Munster, Indiana
ROBERT C. BLAEMIRE FORMERLY OF HAMMOND, IN Robert C. "Cork" Blaemire, age 86, of Fredericksburg, VA passed away on November 6, 2010. He had cancer. Born on April 13, 1924 in Hammond, IN, he graduated from Hammond High School. He served in World War II in the South Pacific with the 1st Armored...
Read MoreMy sincere condolences to family, I remember Corky as a remember of the Hammond Fire Department. He was a good friend of my dad, both served along with me. Many fond memories.
Wayne Duncanson
November 03, 2023 | Family
I will miss my Uncle cork very much. I remember as a child..hiding in my closet because I was afraid of my Uncle cork. I would ask my Mom...Is he going to come to? In later years he told me that he only pestered people that he liked. I remember the days at Sanibelle Island when he wouldn't let me go out on the beach till the sun came up...He was a great man and I will miss him very much. I love you Uncle Cork!
Kim Given
September 08, 2011 | Munster, IN
I only have sweet memories of my Uncle Cork. When I was a little girl I used to be afraid of him..I used to hide in the closet and ask my Mom..is He coming too? I guess it was his voice..he always told me that if he didn't love me he would not tease the Hell out of me! I miss him very much.. and miss all of the crazy sayings that he said on a daily basis. Love you Uncle Cork...see you again soon!
Kim Given
September 01, 2011 | Munster, IN
Corky singing "Blue Moon", April 2009 Falls Run
Dear Donna,
Thank you for letting me know of Corky's passing - I will miss seeing his smiling face at the Fredericksburg Big Band events. It was good to see you at the dinner / dance on Saturday night. I enjoyed knowing Corky - albeit brief. I have fond memories of him singing "Blue Moon" with me and the Fredericksburg Big Band in April 2009. Attached is a picture from that night. It was a pleasure to know him. I like to think that he's singing with a big band in heaven now!
Mary Jo Prouty
April 04, 2011 | Lorton, VA
My Condolences to Corky's family, I remember him from my visits to see my Dad, Dewey Robinson at the Station. Thanks for befriending my Dad and Mom (Maxine.) I started in 74 and Corky left in 74 with my Dad. God Bless Tom Robinson (retired HFD)
November 12, 2010
Donna, I have many good memories of Corky on and off the job. My mother, Lorriane and I send our condolences and prayers to you and your family.
Chuck Dixon
November 10, 2010 | La Porte, IN
My deepest sympathies go out to your family. I remember Chief Blaemire well.
My father, Martin Popagain was also a chief officer with him. Will keep the family in our prayers.
Martin Popagain
November 10, 2010 | Griffith, IN
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT A/C ROBERT (CORKY) BLAEMIRE. HE WAS A "BUD" OF MY DAD'S, LEO DUNCANSON. I CAN REMEMBER HIM COMING OVER TO THE HOUSE AND SINGING WHILE MY STEP-MOTHER PLAYED THE PIANO, WHEN I WAS A YOUNG KID. ALSO REMEMBER HIM AS AN A/C WHEN I WAS A ROOKIE ON THE HAMMOND FIRE DEPT. MY CONDOLENCES TO DONNA AND THE BLAEMIRE FAMILY.
WAYNE DUNCANSON
November 10, 2010 | HAMMOND, IN
Donna, So sorry to hear about Cork. My mom saw it in the Times. I know that he has been sick for a while. Maybe I still will get out that way some time. My best to you and all yours.
Susann Barnes
November 10, 2010 | Crown Point, IN