University deeply laments the demise of honorary trustee Bob Corbett
Robert "Bob" Corbett, a distinguished alumnus of Park University, passed away on March 31, 2021. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Corbett's life was marked by a commitment to education, service, and banking.
After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Park University in 1938, Corbett's path led him to the world of banking. A summer job with City National Bank and Trust Co. solidified his decision to make banking his career.
In 1949, Corbett was appointed assistant cashier at the bank. His dedication and hard work were recognised when he was elected associate vice president in 1954.
During World War II, Corbett served in the U.S. Army Finance Office of the 86th Infantry Division in the European and Pacific Theatres. Upon his return, he resumed his career at the bank.
Corbett's contributions to Park University were significant. He served as president of the Park University Alumni Association from 1952-1953 and was named a Distinguished Alumnus Award winner in 1963. He also served on the University's Board of Trustees for a decade, retiring after a two-year term as chair in 1990.
Corbett was an honorary trustee and a member of the Park University Trustees Society at the time of his death. In 2010, a stairway at Park University was named in honour of Corbett's legacy.
Corbett's service to Park University extended beyond his time as a student and alumnus. He served as commencement speaker in 1986 and was a Founders Day honoree in 1998.
In 1957, Corbett became a founding director and chief executive officer of the Wornall Bank in South Kansas City, Mo. The bank was later purchased by United Missouri Bancshares Inc. (now UMB) in 1973. Corbett retired as chairman emeritus from UMB in 1987 and continued to serve as an advisory director of the south region until 2004.
Despite extensive online searches, the obituary for Robert "Bob" Corbett of Park University is not found in the current indexed sources. If you are seeking more information about his life and legacy, we recommend checking Park University’s official alumni website or alumni association pages, looking for local newspapers or funeral home websites in the area associated with Robert Corbett, or contacting Park University directly for alumni memorial information.
- Robert "Bob" Corbett, despite his significant contributions to education and self-development at Park University, does not have an obituary found in the current indexed general news sources.
- Even after his retirement, Robert "Bob" Corbett's legacy in the fields of education, banking, and community service continues to be commemorated on Park University's official alumni website and alumni association pages.
