Vincent George Corbett

Corbett, Vincent George, died September 20, 2009 following a heart attack. Mr. Corbett was the devoted husband of Elizabeth Ann, and beloved father of Vincent (Jr.), Dianne (James) Weitzul, Terrence (Mary Lark, ne Biltz), Maureen Davidson, Kevin (Mary, ne Farmer), Michael (Andrea, ne Bushnell), Timothy (Barbara, ne Lohse), Andrea (Michael) Kuettel, and numerous grandchildren. Born in Chicago, IL in 1919, he received his degree from Benedictine College in Atchison KS. Mr. Corbett served as First Lieutenant aboard LST 218 in the U.S. Navy during WWII and recalled his experiences along with his dear friends and shipmates in The Marvelous Maverick, published in 2004. Vince worked most of his life in sales, was an avid golfer, and counted his time with his children and grandchildren as the most precious, particularly the annual “Corbett Classic” reunion/golfing event held Labor Day weekend. His Catholic faith was dear to him and Mr. Corbett was very active in St. Thomas Aquinas parish and the Serra Club of Wichita. Rosary will be 6:30 pm on Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1321 Stratford Lane, Wichita; Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Saturday at 10 am, also at St. Thomas. Memorials to: Benedictine College, Vincent G. and Elizabeth A. Corbett Scholarship Fund, 1020 N. Second Street, Atchison KS 66002 or, Catholic Care Center, 6700 E. 45th N., Bel Aire, KS, 67226. Downing Lahey Mortuary East. will be 6:30 pm on Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1321 Stratford Lane, Wichita