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Roger Kornbau Obituary
Naples - Roger C. Kornbau, age 95, passed away at Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua on Sunday, March 21, 2021.
Roger was born on February 13, 1926 in Canandaigua.
Roger is survived by his daughters: Karen Kornbau of Taos, New Mexico & Heidi Bertin of Quimper, France; 3 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter; a sister, Linda M. (Tom) Sargent of Rochester, NY and a brother, C. Joseph Kornbau of California; nieces, nephews and special thanks to niece and nephew: Paula Hoffman & Dan Richardson of Johnstown, NY.
In addition to his parents, Roger is also predeceased by his brothers: Floyd Kornbau and Peter Kern & Richard Richardson.
Roger was called to serve his country in World War II, and stayed to make it a career, retiring in 1968 after 24 years of service. He served in Okinawa, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Thailand. After leaving the Army, he pursued his passion for painting and sculpting.
Friends are invited to share memories of his life at the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home on Friday, March 26, 2021 from 11am-12pm; funeral services will be private. Roger will be buried in Coye Cemetery in South Bristol. Family & friends are reminded that facial coverings, social distancing and no-contact policies will be in place at the funeral home. If you are feeling unwell, please stay home and contact your healthcare provider.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wayland. To leave an online condolence, please visit BairdFuneralHomes.com
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