Louis E. Corbet Saginaw, Michigan
Our beloved father and grandfather passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016, age 86 years. He was born on July 7, 1930, son of the late Harry and Mary (Carle) Corbet in Lima, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Nuremberg, Germany during the Korean War Conflict. Louis married Phyllis Allen on January 9, 1954, she predeceased him on January 9, 2010. He moved his family to Saginaw from Ohio in 1962 and worked as a Union Carpenter for many years. Even after retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, attending craft shows, spending Winters in Florida and traveling with Phyllis, gardening and attending train shows with an interest in steam engines. Louis loved his family and was a great teacher of many skills to his children and grandson Bryan. He included them in many handy projects around the house. He loved pets and always had a dog.
He is survived by one daughter, Susan Corbet; one son, Tim Corbet (Jan Harris) and one grandson, Bryan Corbet; his brother, Herbert (Bev) Corbet of OH; special friends, Bob and Wilma Elder and Marvin and Shirley of PA. He was predeceased by his brother, Fred Corbet; his sisters, Donna Young and Jean Fraunfelter. The Corbet family would like to extend their appreciation to Covenant VNA Hospice and McBrite Manor/Wellspring Lutheran Services.
Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, December 18, 2016 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at W. L. Case and Company, 4480 Mackinaw Road. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Hopevale Church, the American Cancer Society, Covenant VNA Hospice or His Restoration Ministries. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in Alger, OH with burial in Auglaize Cemetery in Harrod, OH.
Funeral Home:
W. L. Case and Company Mackinaw Funeral Chapel
4480 Mackinaw Road
Saginaw, MI
US 48603