Robert D. Corzine, 96, of Assumption, died November 29, 2019 in his home.

 

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2019,  at the Assumption Christian Church.  Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the church, with a visitation one hour prior to the funeral.  Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Assumption.  Memorials may be made to Pinehaven Christian Children’s Ranch, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Assumption Christian Church.

 

Robert was born October 26, 1923 in Pana, IL, the son of Dale and Marjorie (Lloyd) Corzine.  He married Shirley Trulock July 16, 1950 in Moweaqua, IL.  She preceded him in death September 1971.  He later married Carolyn Gabriel, October 5, 1973 in Assumption, IL. 

 

Robert was a member of Assumption Christian Church, where he variously served as Sunday School Superintendent, Teacher, Elder, and Board Member.   He was a former member of the Assumption School Board, Assumption Optimist Club and Assumption Historical Society. Robert was a 1947 graduate of University of Illinois and a member of AGR Fraternity.  He was a member of Golden Oldies Golf League and golfed until the age of 90. Robert was a farmer for over 50 years.

 

Surviving is his wife, Carolyn; sons: Randy (Susan) Corzine of Assumption, IL, Guy Corzine of St. Cloud, FL, and Curt (Dawnna) Corzine of Assumption, IL; daughters: Kathy (Dan) Wormhoudt of Effingham, IL, Beth (Mark) Willhite of Sandy, OR, Jill (R.D.) Waddington of Assumption, IL, and Tammy (Mike) Ashby of Champaign, IL; twenty one grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and brothers: Bill (Ginny) Corzine of Cloverdale, CA and Carl Corzine of Assumption, IL.

Preceding him in death are his parents; wife, Shirley; a son; and three granddaughters.

 

Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption has been entrusted with the care and service arrangements.  Condolences for the family may be left at www.seitzfh.com .