Robert E. Corey

HOUSTON, MINN. - Robert E. Corey, 93, of Houston, died Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at the Valley View Nursing Home in Houston. Robert was born on September 30, 1913, in Winona County, Minn. to Lee and Patrina (Olson) Corey. He was raised in Winona County. On May 13, 1942, he married Evelyn Johnson. Robert farmed at Looney Valley and Fort Ridgely areas in rural Houston. He was an active member of the Looney Valley Lutheran Church. He loved the outdoors. Robert's interests included fishing, deer hunting, watching wildlife, farming, traveling, and in his younger years, playing softball. He is survived by one son: Darrell (Janine) Corey of Dakota, Minn.; one daughter: Dr. Sandra Enger of Huntsville, Ala.; five grandchildren: Dr. Lee Enger, Chris (Amy) Enger, Nikki (Daniel) Enger-Luster, Naomi Corey, and Ingred (Tim) Haase. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, parents, three brothers, and one sister. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, at Looney Valley Lutheran Church in rural Houston with the Rev. Jeff Forbes officiating. Burial will be in the Money Creek Cemetery in rural Houston. Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, at Hoff Funeral Homes - Houston Chapel, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. The family prefers memorials to be directed to the Looney Valley Lutheran Church. Please feel free to sign the guest book or leave a memory of Robert with the family at www.hofffuneral.com