STEVEN M. CORBETT

STEVEN M. CORBETT, died suddenly on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. Born Nov. 3, 1970, in Valparaiso, Ind., he was a son of Claire and Donald Corbett. He was an outstanding football, wrestling, and baseball athlete for LaPorte High School. He was inducted into the Laporte High School football Hall of Fame. Steve graduated from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., with honors holding a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master's degree in manufacturing. In 2002, he earned an MBA in International Business from Emory University. Steve began his career after graduating from Purdue University at Allied Signal Aerospace in South Bend, Ind., Parker Hannifin in Kalamazoo, Mich., and Dublin, Ga., in aeronautical engineering. After receiving his MBA, he worked at DePuy Orthopedics in Warsaw, Ind., as Director of Manufacturing and then joined Johnson and Johnson DePuy division as Vice President of Global Supply Chain. While working in Warsaw, he served as Board of Directors for United Way. In 2019, he became Vice President of Multi-Site Operations at Boston Scientific where he was a great leader for the global supply chain and peripheral interventions teams. He was well known for his collaborative and calm approach. Steve was a mentor to many and always had time to listen, give guidance, and coach. A devoted family man, he leaves behind his loving wife, Laura (Dobbins); son, Ian; and daughter, Abby. Laura and Steve were planning their next adventure in their almost 25 years of marriage soon to become empty nesters, with plans for travel and fun. Their son Ian will be attending his senior year at Xavier University. Their daughter Abby will be attending her freshman year at University of Minnesota. They are committed to making their father proud. He has also survived by his mother, Claire Corbett of LaPorte, Ind.; and brother, Richard (Lucinda and Ariel) of Goose Creek, S.C. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald; and brother, Guy. Memorial service is noon Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 East Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, Minn., with visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, make a charitable contribution in Steve's name to an organization of donor's choice. Arrangements by David Lee Funeral Home, Wayzata. (952)473-5577. www.davidleefuneralhome.com