Claude Cordes

RUSHFORD, MINN. - Claude R. Cordes, 58, of Vinegar Hill near Rushford died Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at his home. He was born on January 7, 1946, in LaCrosse, Wis. to Willard and Myrtle (Doblar) Cordes. He attended Vinegar Hill School and Rushford High School. He farmed on Vinegar Hill for all of his life. He was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church in Rushford. Claude enjoyed any activity that allowed him to be outdoors in the summer, especially, fishing, hunting, barbecues, driving, mowing lawn, and picking up cans on the road-sides. He also loved to bake, and spend time with his grandchildren. He is survived by three daughters: Channon Cordes of Rushford, Minn., Margaret (Troy) Roe of Hayfield, Minn. Amanda (Josh) Bedard of Dunkerton, Iowa.; one son, Billy Ray (Tegan) Cordes of Rushford, Minn.; five grandchildren: Shelby, Kelsey, Lauren, Alexis and Triton; one brother, Dennis Cordes of Houston, Minn.; and one sister: Mary Ellen (Clark) Cords of Rushford, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2004, at the St. Marks Lutheran Church in Rushford with the Rev. Douglas Heuiser officiating. Burial will be in the Money Creek Cemetery in Money Creek, Minn. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2004, at Hoff Funeral Homes - Rushford Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.