Cory Carver

Cory J “Chops” Carver, 52, of New Hampton, Iowa, died Monday, March 3, 2025, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Hampton.

Celebration of life: 3:00 to 5:00 P.M., Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein, Iowa.

Cory J Carver was born December 18, 1972 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Merlin ”Mert” John and Brenda Michelle (Dial) Carver. He attended high school in Topeka, Kansas Graduating in 1991. Following high school, Cory joined the Special Olympics Bowling Team. He enjoyed eating Fritos, French fries, drinking Pepsi and completing puzzles. Cory’s greatest pleasure in life came from Harley Davidson Motorcycles.

Cory is survived by his 2 brothers: Chris (Rose) Carver of Fredericksburg and Gary (Kristin) Aldrich of Raleigh, North Carolina; 8 nieces and nephews: Vic Carver, Jeramiah Carver, Michael Carver, Zach Carver, Marissa Carver, Carson Aldrich, Addilyn Aldrich and Isabella Aldrich; 2 aunts: Candy (Jim) Rude of River Falls, Minnesota and Wendy (Joel) Merck of River Falls, Minnesota; Stepfather: Rob Irvine of Stanley.

Cory was preceded in death by his mother: Brenda Irvine on 12/31/2020; father: Mert Carver on 3/26/2014.