Robert "Bob" W. Corbeil

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Robert W. (Bob) Corbeil, age 83, who passed away on August 18, 2025, at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital in Ocala, Florida.

Bob was born on June 28,1942 in Plattsburgh, New York, the son of the late William and Ruth (Pombrio) Corbeil. Devoted husband to Jean, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, Bob will be remembered by many for his sense of humor and ability to befriend and relate to anyone he met. He was endlessly entertaining, quick with a smile and a joke, and always optimistically committed to any endeavor he undertook.

Bob served his country in the United States Army National Guard, where he trained as a tank driver, before beginning his law enforcement career with the New York State Police. After his retirement from the NYSP, Bob moved to Ocala, Florida where he was drawn back to the career he loved.  There Bob joined the Marion County Sheriff’s Department where he worked until his second retirement.

Bob loved riding his Harley, attending Country Music Festivals, playing guitar, sipping on Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, and traveling the country, specifically to visit his family and friends.  Bob was also a devoted fan of the Florida Gators and Montreal Canadiens.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his Cousin Dale Trombly and Brother-In-Law Robert Kuemmel, both of whom he loved like his own brothers.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Jean (Van Slate) Corbeil; his devoted sister, Cynthia (Corbeil) Kuemmel; his sons Scott, Steve, Dean, and Todd; his stepchildren George P. Hammond, Linda (Frank) Faver, Elizabeth (Michael) Updike, John (Diane) Hammond, Aimee Muller; and many loving Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.

Bob will be interred in the Memorial Garden at Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church during services to be performed at a date yet to be determined.  Hiers Braxley Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

In lieu of flowers, Bob requested donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, or the American Heart Association.