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Wendell Corbet, Jr.

December 7, 1927 — August 10, 2018

Wendell A. Corbet, Jr., of Moorhead, MN, died peacefully on Friday, August 10, 2018, in Ecumen Evergreens, Moorhead, at the age of 90.

Wendell was born December 7, 1927, in St. Hilaire, MN, the son of Wendell and Leona (Allen) Corbet, Sr. He was raised in St. Hilaire and graduated from Thief River Falls, (MN) High School. After graduation he served in the U.S. Army for two years. He then moved to Moorhead where he began working for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company.

On December 20, 1952, Wendell was united in marriage to Edna Rydland in Washington Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Hatton, ND. They made their home in Moorhead where he continued working for Coca-Cola, retiring after 35 years with the company.

He was a 63 year member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and also was a member of the American Legion and Eagles.

Wendell and Edna loved collecting numerous Coca-Cola memorabilia through the years and enjoyed traveling, going on many trips throughout their marriage. They also enjoyed their lake home, where they created many memories for their children and grandchildren. Wendell also loved fishing and spent many hours out fishing on Pelican Lake in Minnesota.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Edna; children, Chris Corbet, Jane Hinschberger, and Ann (Ron) Bachmeier, all of Fargo, ND; grandchildren, Noah, Sara, Staci, Amber, Simone, Sophie, Emma, Margee, and Jake; great-grandchildren, Kiara, Colin, Grayson, Liam, Piper, and one more on the way in upcoming days; brother, Roger (Cecelia) Corbet; two nieces and three nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Eric; brother, Everett; and an infant sister.

Wendell will be greatly missed by his family. He will be remembered for being a kind and caring soul who brought joy to his family.

A Visitation for Wendell will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.

His Funeral Service will be Friday, August 17, 2018, at 10:30 AM, in Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Moorhead.

Burial will be in Washington Prairie Lutheran Cemetery, rural Hatton, ND.

(Korsmo Funeral Service, Moorhead, MN)



Visitation

AUG 16. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CT)

Korsmo Funeral Chapel

409 8th St. S.

Moorhead, MN 56560

Prayer Service

AUG 16. 6:30 PM (CT)

Korsmo Funeral Chapel

409 8th St. S.

Moorhead, MN 56560

Funeral Service

AUG 17. 10:30 AM (CT)

Our Savior's Lutheran Church

610 13th St N

Moorhead, MN 56560

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