Corey Bilger

Corey Lee Bilger is remembered by those who knew him first and foremost as a devoted father and a steady presence in his family’s life. Public records and community accounts identify Corey as a 33-year-old Columbia, Missouri resident who worked at the Quaker Oats facility and who took great pride in providing for his two daughters. Community fundraising pages created after his death reflect the deep ties he had with family and co-workers and describe a man who cherished everyday moments with his children.

Friends and family described Corey's commitment to his family responsibilities and to his job. Several community sources note that he and the mother of his children had been together for many years and raised their daughters together, making family life a guiding priority. Coworkers who contributed to memorial fundraisers emphasized his work ethic at Quaker Oats and the quiet way he supported those close to him.

On February 1, 2024, Corey died in Columbia, Missouri. Local news reports confirm that he was shot that evening at a West Boulevard gas station and later died at a local hospital. Those facts are part of the public record, but they do not define the whole of who Corey was. In remembering him, those who loved him point to the routines and small joys of family life — the everyday care, the shared meals, and the devotion to his daughters — as the true measure of his life.

Public remembrances and community fundraising efforts following his death sought to support his children and partner while celebrating Corey's role as a father, partner, and colleague. Though an official published obituary or funeral-home notice matching the exact death date was not found in public obituary indexes, multiple reputable local news outlets and community sources verify his death and the impact on his family and community. Corey’s life mattered to those who knew him; the memories held by his family and friends — of his dedication, his work, and his care for his daughters — remain the most meaningful tribute.