Gary Corsi

Gary R. Corsi, 78, of Watersmeet, MI passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. He was born on October 9, 1935 in Watersmeet, MI. He attended the Watersmeet, MI Schools, graduating with the Class of 1954. After high school, he attended Gogebic Community College. Gary was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Sharon (Champeau) in 1959 and settled in Antigo, WI where they raised four children and he had a 32-year career as a State Farm Insurance agent. Gary married the former Arlene Dellies in Tucson, AZ, in 1996 and they celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary this past April. After retirement, he shared his time between Watersmeet, MI and Tucson, AZ. Gary leaves his wife Arlene and his loving children Kris and spouse Bill Page, Larry and spouse Christine, Steve and spouse Barbara, Brian, and grandchildren Nicholas, Emma, Maria, and Tony. Gary also leaves his wife's son Dean and Val Norris. He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon and parents, Bethyl (Reichardt) and Dominic. Gary was a passionate outdoorsman and sports enthusiast spending a great deal of time hunting, fishing, golfing, and playing baseball. He passed on his enthusiasm for the outdoors in numerous ways by teaching his children the love of outdoor activities and participating in sports education, providing opportunities for others such as hunter's safety instruction, fly fishing instructions for youth and disabled veterans, and coaching youth basketball. He was also active in outdoor organizations such as Duck's Unlimited, served as a host for an outdoor radio program in Antigo, served as race director and chairman of the United States Snowmobile Association race sanctioning committee. Gary was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Antigo. Gary was known to always have stories of his successes and follies in hunting and fishing, and a humorous twist to any conversation with friends and family, who will all miss his very friendly nature. A visitation will be held at the Strasser Roller Funeral Home, 504 Edison Street, Antigo, WI on Friday August 8, 2014 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to honor Gary.