Lawrence "Larry" Corey

Lawrence "Larry" Corey passed away on October 22, 2025. He was born on February 1, 1958, in Hawthorne, California, to Herbert and Patricia Corey. Larry spent his early years in southern California before his family relocated to Beatrice, Nebraska, where he attended Beatrice High School during the 1974-75 school year. He graduated from Antelope Valley High School in Lancaster, California, in 1976. Larry built a distinguished career as a Radiation Protection Technician in the nuclear power industry, working in California and Pennsylvania before returning to Nebraska in 1987. He soon welcomed daughter, Marisa, in 1988. Larry worked at Cooper Nuclear Station in Auburn, where he devoted 25 years of service before retiring in 2012.

Larry was an avid outdoorsman whose passions took him across southeast Nebraska—hunting, fishing, and golfing with friends throughout the region. He found joy in both the kitchen and the garden, often growing a large garden and preparing meals for friends and family. After earning his scuba dive certification, Larry explored tropical waters on island getaways with his daughter, Marissa, and close friends.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Herbert and Patricia and brother Jeff Corey.

Survivors: daughter; Marisa Burr (Rod) and grandson Talon of Beatrice, Neb.; brother: Stephen Corey (Gail) of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; nephews: Tyler Corey (Kathleen) of San Luis Obispo, Calif., Brett Corey (Sarah) of Lincoln, Neb.; nieces: Leah Corey (Billy) of Morro Bay, Calif., Lindsey Corey (Ruele) of Overland Park, Kan.; great nieces: Myla and Elyse; great nephews: Mason, Quinn, Conner, Bodi, Silas, and Elston.

A Celebration of Larry’s Life will be held at 2 PM on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Harman-Wright Mortuary in Beatrice. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family’s choice with a later designation. Condolences can be shared online at www.harmanwrightmortuary.com

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