Dean Corgan Jr.

Dean Corgan Jr., born August 17, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on November 12, 2026. Dean’s family and friends knew him by his nickname Corky. He will be remembered as a loving, caring man who worked his whole life to provide for his family and who found his greatest joy in spending time with those he loved most.

Dean proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Throughout his life, he enjoyed many simple pleasures that reflected his warm and spirited personality. He liked to fish, loved the St. Louis Cardinals, and enjoyed woodworking. He was known for making up his own jokes and for entertaining his grandchildren by playing the harmonica. Dean had a remarkable love of movies, keeping a folder on every one and sharing all he knew about them with enthusiasm. He also loved to dance with the love of his life and always appreciated his wife’s cooking and baking.

Above all, Dean was devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Corgan, with whom he shared a life centered on love, companionship, and family. He also leaves behind his daughters, Shari Griffin (Tom) and Jill Oglesby (Eric), and his son, Scott Corgan (Michaele). His legacy continues through his grandchildren, Krista Brammer (Caleb), Colin Griffin (Kyra), Danielle Retzer (Caleb), Brianna Corgan (Logan), Rainie Corgan (Ryan), Emily Horn (Owen), and Sarah Oglesby (Evan), and through his great-grandchildren, Braxton, Bryson, and Ashton. He is also survived by his brother, Steve Corgan; his brother-in-law, Jim Hanebrink; and a host of other family members and friends who will cherish his memory.

Dean was preceded in death by his father, Dean Corgan Sr.; his mother, Helen Corgan; and his sister, Diane Hanebrink.

He will be remembered for his humor, his steady devotion to his family, and the joy he brought to everyday moments. His memory will live on in family gatherings, in stories shared with laughter, in music played for grandchildren, and in the love he gave so freely to those around him.