Deco Products and Wal-Mart in Decorah.

He enjoyed salmon fishing up North, playing cards, shooting pool and watching movies. Cory liked listening to his music playlist, especially to Howard Jones and Neil McDaniel. He also enjoyed spending time with his Dad at his Dad's cabin. He could always surprise you with a funny look on his face, hoping it would get you to laugh. He enjoyed simple pleasures like grilling a good pork chop or sitting by a campfire. Cory was proud of both of his sons.

Cory is survived by his sons, Dalton and Carsen; his parents Eugene (Jan) Sande Lake Delton, WI, and Connie Sande Decorah, IA; sisters Amy (Brent) Ashbacher Holmen, WI, Kelly (Cheryl Matuszewski) Dvorak Eagle River, WI, and Erin Sande Elkader, IA; one step brother Frank (Natalie) Nguyen Woodruff, Fairfax,VA; his nieces and nephews: Karinna and Devin Ashbacher, Alexus Dvorak, Mariah, Mallory and Camren Darling; step-nephews Joshua and Jackson Nguyen Woodruff. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins that he enjoyed spending time with. 

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Selmer and Jeanette Sande, and Raymond and Hilda Holthaus; aunts and uncles Darlene and Wayne Perry, Elwood Syverson, Adrian, Willard, Ken and Ron Holthaus, Inez Schmitt and Pat Seiler, and Jane and Doug Blair; cousins Michael Robertson, Jean Hill, Philip Blair and Teresa Holthaus.

A private memorial service for immediate family will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Helms Funeral Home, followed by a Celebration of Life at the VFW in Decorah, IA from 1-4 pm. An additional Celebration of Life will be held at E9177 North Reedsburg Road, Reedsburg, WI, on July 22, beginning at noon. All friends and family are welcome. 

Memorials may be made to Cory's sons, Dalton and Carsen, in care of: Connie Sande, Aase Haugen Home Assisted Living, 8 Ohio Street Room 110, Decorah, IA 52101.

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