Joseph G. Korte

Joseph G. Korte, age 91, of Highland, IL., died Monday, January 4, 2010, at Faith Care Center in Highland, IL. He was born December 26, 1918, in Pierron, IL., the son of John and Emma (Benke) Korte. On April 25, 1946, he married Genevieve G. Korte nee Frey who passed away March 8, 2009. Born in Pierron, IL and attended Immaculate Conception School. He worked at Mewes & Corporation. He joined the U.S. Army and served during WW II. He was discharged after 4 Â½ years as a Sergeant in Artillery and participated in 5 major battles and received the Silver Star. After the war her married and became a meat cutter for Bill Neubauer and eventually purchased Neubauer\'s Meat Market in 1960. He retired in 1981 when he sold the business to his son and continued to work part-time until 2000. He enjoyed playing baseball before entering the service and later managed many Khourey League Teams for a number of years. He also enjoyed bowling, playing golf, dancing with his wife, playing Euchre, and traveling to England, and Rome. He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church. He was also a member of Holy Name Society; American Legion/Lee Iten Post #439; V.F.W. Post 5694 of Highland; Highland Pistol and Rifle Club; Helvetia Sharpshooters Society; Highland Country Club; Kinghts of Columbus Council #1580; Highland Optimist Club. Survivors include Daughter-Lynn M. (James) Schmidt of Highland, Ill., Son-Terrence J. (Debbie) Korte of O Fallon, Ill., Son-Michael J. (Linda) Korte of Maryville, Ill., Son-Steven A. (Debbie) Korte of Highland, Ill., Son-Stanley G. (Denise) Korte of Saint Louis, Mo., Son-Bryan W. (Anna) Korte of Highland, Ill., Sister-Lenore \"Toots\" Windsor of St. Louis, Mo., Sister-Dorothy \"Dot\" Kimberlin of Highland, Ill., Brother-Eugene B. (Mary) Korte of Highland, Ill., Brother-Gerald G. Korte of Highland, Ill., Brother-Marcellus W. \"Popeye\" (Agnes) Korte of St. Rose, Ill., Grandchild-Kimberly L. Schmidt, Grandchild-Kristin R. Schmidt, Grandchild-Cherie L. (Steve) Straub, Grandchild-Shawn A. (Judy) Bunyard, Grandchild-Jennifer N. (Justin) Rains, Grandchild-Nathan M. (Jennifer) Korte, Grandchild-Sarah R. (Jerrod) Brown, Grandchild-Carrie J. (Darren) Bircher, Grandchild-Renee A. Korte (Fiance Eric Holland), Grandchild-Jason M. Korte, Grandchild-Elizabeth A. Korte, Grandchild-Andrew M. Korte, Grandchild-Adam S. Grass, Grandchild-Lisa M. Grass, Gr Grandchild-Brianna Korte, Gr Grandchild-Joshua Korte, Gr Grandchild-Nicholas Korte, Gr Grandchild-Kayla Straub, Gr Grandchild-Carlie Straub, Gr Grandchild-Emma Straub, Gr Grandchild-Jessica Bunyard, Gr Grandchild-Jacob Bunyard, Gr Grandchild-Brodie Bircher, Gr Grandchild-Liam Brown, Gr Grandchild-Oliver Brown, Gr Grandchild-Taylor Rains He was preceded in death by Father-John G. Korte, Mother-Emma E. Korte, nee Benke, Brother-Jerome Korte (Killed in WWII), Brother-Alfred Korte (Died 7/17/1998), Sister-Magdalen Haenny, Grandchild-Joseph Korte died 11/26/1985, Wife-Genevieve G. Korte nee Frey died 3/8/09 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Ill.

Joseph G. Korte

December 26, 1918 - January 4, 2010