"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
In loving memory of
Korey A. Meseck
May 2, 1968 - March 18, 2020
Korey Allen Meseck was born May 2, 1968, the son of DuWayne and Marilyn Meseck. He died Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at his home near Ute, Iowa, at the age of fifty-one.
Korey was born in Onawa, Iowa. He was baptized in Christ May 19, 1968, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Ute and later confirmed there on April 4, 1982. He received his education at the Charter Oak-Ute Community School and graduated with the class of 1986. After completing his education he began his career of farming. He was united in marriage to Amy Dimig at St. Paul Lutheran Church on May 11, 1991. The couple made their home on the family farm north of Ute and were blessed with the birth of three daughters, Mariah Jo, Mandy Mae and MaKenna Kori.
He owned and operated the AK Corral in Ute from 1993 to 2000 and the Dug Out from 2010 to 2012. At both places people raved about the food, service and good times. Korey coached little league baseball for one year and girls softball from 1987 to 2012. As a coach, he loved treating his players to a special end of the year trip. He was very proud of taking one softball team to San Diego in 2011 to play in a national championship. Watching his own daughters play softball was his pride and joy. In 2009, he traveled with them to Europe to watch them play. Korey was a sports fan and especially loved the Dallas Cowboys.
Korey was a dedicated member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where he reorganized the LYF and served as their Youth Counselor for many years and also served on the Board of Education. He cherished the time he spent with his daughters, family and friends. He loved farming, cooking for other people, traveling, meeting new people, fishing, relaxing by his pool, playing with kids and raising Saint Bernard dogs. Korey enjoyed missionary work traveling to Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Ukraine. Korey was very generous and helped anyone in need. He was always there to give a helping hand and was very involved in the community. Had a heart of gold, just like his dad.
Korey was preceded in death by his parents, DuWayne and Marilyn Meseck; grandparents, Walter and Vera and Allen and Florence; one brother, Kevin; two nephews, Jason and Jeremiah. Survivors include his daughters, Mariah and her husband, Ted, Mandy and friend Carter and MaKenna; two sisters, Kim and her husband, Bill and Kerry and her husband, Brian (Leon); many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be offered to the Korey Meseck Memorial Fund.
Tributes
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"He was a very good person .. very good softball coach that is going to be missed by so many prayers to the family"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to your daughters and sisters, as well as their families. You were so thoughtful! God Bless!"
"Prayers to all!"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"You will be miss."
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Kory I am glad to have known you. You were such a great man. I am going to miss the conversation's that we would have. I am really am going to miss you, and all of my love to your family in this sad time. Love you man Steve"
"Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Prayers and hugs to each of you! :latin_cross::purple_heart:"
"Deepest sympathy. Kind caring man. He will be missed."
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Remember the motorhome showing up at tourneys, always with a smile. Good man."
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"Lit a candle in memory of Korey A. Meseck"
"My condolences to the family. He was a good man."
"A one-of-a-kind man. We were blessed to have known him."
"Our deepest sympathy.
Lucia and Bill"
"I'm so very sorry for your loss!!! Korey was a one of a kind person, we were all better just to know him!!!!"
"My thoughts and prayers to your family. Korey will always hold a special place in my heart. Sheila (Seufert) Odom"
"My prayers to Korey's daughters and all of his family! He truly was a great guy. So talented at so many things but yet one of the most humble people you could ever know. God bless you all!"
"My sympathies to the family. So many great memories with Korey. Definitely one of the good guys!"
"Our prayers go out to all the Meseck family and you have our deepest sympathy. Whenever we came to Ute and would see Korey the first thing he would do is smile and give us a hug. The memories of celebrating good times together will be with us always. He always talked about and was so proud of his daughters and how his family was such a blessing to him. He was a blessing and will be greatly missed. Jim & Monica Petersen"
"We are so very sorry for your loss McKenna and family! We will pray for strength during this most difficult time! Love, Ciara Barron and family"
"Prayers for all."
"Prayers for all"
"Be still, my soul; the Lord is on your side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; Leave to your God to order and provide; In evry change He faithful will remain. Be still, my soul; your best, your heavnly Friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. "As the world grows more bitter to our souls, Christ becomes sweeter and sweeter." John Gerhard To all the Mesecks, don't despair. Hold on to Jesus and His Word. Talk to your pastor. Oh, how great is Your compassion, Faithful Father, God of grace, That with all our fallen race In our depth of degradation You had mercy so that we Might be saved eternally!"
"God bless you and your family! Your big smile and always a hug will be greatly missed. You touched so many lives and your beautiful daughters will continue your legacy. Until we meet again."
"Words can't express my heartache when I heard the news. Kori was my friend, who was instrumental in my decision to come to COU to coach. Some of the best times of my life were spent with him on the farm, the AK, the Dugout, and the softball diamonds. Kori brought many people together, and helped touch the lives of so many. Who could forget the trips in the RV, the victory fires after a game, and most importantly his infectious smile he wore so proudly. It was always extra big when watching his daughters play. I even got to travel to Greece and Italy with him. We climbed Mount Olympus. Bore witness at the Oracle of Delphi. We walked the halls of the Vatican, and someday we will roam the halls of heaven. Rest in peace my friend. I will miss you, but I will never forget you. Love you man!"
"Korey - I was proud to be your cousin. I looked up to you and admired your accomplishments in school, athletics, church, parenting and your involvement as a contributor to your community. May you rest in peace with your parents, Kevin, our grandparents and those who went before. You will be greatly missed in the hearts of many. I take solace knowing that you be welcomed and wrapped in the light and love of the hosts of heaven."
"A great guy will be missed by so many. His smile will be missed as well as his kindness and personality. He was so proud of you girls and loved you all dearly. He was the best brother Kim and Kerri could ever ask for. We were all blessed to have known him. Our deepest sympathy, love hugs and prayers to all of his family. Jim and Nancy"
"My deepest sympathies to Koreys family. God's peace and mercy to you all. He was the very best softball coach that a young lady could ever ask for. Softball defined my summers when I was younger and I owe that all to Korey. Rest In Peace in the Kingdom of our Lord, coach."
"Our sincere sympathy to Korey's family and all who mourn his loss. Please take comfort in knowing he was one of God's greatest warriors and has left a lasting legacy of love for all. Norm and Sue Johnston"
"You left us way to young Korey, but we will meet again.until then Rest In Peace"
"I think a lot of his former softball players will tell you playing for him was a joy and some of their fondest memories in athletics. Our sympathy to his family having to grieve in an already anxious time. May you feel Gods peace and remember His promises during this time. In Jesus name we pray. Amen"
"Deepest sympathy to the family. Korey was a wonderful person"
"No one had a bigger heart than Korey. We had such fun times going to ISU games, and long talks on family and religion! We will miss his laugh and kindness. Thank you for all you did at St Pauls Korey. May his daughters and family find peace in knowing he is in the Lords arms ."
"Always good for a laugh and gave so much time to so many softball players over the years!! Hes gonna be missed :heart: Hugs and Prayers to Mariah, Mandy and MaKenna:heart:"
"Korey you will be missed and gone too soon. I always enjoyed getting to meet you and talking to you about anything and everything. You truly made me feel a part of the Meseck family, even the past 10 years. I'm going to miss our talks. May God's message of the Resurrection be comforting to all family and friends. - Frank"
"Korey was definitely one of the best! I will always remember Korey by his big smile and his kindness. My deepest sympathies go out to his beautiful daughters and all his family. He will be missed by so many and never forgotten:heart: Rest easy Korey, my family will miss you too!"
"So sorry for your loss."
"Korey gave us his RV to live in after the Mapleton tornado. He barely knew us but showed us such compassion. He gave my family a home when we had no place to go. I'm so sorry to all of his family and friends. He was a great man!"
"My dear cousin Korey, I cant believe that you are gone, taken way too soon. I will never forget all the fun times we had together growing up. We were always there for each other. You had a heart of gold and a smile that could light up any room. You will greatly be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with your beautiful daughters and your sisters and their families."
"This is a man I remember as the most caring person. He would never go without saying hello and buying you a beer. He loved his girls more than the world he lived in. I pray everyday for them & want them to know he will always take care of you. Go State! We will keep cheering them on for you & hope Tammy & Lyle will let us take their new motor home in memory of you ;-)"
"To my lifelong friend. From playing army men on the dirt pile to riding motorcycles. Through school and catechism to graduation. Too many memories to list. Life is short, yours too short. I will see you again in heaven so its not good bye but see you later! Bruce"