Elmer Corsi

Elmer Corsi 90, of 1820 Mary's Way formerly of 1213 W. C St. Iron Mountain, passed away on Friday, Jan. 27th at Dickinson County Hospital. Elmer was born on June 18, 1921 in Iron Mountain, one of seven children born to Joseph Sr. and Carmella (Gianunzio) Corsi. Elmer was a 1939 graduate of Iron Mountain High School and upon graduating immediately joined the United States Air Force. Elmer served during WWII from 1942-45. He was an air crew member and rear gunner on B-29 Heavy Bombers, and flew sixteen combat missions to major cities in Japan. Elmer received the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal , Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, WWII Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Following his discharge from the Air Force as a Staff Sergeant in 1945, he enrolled in Elgin Watch College and after his graduation began working for General Time in Chicago. While at General Time, Elmer once repaired a watch for Dr. Enrico Fermi, an atomic scientist who developed parts for the atomic bomb. Elmer married the former Catherine Roecker on September 2, 1949 in Chicago. The couple resided in the Chicago area until Elmer retired from General Time. They moved back to Iron Mountain following his retirement and have been residents here since.. . Elmer always loved airplanes and over the years built many model and radio controlled planes. He enjoyed attending the annual air shows at the Ford Airport. Elmer was very interested in history and rarely watched any thing other than the history channel on television. He also enjoyed the outdoors, in his younger years, small game hunting and target shooting. Later in life, he especially enjoyed exploring the area's back roads by car, going to camp, visiting with family, going out to eat, music (especially the big bands) and reminiscing about times past. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine; three sisters, Evelyn "Marge" Postl, Eleanor Pera and Phyllis Collis; one brother, Andrew Corsi. Elmer is survived by his brother, Joseph (Sandy) Corsi of Quinnesec; a sister, Antoinette "Toni" Beauchamp of Iron River. Many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was also survived by his longtime special friend, Jean Jackson of Iron Mountain. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 2nd from 10:00am to 11:00am. at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on thursday, February 2, 2012 at 11:00am at the Funeral Home. Father. Joseph Gouin will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post #50 will conduct military graveside honors. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Elmer Corsi online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Elmer Corsi

January 27, 1922 - January 27, 2012