Graduation Year | Class of 1990 |
Date of Passing | Apr 17, 2010 |
About | Corey R. Medler, 38 of Morley, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at home surrounded by family. He was born November 9, 1971 to the late Bob and Bonnie Medler. He was the youngest of 4 siblings. He graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School in 1990. His former classmates and friends gave him great joy and strength during his final days. Corey was self-employed as an owner/operator of his own trucking company. He took great pride in his award winning semi-tractors and trailers. He also had a talent for landscaping for himself and others. Corey enjoyed many outdoor activities such as using his UTV, riding snowmobiles, working on his yard, spending time with his dog “Gatorâ€, driving his Mustang convertible, deer hunting and riding his motorcycle. Road trips and vacations on his Harley Davidson motorcycle, with his many friends, were some of Corey’s greatest joys. He is survived by his brothers; Craig (Bonnie) Medler of Morley, Curt (Susan) Medler of Morley and a sister, Cammille Hemmerich of Oklahoma, as well as several nieces and nephews; Ashley, Tiffany, Matthew, Megan, Amber, Gregg and Christian. Memorial services will take place 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 22nd at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Zane Abberger officiating. Burial will be at the Aetna Township Cemetery in Morley. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Following the memorial and graveside service a luncheon will be provided for family and friends at the Stanwood Eagles. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are being accepted by Corey’s family for several worthy charities of his choice. |