CORLE, Joseph Richard "Joe" - b. August 24, 1937 - d. July 19, 2018

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Joseph Richard Corle of Moline, Kansas, passed away on July 19, 2018 at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas at the age of 80.  He was born on August 24, 1937 in rural Montgomery County, Kansas, the son of Alfred Richard and Mabel Dora (Garen) Corle.

Joe was raised in Longton, Kansas and attended local schools.  He worked on a ranch after high school and later ran heavy equipment.  On July 4, 1958, he was united in marriage to Patricia "Pat" Boulanger in Longton. They made their home in Longton and later moved to Moline.  To this union, two children were born. 

Joe ran heavy equipment working for the State of Kansas and later for the Elk County Road Department.  During his retirement, he drove the bus for Elk County Public Transportation.  Joe had a special love for his grandchildren, and he faithfully cared for animals, especially his horses.

Joe is survived by his wife, Patricia "Pat" of the home; his children, Barbara Jolene Corle of Howard, Kansas and Susan JoAnn and husband, Tolbert Livingston of Emporia, Kansas; his grandchildren, Aquisha, Malik, and  Myles Livingston; and his brothers, Larry Corle of Coffeyville, Kansas, Charles Corle of Wichita, Kansas, Gene Corle of Elk Falls, Kansas, and Jim Corle of Cimarron, Kansas.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Nancy Tuck. 

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Flint Hills Assembly of God in Howard, Kansas with Pastor Mike Stubbs of Victory Fellowship Church of Emporia officiating. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.koupfunerals.com.   Cremation has been effected.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the Elk County General Public Transportation or the Moline Friendship Meals.  Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka, Kansas 67045 which is overseeing arrangements. 

(taken from the Koup Family Funeral Home website)