Bryan David Korobkin

September 1, 1981 - August 25, 2016

Korobkin, Bryan David Age 34, a long-term cancer survivor, died Thursday 8/25/16 in Chicago, IL. The beloved son of Faye and the late Steven Korobkin, Bryan was born 9/1/81 in Milwaukee, WI. Treasured grandson of Lillian Korobkin and the late Oscar Korobkin, and the late Carl & Sandra Zetley; brother to Caren Korobkin, and Marc Korobkin (Jeremy Needham); uncle to Onica Korobkin; nephew to Linda Zetley (Randall Rowlett), Craig Zetley (Lisa), Anita Bernstein (Randy), and Myron Korobkin (Marian); cousin to Nathan, Isaac (Sarah), Zev and Noah Rowlett, Mikaela, Aaron and David Zetley, Jill and Scott Korobkin (Emily), Carri Katz (Paul), Matt Bernstein (Madalyn Losey). Bryan loved his family and friends, traveling and meeting new people. His charm and warmth brought him success in his career, and his positive outlook and sense of humor brightened the lives of everyone around him. Wherever Bryan went he created a community of friends. He was determined and hopeful for the future-illness couldn't keep his spirits down. Bryan was active in young survivor groups at Gilda's Club Madison and Northwestern, and had life changing adventures through First Descents. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Northwestern and Froedtert Hospitals. Funeral service will be Sunday, August 28th, 2016 at 3:30 PM at Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid, 6880 N Green Bay Ave., Glendale, WI. Interment Mound Zion Cemetery, 14510 W North Ave, Brookfield, WI. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Gilda's Club Madison or First Descents. Following burial Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 7-9 PM (minyan at 7:15 PM), the family will receive friends at Four Points By Sheraton MIlwaukee North Shore, 8900 N. Kildeer Ct., Brown Deer, WI 53209.