Robert J. Corwin, age 91 of Durand, died Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at his favorite coffee shop in Durand, surrounded by many of his friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2014 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel with Pastors Gerald Sever, Jr. and John Walworth co-officiating. Mr. Corwin's family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Robert was born June 28, 1922 in Durand, a son of Dell J. and Minnie Marie (Blount) Corwin. He married Doris E. Corwin on June 10, 1942 in Corunna. She preceded him in death on April 27, 2010.
Mr. Corwin was employed at Simplicity Engineering for 20 years. He later worked for Marsh Monument and finally Fenton Machine and Tool, retiring in 1987. Robert was also a farmer for many years.
Mr. Corwin is survived by 5 children: Leonard (Pam) Corwin of Durand, Robert B. (Lauri) Corwin of Durand, Judy (David) Bristley of Morrice, Dorrene (Max) May of Standish, Edna Kay Thompson of Durand; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marie Caverson and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by both parents, his wife, Doris; brothers: Rodney and Jack; sisters: Edna and Opal.
Memorial contributions given in Mr. Corwin's name are suggested to the Vernon United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
Robert was born June 28, 1922 in Durand, a son of Dell J. and Minnie Marie (Blount) Corwin. He married Doris E. Corwin on June 10, 1942 in Corunna. She preceded him in death on April 27, 2010.
Mr. Corwin was employed at Simplicity Engineering for 20 years. He later worked for Marsh Monument and finally Fenton Machine and Tool, retiring in 1987. Robert was also a farmer for many years.
Mr. Corwin is survived by 5 children: Leonard (Pam) Corwin of Durand, Robert B. (Lauri) Corwin of Durand, Judy (David) Bristley of Morrice, Dorrene (Max) May of Standish, Edna Kay Thompson of Durand; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marie Caverson and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by both parents, his wife, Doris; brothers: Rodney and Jack; sisters: Edna and Opal.
Memorial contributions given in Mr. Corwin's name are suggested to the Vernon United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
Robert J. Corwin, age 91 of Durand, died Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at his favorite coffee shop in Durand, surrounded by many of his friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2014 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel with Pastors Gerald Sever, Jr. and John Walworth co-officiating. Mr. Corwin's family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Robert was born June 28, 1922 in Durand, a son of Dell J. and Minnie Marie (Blount) Corwin. He married Doris E. Corwin on June 10, 1942 in Corunna. She preceded him in death on April 27, 2010.
Mr. Corwin was employed at Simplicity Engineering for 20 years. He later worked for Marsh Monument and finally Fenton Machine and Tool, retiring in 1987. Robert was also a farmer for many years.
Mr. Corwin is survived by 5 children: Leonard (Pam) Corwin of Durand, Robert B. (Lauri) Corwin of Durand, Judy (David) Bristley of Morrice, Dorrene (Max) May of Standish, Edna Kay Thompson of Durand; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marie Caverson and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by both parents, his wife, Doris; brothers: Rodney and Jack; sisters: Edna and Opal.
Memorial contributions given in Mr. Corwin's name are suggested to the Vernon United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
Robert was born June 28, 1922 in Durand, a son of Dell J. and Minnie Marie (Blount) Corwin. He married Doris E. Corwin on June 10, 1942 in Corunna. She preceded him in death on April 27, 2010.
Mr. Corwin was employed at Simplicity Engineering for 20 years. He later worked for Marsh Monument and finally Fenton Machine and Tool, retiring in 1987. Robert was also a farmer for many years.
Mr. Corwin is survived by 5 children: Leonard (Pam) Corwin of Durand, Robert B. (Lauri) Corwin of Durand, Judy (David) Bristley of Morrice, Dorrene (Max) May of Standish, Edna Kay Thompson of Durand; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marie Caverson and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by both parents, his wife, Doris; brothers: Rodney and Jack; sisters: Edna and Opal.
Memorial contributions given in Mr. Corwin's name are suggested to the Vernon United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
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