Craig Corbet, 68, Monday, of Iola, KS, died unexpectedly March 1st at his home in Iola, KS.

He was born in Hiawatha, KS, the son of Murl and Dolores (Smith) Corbet, on July 19, 1952. The family lived in Hiawatha until 1961 when they moved to Garden City, KS. In 1965, they moved to Yates Center, KS where Craig graduated from Yates Center High School in 1970. He served in the United States Air Force in Vietnam from 1970 to 1974 and in the Air National Guard from 1974 to 1976. Craig was a member of the American Legion in Yates Center for 19 years. He was also a regular blood donor. Craig enjoyed traveling the world with his good friend Greg. He spent a great deal of his time enjoying visits with family and friends. Craig always had music playing wherever he was at. He owned and operated the Leroy Locker in Leroy Kansas from 1985 to 2001. In recent years he retired from Gates in Iola in 2019.

Craig is survived by his son Christopher and wife Stephanie of Coeur d'alene, ID and daughter Shannon Swanson of Spring Hill, KS., two sisters DeeAnn Freeman and husband Jim of Overland Park, KS, Karen Berman and husband Dave, of Las Vegas, NV., five grandchildren Emily, Amelia, Caden, Carter, and Crosby and two great-grandchildren; Arabella and Olivia as well as many nieces and nephews. Craig was preceded in death by his parents.

Craig was loved by many for his wisdom and gentle spirit. He will be greatly missed.

All are welcome to attend his service that will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Severance Kansas at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 13. Military honors a courtesy of Brown County Veterans Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Home-White Post #66, Hiawatha American Legion sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

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