Cole was born on March 9, 1984 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Kathryn (Dave) Rikess and Larry (Anita) Hering, and was one of five children. He grew up in Bayport and attended Stillwater area high school.
Cole became an accomplished Chef in Minneapolis at Brasa, Dakota Jazz Club, Northeast Social Club and Four Bells. It was important to Cole that he stayed in touch with his many close friends. Even after moving away, spending long hours visiting on the phone.
Upon moving to Knoxville in 2018, while working for United Parcel Service, he lived with his brother, Eric, and sister-in-law, Bridget, until he found his own apartment.
Cole’s hobbies included hockey, football, baseball, and music. As a youth hockey player, Cole played on many hockey teams at his beloved St. Mary’s Point Arena. When he moved to Minneapolis he was a volunteer youth hockey coach for the Minneapolis Park System. He was an avid guitarist and collected guitar pics from many famous artists. As part of a group called The Three Amigos, he combined with best friends Dustin Pettee and Mitch Otterson to see many national artists all over the Midwest. He loved animals and the great outdoors and enjoyed hiking excursions.
He is survived by his parents, sister Sarah Day, brothers, Eric (Bridget), Matthew, and Javon (Elodie), and his four nephews; Cameron, Graysen, Croix and Avery. He is also survived by his Uncle Martin Kors, Aunt Amy Korthank, Uncle Bill (Carol) Hering and Aunt Carrie (John) Carlberg, Uncle Tom (Bonnie ) Benoy and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; William and Helen Hering and Doris Korthank; nephew Haydan and niece Catherine.
A memorial service will be held at a later date and the interment will be private. Details will be communicated directly to friends and family.
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