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Robert J. "Corky" Corthier Sr.

Robert Corthier Obituary

March 24, 1933 - Oct. 4, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Robert J. "Corky" Corthier Sr., 77, of South Bend, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Monday, October 4th, in his residence after suffering an apparent heart attack. Mr. Corthier was born on March 24, 1933, in South Bend, and had resided in the area his lifetime. On May 19, 1956, in South Bend, he married the former Betsy R. Medich, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Missy Glon of South Bend; and three sons, Robert J. Corthier Jr. and Christian J. Corthier, both of South Bend, and Donald N. (Lisa) Corthier of Buchanan, MI; two grandchildren, Christopher and Justin Glon; and great-granddaughter, Katelin Glon. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Corthier retired as a brick mason, and for many years owned the Sells-Corthier Construction Company in South Bend. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict, and was proud of his military service. He was a member of the Brick Layers Union, Operators Union and Indiana Farm Bureau. He raised Standard Bred Horses for may years, and was an avid sports fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears. He loved Notre Dame football. Mr. Corthier looked forward to spending the winters in Florida which he did for many years. The family request all memorial contributions be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Visitation hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 7th, in the Hanley & Sons "Southwest chapel" Funeral Home, located at West Ireland Road, Indiana 23, South Bend. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home, with Fr. David Porterfield officiating. Burial to follow at Southlawn Cemetery, with military graveside services. The HANLEY & SONS Funeral Home handled arrangements and services and extends its deepest sympathy to the Corthier family.

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Published by South Bend Tribune on Oct. 6, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Corthier

19 Entries

Bob Medich

October 9, 2010

To everyone in the Corthier family, my deepest sympathies.

October 7, 2010

Florida Winter

DEAN & SHIRLEY MUNGER

October 7, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Corrie Wynns

October 7, 2010

Don, Liza and The Corthier Family-

So sorry to learn of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Theresa Smith

October 6, 2010

Our Smith family appreciated Corky being such a good friend to our dad, Gerald. They spent many happy hours together at "The Ranch" in New Port Richey. He will be missed.

Corky

October 6, 2010

Dear Betsy,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. From Florida - Pat Jaworski Shulmier

October 6, 2010

So sorry to hear of your father's passing. My condolences to Don, Liza, and your family.

Kate (Doherty) Murphy

October 6, 2010

To all of Corky's family from the
Florida "Smith's. He was such a great
friend to Gerald. We all enjoyed his company. He was my "teacher "in the game of football. He enjoyed Florida so much. We will miss him. Dona Smith

Alison Reinholt

October 6, 2010

Corky has been a special part of our family for so many years. Though we may not see each other often, I always know he cares and I can share joys and struggles and he will show his support. I will miss his teasing, joking around, great sense of humor and boisterous laugh.

To Corky's children and grandchildren- I don't know you, but heard of you often. I am terribly sorry for your loss. He will be fondly remembered.

To the man I will always consider my uncle, thank you!! Safe travels, my friend. May we one day meet again in His splendor.

October 6, 2010

Dear Betsy:
I'm so sorry to learn that you have suffered the loss of your husband. May God give you the grace and strength to remember the good times and continue your productive life.
Love,
George R. Lambert

John Wesolowski

October 6, 2010

Rob, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Bill George

October 6, 2010

Chris, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

October 6, 2010

Betsy: I was so sorry to hear of Corky's passing. I have fond memories of Corky helping us build our cottage at Birch Lake. We surely could not have done it without him. It was his idea to make the fireplace a whole wall of brick, which we really loved. We don't live up there anymore, as we built a place down by the water after my folks died about 11 years ago. Jim and I would love to hear from you. We are living in California until May, when we move back to the lake.

October 6, 2010

Betsy; I share your sorrow in the loss of Corky. He will be remembered in my prayers. All the best to you in life.
Denis Woodka

Maria Michels

October 6, 2010

My deepest sympathies to Teta and my cousins Rob, Missy, Don & Chris. I have so many fond memories of Uncle Corky and the summers I spent with him and Teta Bea. He taught me how to swim and saved me from the mean rooster(s)! I guess I have him to thank for my love of ice cream sundae "treats"! He and my Tata, the brothers-in-law, will now be together. Rest in Peace! Memory Eternal! Love you all, Mash.

Val Medich

October 6, 2010

Rob, Missy, Donald, Christian and Teta Betsy, I'm very sorry to hear of Uncle Corky's passing. My prayers are with you all.

Love,
JR.

Frank & Irma Rice

October 6, 2010

I have some very fond memory's of the times Corky and I had dealing with Horses and just hanging out together -I will miss Corky very much and wish his family peace durring this loss.
From Frank and Irma Rice

Wanda Stuglik

October 6, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories comfort you.

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