Robert F. Corlett
Age 86, passed away July 21, 2019. He was born April 5, 1933, in Lansing, to James and Mary Corlett. Robert was a graduate of JW Sexton High School and graduated from Michigan State University in 1961 with an accounting degree. After graduation from Michigan State he began a successful career in public accounting followed by accounting positions with the State of Michigan.
Bob was a member of Saint Mary Cathedral Parish and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Churches in Lansing. He enjoyed Michigan State football and basketball, fishing and entertaining at the family cottage in Ontario, Canada, and loved spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl, and his parents James and Mary. He is survived by: his sons, Jim (Sue), Ed (Rita) and Steve Corlett; grandchildren, Scott, Andy, Chris, Brad, Dan and Libby; and great-grandchildren, Jackson and Max.
A memorial service is not planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Mary Cathedral Parish in memory of Robert Corlett. Online condolences may be left for his family at www.EstesLeadley.com.
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Gary schaub
July 28, 2019 at 7:21 amBob corlett what’s a great man sorry to hear about your loss
Stephen Chmielewicz
July 29, 2019 at 3:10 pmMy mother was two years ahead of Bob, at St. Mary’s….
Very sorry for the family’s loss.
JOHN D STRONGOSKY
July 29, 2019 at 6:03 pmSo Sorry Steve. He was a Class Act
Les Comrie , Shell-Lee
July 29, 2019 at 6:16 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with the Corlett family in their time of sorrow. We enjoyed many memorable times over the years starting with Bobs parents Aunt Mary and Uncle James and the many relatives who congegated at the Corlett cottage, Bob and Pearl continued with the Corlett tradition of being gracious hosts at the cottage. Many signatures and memories were collected from the walls of the orginal cottage and they will preserved in the renovated cottage.
Theresa Pittman
July 29, 2019 at 6:41 pmWe will miss you Uncle Bob and we love you so very much. You are now with Aunt Pearl and starting your new life with her and all your loved ones who has passed. We will all be together again some day and we will all celebrate then.
Sandra Norval
July 29, 2019 at 8:18 pmMy thoughts and prayers to the family. I spent many enjoyable times at the “cottage” with Aunt Mary, Uncle James and Bob and Pearl. They are all greatly missed.
Sandra (Kerr) Norval
Lisa (Ryder) Robinson
July 31, 2019 at 1:06 amI never felt unwelcome in a room Bob Corlett was in. He will be greatly loved and will be greatly missed.
Rich, Lisa, Brooke, Luke, & Sage Robinson
Luke Robinson
July 31, 2019 at 1:12 amI’m sorry to my grandfather Jim Corlett and his family. I would go there and help with chores and he always treated me nicely. He made sure I had a cold drink and would ask me very and over if I needed a refill. I wasn’t usually allowed pop but I could at his house. I will remember those times in my childhood.
Love,
Luke
Barb Ozbun
August 6, 2019 at 9:30 amPearl and Bob were life longfriends. My first was at Holy Cross School in 7th and 8th grade. Next we continued friends at St Mary High where I met Pearl. We have continued until this day Rest in peace Bob with Pearl! Love to the boys Barb Ozbun.