Service Information
Kory Lee Benton, age 55, of Glencoe, formerly of Chaska, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his home in Glencoe.
A private family memorial service will be held.
Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 1:00-3:00 P.M. at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Obituary
Kory Lee Benton was born on March 6, 1968, in Glencoe, Minnesota. He was the son of George and Janice (Raether) Benton. He was baptized on March 17, 1968, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 25, 1982, both at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota. He received his education in Glencoe and graduated with the Glencoe High School class of 1986.
Kory was most recently employed at Window World in St. Paul, Minnesota, for a number of years. Prior to that, Kory was employed at Custom Mill Work in St. Paul, and Chaska Building Center in Chaska, Minnesota.
Kory’s true love was fishing, so much so that he was able to turn that into a career and became a launch captain at Richie’s Launch Service in Garrison, Minnesota, on Mille Lacs in his earlier years with his friend, Dave Ford.
Kory passed away on October 4, 2023, at his home in Glencoe, Minnesota at the age of 55 years. Blessed be his memory.
Kory is survived by his
Parents, George and Janice Benton;
Sister, Kim Nemitz and her husband, John;
Nieces, Kelli Dahlman and her husband, Ryan, Michelle Nemitz and her husband, Tyler Guest;
Great-Nieces, Alexis Dahlman, Skyler Dahlman, Ava Dahlman;
Great-Nephews, Zach Damlow, Charlie Guest;
Uncles and Aunts, Phil Benton and his significant other, Charleen Goslar, Mike Benton and his wife, Betty, Jim Benton and his wife, Janice, Karen Koepp and her husband, Larry, Robert Raether;
Cousins, Shane Benton and his wife, Janis, Leigh Cohrs and her husband, Joel, Craig Benton, Eric Benton and his wife, Mary, Kristopher Forsberg, Ryan Forsberg, Michaele Nelson and her significant other, Mark Steen, Kris Stradtmann and her husband, Mark, Jesse Koepp, Mike Koepp and his friend, Jane Alsleben, Crystal Robinson and her husband, Richard;
Fishing buddies and Many friends.
Kory was preceded in death by Grandparents, Ray and Alvina Benton, Herb and Mabel Raether; Aunts and Uncles, Denny and Mary Forsberg, Barbara Benton, Candy Benton, and Dolly Raether; Cousins, Kyle Benton, and Jason Koepp.
Kris Stradtmann says
So many memories growing up….Too many to mention. I will always remember teasing him that he was older than me…(by 4 months). Rest in peace Kory. I will miss you.
Brad & Bonnie Hahn says
George and Jan,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you. RIP Kory
Sheila says
So sad to hear his about a classmate Rip Kory.
Mary Mueller says
Janice and George, we are so sorry for your loss. All our sympathy. Mary and Don Mueller
jeff ned exsted says
from Helen baker and all the neighborhood kids and games at night football and baseball kickball !! then the sneaking smokes and beers from the parents!! not saying it was always easy, lol we grew up in the 80s the good years, I was happy to have known kory and that sly little grin when I did, and I hope he is in a good place now!!
Michaele says
I will never forget him dancing to shaw Allen Shaw at herbie and mabels house at holidays. Such great memories. Cherish all of them
Jeanette Miller says
George, Jan and Kim
Sorry to hear of Kory’s passing. God’s blessing for all of you as you go thur the grieving process.
Jeanette Miller
Jody and Cory Polifka says
So sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to Kory’s family. Prayers sent your way.
Lori & Dave Weber says
George, Jan and family
I’m so sorry to hear about Kory.
He will be missed by many.
RIP Kory.
Leslie Doolittle says
So sorry for your loss Kory was a fun classmate. I’ll never forget the day he was dared to snort kool-aid and he did it, so funny.
Nick Peters says
Kory was my favorite coworker from Custom. He used to bring me his mom’s baked goods, and I would send him my baked goods. He even made me egg nog ice cream from scratch. Something that was definitely out of his comfort zone. He and I shared the same taste in music. Would also go to the bar sometimes after work. I’ll be eating a radish sandwich for you this week haha I will never forget you told me that was your favorite sandwich.
I’ll miss you and praying for you bud
-Nick
Dan Mueller says
That time we dressed up and did the Kiss concert in your basement was an all-time great memory. RIP Kory, and my best to your family.
Dan