R.I.P.: Former Waterloo Radio Personality Cory Ford

Cory Ford

Longtime Waterloo radio personality Cory Ford died at home in rural Cedar Falls on Wednesday.

He was 45, according to wcfcourier.com.  Sheriff’s deputies investigated, and foul play is not suspected.

Ford, a north Wisconsin native and a father, had been a DJ and music program director at classic rock station KCRR 97.7 FM, working in local radio for more than 15 years.

An official at KCRR said Thursday everybody is shaken up at the station.

“Cory worked in the Waterloo radio market for approximately 15 years and was the face of KCRR for most of those years. We are all deeply saddened by the loss of not just a former co-worker but a great friend as well. Cory was very involved in the public and a beloved member of the community. We want to extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time,” KCRR officials said in a statement.

Ford’s position at KCRR was eliminated in December.  More recently he had been an insurance agent, according to his page.

After a stint on the morning show at KDAT-FM in Cedar Rapids, Ford came to Waterloo area in the early 2000s as part of the KCRR team.