Service Information
Cory P. Thode, age 49, of Andover, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson.
Obituary
Cory Paul Thode was born on March 15, 1971, in Hutchinson, MN. He was the youngest of six children of Florian and Verneice Thode. His siblings, Cindy, Tim, Pam, Sheila, and Randy, welcomed baby Cory home with great excitement. Cory, with big blue eyes, was a spirited boy full of love, fun, and entertainment. He was so loved.
Cory grew in faith and character at St. Anastasia Catholic Church and St. Anastasia Catholic School. He attended Hutchinson High School graduating in 1989. He found his love of sports playing hockey for the Hutchinson Tigers. He was also a member of the 1980 Hutchinson Tiger Hockey Decade Team. His love of sports continued his entire life, following his favorite teams and reciting players and statistics.
He attended Winona State University and Metropolitan State University.
Cory loved fun and adventure and would try most activities for the thrill of it. Highly competitive, he played softball, golf, hockey, water skied, skateboarded, snow skied, traveled, and even tried bullfighting. He had a genuine, contagious laugh that we still hear and an amazing grin we will always remember.
His friends were always an extension of his family and he cherished them from grade school throughout his entire life.
He worked for many years at US Bank and was also employed by his best friend, Brian Solsrud, at Bergen Financial.
He was a veteran serving his country in the Army National Guard.
He resided in Andover, MN.
Cory died on March 8, 2021, from pneumonia.
Survived by his father Florian Thode and siblings Cindy (Thode)
and Scott Decker, Tim, and Gail Thode, Pam (Thode) and Steve Adams, Sheila (Thode) Ulrich, Randy Thode. Nieces and nephews; Natalie and Joel Leeman, Olivia and Luke Gotta, Mandy Thode and Brooklyn and Ruby Sturges. Tim and Courtney Thode and Ainsley, Nathan, Emelia, Camdyn. Matt and Sara Thode and Jones, Zella, Hawkins. Tait, Trace and Marissa, and Tory Adams. Carlie Ulrich and Alonzo Tramiel and Trey, Amiyah, and Zoey. Claire Hantge. Connor Ulrich and Lukas Miller. Kyle and Hattie Thode.
Cory is also survived by his Uncle Paul Thode who had a very special place in his life.
Cory had an extended family of many, many friends who were truly his brothers and sisters.
He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Verneice, who he missed every day since her death in 2014.
We will always miss you Cory and love you
Tracy Meyer says
Forever in Our Hearts-Class of 89′
Andy Brutus says
Cory was a great guy. Had many friends and loved to socialize. Loved hockey, good music, dogs, and his faith. I only knew him this last year meeting him at the dog park but he was always a guy who would help out a friend. He will be greatly missed.
Eric Muellerleile says
I hadn’t spoke with Cory for many years, but I’ll always have fond memories of being classmates with him when we were just grade school kids at St Anastasia years ago. We had a lot of fun. He’s gone far too soon. My condolences to his family.
Bradley Ruppert says
Will miss you greatly my friend. Condolences to the family.
Ryan Bonniwell says
Thoughts and prayers to Cory’s family
Steve and Sandy Sturges says
Our sympathy to all of Cory’s family.
Angelene says
Cory will be forever missed. He had a great taste in music and always wanted everyone to have a good time. He was always so caring and giving. Cory was an amazing god father to our dog Bowie. Will miss his infectious laugh and amazing presence.
Bob Weir says
Cory is missed. I hope he is rocking out with Jerry Garcia in the great beyond. We’ll see you down the road, Mr. Thode.
John P Fennig says
A gentle and kind person. Met him regularly at the Dog Park with Mooshu. May the dog park in heaven be awesome!
Sonja Peterson says
Blessings to Cory’s family.
Karen Hoffmann says
Florian & entire Thode family,
Sending our sympathy & remembering all of you in our thoughts & prayers. May all of you find strength from your fond memories. I am sure the Lord & his Mom greeted him at the gates of Heaven with open arms .
May God Bless all of you and his memory. Love, hugs & prayers to all.
Larry & Karen Hoffmann (Florian–my parents were Archie & Dorothy Gilberts)
Shay Cates says
Was such a funny and amazing classmate and friend. Will forever be missed but never forgotten. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
David D Streeter says
A really great man
Jason Muscala says
I worked with Cory for over 10 years and we had lots of good times together. He was passionate about many things…Hockey, Hutch, Andover, his dogs, good music and he was immensely proud of his nieces and nephews. Sad that we lost touch these last few years after he left. My thoughts and prayers to his loved ones.
Kath Creamer k_creamer@hotmail says
Dearest Cody,
Thank you for your optimistic spirit, warm heart, love of dogs, Ween and numerous other country hits, jolly Turbo fueled humor, labor of love at USdank, and your unique ability to make everyone feel like your closest friend. A good man, loved by so many!! May light perpetual shine upon you my friend.
Rob Morse says
Condolences to the family. Cory was a always ready with a joke or keen insight whenever the chips were down. Always ready to help a customer or a coworker. You will be missed Cory!
geoffrey wayne docken says
Cory was a player on the first Hockey Conference Championship Team in Hutchinson.
He was an excellent skater, very coachable and loved the game of hockey.
I have fond memories of Cory.
Kevin Kavanaugh says
Just found out about Cory’s passing. I worked with him for several years at U.S. Bank. His sense of humor was unforgettable. May he rest in peace.