Robert "Cork" George Platt Sr.

Robert “Cork” George Platt Sr. passed away Sunday evening , December 27, 2020 at his home. Robert, aka “Cork” was born October 12, 1934 in Mineral Ridge, the son of Frank Platt Sr. and Elizabeth (Jarman) Platt. He was an Army Veteran. Cork retired in October of 1996 form Allied Metals as a Slitter Operator. He was a member of Lake Milton Presbyterian Church and a former member of the American Legion. In his younger days, Cork enjoyed playing softball and later was an umpire for the youth league. He also enjoyed working on puzzles, but most importantly Cork enjoyed the time he spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His wife the former, Emma Weakley, whom he married June 22, 1957, passed away July 21, 1996. Robert leaves three children, Robert “Butch” Platt Jr. of Cincinnati, Sharon (Richard) Varkonyi of Girard, and Linda Walker of Arnold, MO, three grandchildren, Beki Badila, Jeni (Rusty) Joseph, and Steven Varkonyi, two great-grandchildren, Dylan and Aiden, and his longtime friend, Charlotte Ash. Besides his parents and wife, Robert was preceded in death two brothers, Frank Jr. and Eugene Platt, and two sisters, Mary Lou Davidson and Darlene Elliot. Friends may call from 10 to 11 AM Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge Chapel. Private services will be held at a later time.