Charles T. "Charlie" Korte

Charles T. "Charlie" Korte, age 79 of Pocahontas, IL, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJC) in Saint Louis, MO. He was born on Wednesday, February 16, 1944, in Highland, IL, the son of Henry and Joetta (nee Kruep) Korte. On Saturday, May 9, 1964, he married Jeannine A. (nee Oestringer) Korte at Saint Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL, who survives. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; Holy Name Society; former Teamster Local #600, St. Louis, MO (retired). Charlie was born in Highland, IL; grew up in Pierron; and attended Saint Paul School. He served with the Illinois National Guard for 6 months. He worked for Frank's 66 in Pierron; worked 10 years for Basler Electric in Highland; worked with teamsters local #600 in 1974 and retired in November of 2005 with 30 1/2 years of service. He drove for Church Hill Trucking and Holland Trucking, all local routes. In his retirement he worked part time for Plocher Construction doing maintenance and shop work. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed following and helping his son with the stock car. Survivors include: Wife - Jeannine A. (nee Oestringer) Korte, Pocahontas, IL Son - Randy C. (Teri) Korte, Highland, IL Daughter - Lori A. (Mark) Frey, Highland, IL Grandchild - Mark C. (Felicia) Frey Grandchild - Brett A. (Amy) Frey Grandchild - Nicholas J. (Chrissy) Frey Grandchild - Candyce J. (Sammi) Frey Grandchild - Dustin S. (Amanda) Korte Grandchild - Dale R. (Ashley) Korte Great Grandchild - Sophia Frey Great Grandchild - Ruby Frey Great Grandchild - Aubrey Frey Great Grandchild - Brody Frey Great Grandchild - Penelope "Penny" Frey Great Grandchild - Braxton Frey Great Grandchild - Nicholas Frey Great Grandchild - Charli Frey Great Grandchild - Gracy Neal Great Grandchild - Carson Korte Great Grandchild - Cicilia Korte Great Grandchild - Piersyn Korte Great Grandchild - Halstyn Korte Brother - Dennis V. "Denny" (Mary) Korte (twin), Pocahontas, IL Brother - Kenneth V. "Kenny" (Clara) Korte, San Antonio, TX Brother - Ray A. (Lori) Korte, Paris, IL Sister - Delores A. "Sis" Diesen (twin), Highland, IL Sister - Jane E. (Eugene "Sam") Plocher, Highland, IL Sister - Joyce M. (Julian) Thomas, WI Sister-In-Law - Gerry Korte, Pierron, IL Sister-In-Law - Carol Korte, Pocahontas, IL Sister-In-Law - Dee Oestringer, Sorento, IL Sister-In-Law - Maurine M. Voegele, Highland, IL Sister-In-Law - Shirley F. (Merle) Wernle, Highland, IL Brother-In-Law - Dennis J. (Doris) Oestringer, Pocahontas, IL Sister-In-Law - Debra A. (Jon) Schmalz, Saint Jacob, IL. He was preceded in death by: Father - Henry G. Korte - Died 11/09/1957 Mother - Joetta G. (nee Kruep) Korte - Died 12/15/2016 Son - Russell D. Korte - Died 6/09/1989 Brother - Henry T. Korte Brother - John H. Korte Sister - Kathleen J. "Kay" Baudino Brother-In-Law - Dr. Michael E. "Mike" Diesen Brother-In-Law - Robert F. "Bob" Baudino Brother-In-Law - Kenneth Oestringer. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Private Visitation and Funeral Mass will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pierron, IL, with Rev. Fr. Paul Bonk, Pastor, officiating. Private Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Pierron, IL. Memorial contributions may be made as Masses or Shriners Hospitals for Children or Wounded Warriors.

Charles T. "Charlie" Korte

February 16, 1944 - May 26, 2023