Allen G. Korte

Allen G. Korte, age 67 of Highland, IL, died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon, IL. He was born on Tuesday, November 29, 1955, in Highland, IL, the son of Vincent and Linette (nee Gantner) Korte. He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL. Mr. Korte was born in Highland, IL and grew up on a farm northeast of Pierron. He attended school in Highland and worked on the family dairy farm. Then he lived and worked in Vandalia and later moved to Greenville, where he was a wood worker. In 1999, he moved to Community's home in Highland and worked for C.C.R.C. in Breese. 4 years ago he moved to Clinton Manor, New Baden, IL. He was good at socializing and connecting with people and had an amazing memory. He enjoyed putting together puzzles, coloring, playing bingo, and reading. Survivors include: Brother - Thomas V. Korte, Highland, IL Brother - Edwin J. (Sandra) Korte, Greenville, IL Brother - Dennis R. (Cynthia) Korte, Pocahontas, IL Brother - Wayne R. (Linda) Korte, Pocahontas, IL Nephew - Brent A. (Heather) Korte, Highland, IL Nephew - Ryan T. (former wife Kelly) Korte, Highlands Ranch, CO Nephew - Chad M. (Jenny) Korte, Grosse Ile, MI Nephew - Kent J. (Traci) Korte, Pocahontas, IL Nephew - Kyle R. (Emily) Korte, Pocahontas, IL Niece - Dena L. (Scott) Deibert, Ursa, IL Niece - Nicole A. (Jake) Zambaldi, Maryville, IL Nephew-In-Law - Carl Plage, Pocahontas, IL Great Nephews and Nieces - Many He was preceded in death by: Father - Vincent A. Korte - Died 2/27/1995 Mother - Linette R. Korte (nee Gantner) - Died 10/18/2013 Nephew - Timothy J. Korte - Died 12/18/1997 Niece - Karla M. Plage - Died 1/16/2021 Sister-In-Law - Marian E. Korte - Died 2/18/2021 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Pat G. Jakel, pastor, St. Paul Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Pierron, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Link, Breese, IL.

Allen G. Korte

November 29, 1955 - September 16, 2023