Col. Corbin M. Sarchet III

Sarchet dedicated much of his life to serving others. He was a decorated military officer and long-time civic activist. After 33 years in the military, he moved to Orlando where he worked as a commercial real estate broker and served on the now Downtown Development Board, the City of Orlando Library Board, Orange County Public Library Board of Trustees, and on the Boards of the Miss Orlando Scholarship Pageant, the Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant and Miss America’s Outstanding Teen.

Corb’s many contributions to the City of Orlando earned him the “Downtowner of the Year” distinction in 1982. Among them, he organized the Fiesta in the Park committee in 1972 to bring more people to Lake Eola Park. The event continues to thrive each year and has donated more than $1 million to the City for the support of parks and special events.

He dedicated more than 50 years of service to Boy Scouts of America, and served as past President of the Central Florida Council. Over the past 40 years, he served as Deacon, Trustee, and Elder at Park Lake Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his wife Dianne, daughter Lisa Westerfield of Atlanta, GA, son Byron and daughter-in-law Kimberly, and two granddaughters Gracie and Rachel Westerfield of Ocoee, FL. A Memorial Service will be held 2pm, Sat., Feb. 28, 2015 at Woodlawn Funeral Home, Gotha, FL. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to CornerStone Hospice in memory of Col. Corbin Marquand Sarchet, III. Condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnfuneralhomegotha.com.