Louis “Corky” William Flynn, 96 (five days short of 97), of Suring, passed away Oct. 10, 2026, at Suring Health and Rehabilitation Center in Suring.
He was born Oct. 15, 1929, to the late William and Anna (Baumgartner) Flynn in Suring. Corky graduated from Mountain High School with the Class of 1947. He joined the United States Army, serving from 1947-49.
He married Iva Lorraine Whitney on Feb. 18, 1950, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Suring. Together they owned and operated Corky’s Bar in Suring for 16 years and then in Breed for 20 years. They were known for their hamburgers, chili and Friday night fish fries.
While in Suring, Corky served several years on the Suring School Board and was a volunteer for the Suring Fire Department. He was a very active member of the Oconto County Tavern League of Wisconsin and the Oconto County Commission on Aging. He was a proud 51-year member of the Harold C. Anderson American Legion Post No. 283.
Corky was a Fourth Degree member of the Msgr. Looze Council 4869 Knights of Columbus since 1969.
Corky is survived by his children, Carol Andrews, Marie Blaser and Sharon (Mike) Jansen; daughter-in-law, Kris Flynn; seven grandchildren, Chuck Andrews, Kate (Jeff) Osborne, Meagan (Nate) Blazejewski, Kelly (Eric) Deterville, Jennifer Magnuson, Jason (Amber Wozniak) Blaser, Michael (Nancy) Jansen; great-grandchildren, Halie, Allison, Jay, Aaron, Matthew, Kenzie, Dylan, Morgan, Raegan, Owen; brother, Mick Flynn. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 66 years, Lorraine; son, Dean; grandson-in-law, Jim Magnuson, Doug Kurek; sister, Billie Miller; brother-in-law, Art Miller; sister-in-law, Mary Flynn; brother- and sister-in-law, Charles and Dorothy Whitney; sister-in-law, Geraldine Whitney.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at St. Michael’s Catholic Chapel at Chute Pond (12494 Highway 32/64, Suring) from 9 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at noon with Father Antonio De los Santos officiating. Interment with military honors will take place at Breed Union Cemetery following the Mass.
Gruetzmacher Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.
Corky’s family would like to thank Paul Ponsegrau, who always made time for a weekly visit; Bill Gerndt and his meals of fresh bluegills; and the Legion members who made sure Dad was always on the Labor Day float.
A special thank you to the staff at Suring Health and Rehabilitation Center. Your kindness, care and of course all the nicknames he gave you over the years will never be forgotten.
Thank you also to Dad’s Unity Hospice team — Ashley, Ashley, Nicole, Skylar and Cheryl, too. We hope you remember the stories Corky told you!
