"I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."
In loving memory of
Raymond Corcoran
January 1, 1900 - January 25, 2009
RUSHFORD, MINN. - Raymond D. "Danny" Corcoran, 71, of Rushford, Minn. died on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at his home.
Danny was born on August 14, 1937, in Bethany, Minn. to Thomas and Sophia (Koenig) Corcoran. Danny lived in Winona, Corey Valley, and Rushford. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1956. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. On February 20, 1960, Danny married Patricia Schlink. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rushford. Danny worked at Owl Motors, Winona Auto Parts, Miller Supply, P & J Motors, Earl's Tree Service, and operated Dan's Standard. Danny also farmed and while farming he also worked for Dahl's Auto Works and Motor Parts and Equipment until his retirement. Following the Rushford flood, Danny was dubbed the name, Mayor of Femaville.
Danny is survived by his wife, Pat; four children: Paul (Nancy) Corcoran of Rushford, Sally (Garry) Swenson of Mabel, Minn., Joe Corcoran of Sun Prairie, Wis., and Mark (Jennifer) Corcoran of Savage, Minn.; ten grandchildren: Shannon (Ryan), Laura, Nicholas, Shelby (Adam), Nathaniel (Jennise), Jaclyn (Asher), Stephanie, Samantha, Johnathon, and Maxwell; four great-grandchildren: Brennan, Domanick, Evan, and Avery; one brother, Conrad (Delores) Corcoran of Big Bend, Wis.; two sisters: Louise (Leo) Heppelmann of Bellchester, Minn., and Bernadette (Thomas) Krage of Houston, Minn.; and by Nurse Abigail.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Mary Blaschke, and Audrey Thill; and one brother James "Joe" Corcoran.
There will be a Funeral Mass for Danny at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rushford with the Rev. Joseph Pete officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, at Hoff Funeral Homes - Rushford Chapel and also one hour prior to the Funeral Mass at the church on Wednesday.
Please leave a memory of Danny, sign his online guestbook, and view his tribute video at www.hofffuneral.com
Tribute video can be found at: http://videos.lifetributes.com/50611
Tributes
"Pat and Family, Our hearts are heavy to hear of Danny's passing. Please know, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I will always cherish our Sunday afternoon chats! Always in our hearts, Linden and Heidi"
"Pat and family~ Sorry to hear of Danny's passing. I remember many good times that were spent with you. I will keep you in my prayers. Edna"
"Pat and family, My deepest sympathy to you at the loss of Dan. My family, Dan and Rose Culhane, knew the Corcoran family well. Your memories will carry you through to brighter days. May Dan rest in peace. Rose Marie (Culhane) and Ed Bott"
"Thinking of your family. God Bless"
"I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you all."
"Paul, Sorry to read of your Dad's passing. Sending warm thoughts your way. Best to you and the entire family. Hope to see you this summer. Brenda (Johnson) Crews"
"Pat and family, Danny was a good friend and I rode the school bus and went to school with him. My sympathy to all of you. Delaine Kjos"
"We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this hard time. I remember Uncle Danny since I was a child. He was always kind and friendly and had a smile on his face."