Larry C. Korte

1950 - 2013

Larry C. Korte obituary, 1950-2013, Swansea, IL

BORN

1950

DIED

2013

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Lake View Funeral Home

5000 North Illinois Street

Fairview Heights, Illinois

Larry Korte Obituary

Larry Korte

Larry C. Korte, 62, of Swansea, Ill., born April 29, 1950, in Belleville, Ill., passed away, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013.

Mr. Korte was a dispatcher with the Belleville police department for 17 years and spent six years with the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department. He also served as head of security with the Gateway Grizzly's. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Belleville/ Swansea Lodge 1221. He was an avid sports fan and coached Khourey League and CYO league baseball. He also was a broadcaster for both, WINV, Highland and WGEL, Greenville. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, who will truly be missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Korte and his mother, Doris J., nee King, Korte, who passed away, Dec. 16, 2012.

Surviving are his loving wife, Rosemary, nee Krueger, Korte; his children, Angela (Jody) Smyth, Daniel (Susan) Korte, Bradley Korte, Jennifer Amos, Frank Amos, and Julie Hall; his grandchildren, Alex, Erika, Brooklyn, Holly, Anthony, Anna, and Danielle; a sister, Williamnette "Willie" (Lyle "Cookie") Cook; a niece, Rebecca (Jeff) Herring; and a nephew, Jason Cook; and many other relatives, and friends.

Memorials are appreciated to the American Heart Association. Condolences may also be expressed online www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.

Funeral: A memorial mass for Larry and Doris will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at St. Peters Catholic Cathedral, Belleville, Ill., with the Very Rev. John Myler officiating. Interment will be held in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.

LAKE VIEW FUNERAL HOME, Fairview Heights, Ill.

Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Jan. 10, 2013.
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Rosemary we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Larry did so many things to help others - he will be missed a lot.

Don & Carol Brown

February 5, 2013

Danny & Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was a great guy - a smiling face I'll always remember. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Annmarie Dinges

February 4, 2013

Rosemary,
I too am so sorry for your loss. I hope your memories help get you thru. (Tanya Browns Mom and Dad)

Jan keith Brandenburger

January 30, 2013

Rosemary: I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tanya, Curt, Piper & Kylie Brown

January 22, 2013

Rosemary please except our deepest sympathy.Our prayers are for you and the family. Jim and Corinne Karch/El Paso, TX

January 12, 2013

Rosemary, you have our deepest sympathy, I really enjoyed meeting Larry in August this year. What a wonderful fellow. Keeping you and your family in our prayers. Stan & Rose Busken

January 11, 2013

Rosie, and family...our deepest and sincerest sympathy to all, may the One who gives us life and also calls us home, hold you in His arms at this very sad time, our thoughts and prayers are with you all..Randy/Judy Bauer cincinnati ohio

January 11, 2013

Rosie, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jeanne (Ploch) Heberer

Jeanne Heberer

January 11, 2013

Rosemary,we are very sorry to hear about Larry he was such a wonderful person.Our prayers with you and your family.

Tyler and Mary Reaka

January 11, 2013

My prayers and thoughts are with you Rosemary. Larry was such a large presence - his exuberance, his smile. He was always friendly and welcomed me at the Moose (as well as you). I am so saddened to hear of his passing. May God's peace and love surround you and your family.

Babette Rensing

January 11, 2013

Dan and Susan, I was sorry for your loss. May you look to God and he give you comfort during this difficult time you and your family are going through. Time will heal, but will never replace the pain of missing the loved one. Know that when the time comes, family will all be together once again. Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers.

"The peace now grows within me as the darkness turns to Light. I will no longer fear the ending, because God is in my sight. I hear God calling to me as His arms He opens wide. 'You're finally home, my child. That's why you had to die. No one will ever hurt you. No tears will fall again. My peace you'll find in Jeasus as your pain comes to an end. In heaven are just beginnings, and love grows stronger every day. You'll never be far from me, you're finally home to stay. I know you must have questions, but let's put them all away. Welcome home, my precious child, your new life starts with today."

Tammie Reeves

January 11, 2013

Rosemary
My deepest condolences I'm glad to have known him.

Margaret Spoor

January 10, 2013

We are going to miss you very much Larry I guess God needed you to come home but we would have like to keep you here Longer you was one cool man you were very much Loved

mary Arthur

January 10, 2013

Sadden to hear about oir Larry and his Mom my dear friendIve. known him and willie since 1956 loved them as family Aunt Micki

Micki Hakes

January 10, 2013

Rosemary, we were so saddened when we heard of Larry's passing. You know Donna and I cared for Larry very much. Please don't hesitate to call if there is anything you need.

Tony and Donna Elliott

January 10, 2013

Rosemary: We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Larry always had a good story and a good sense of humor. He always made us fell welcome at the Moose. He truly was a good man.

Dennis Auth

January 10, 2013

may God bless you and comfort you in your time of need and know that my prayers and thoughts are with you. I really enjoyed the times we spent together and you both will be in my heart. Call me if i can help in anyway even if its just to talk. Im there for you. love you much.

Sherye Rieckenberg

January 10, 2013

you will forever remain in our hearts all our love to you rosie

adam & angela wright

January 10, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family, Rosemary. Larry will be truly missed.

Debra Stoltz

January 10, 2013

Rosemary, sorry to hear about Larry! We just ran into you guys last week at Cracker Barrel. What a shock! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Just remember the Good Times!

Love, Ralph & Carolyn Wottowa

January 10, 2013

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your Family.He made us feel special and we will miss him dearly.God bless you all.

Chris and Jay Burnett Moose Lodge #272

January 10, 2013

sure gonna miss you feller......

steve

January 10, 2013

Rosemary and family,
We were so sad when he heard of Larry's passing. He was one of our favorites. We can only imagine what he and Dr.Mauch are discussing right now!
We are here if you need us.
Karen, Lisa, Vonda, Shannon and Dr. Adams.

January 10, 2013

Rosemary, So sorry to hear of your loss. May past memories be a source of comfort to you in the days ahead.
Galen and Ruby Eschman

January 10, 2013

TO ROSE MARY & FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. LARRY IS NOW SINGING IN GODS CHOIR NOW AND KEEPING THE ANGELS SMILING WITH HIS STORYS. HUGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. lil

January 10, 2013

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. BUT LARRY IS IN HEAVEN AND NOT IN PAIN ANYMORE. HE WILL KEEP GOD AND THE ANGELS SMILING WITH HIS JOY. ALSO HIS IS SINGING IN GODS ANGEL BAND NOW. HUGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LIL

January 10, 2013

Rosemary, sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Paula (Lubeck) Mullins

January 10, 2013

Rosemary, Angie & family plz accept my condolences I have known Larry for many yrs not just at the Bvl/Swansea Moose Lodge 1221 he will be missed by many May God Bless you and keep you and give you strength and peace. God Bless!

Kathy McDade-Draper

January 10, 2013

Rosemary and Family, Sorry for your loss! He will be missed by a lot of people who thought the world of him!! He was always smiling and joking around! Always Happy! And you just knew he Loved Rosemary with all his heart!! As well as she with him!! He will be missed!! God Bless Him and his Family!!

Balinda Tritley

January 9, 2013

Larry, you will be truly missed! You were a very good and dear friend,you always made Jeff and i feel welcome were ever we went. May God keep you safe and give Rosemary strength and comfort in this time of sorrow... R.I.P. Larry we love you!!!
Jeff k and Diana M

diana and Jeff misselhorn/kipp

January 9, 2013

Rosemary & family how sorry I am for the loss of this wonderful husband & father & friend who I got to know I hated to see him go butt he isn't suffering anymore. We will take care of rosemary for you

Karen Dick

January 9, 2013

Rosemary I cannot express the sorrow that we all feel for the loss of a great man. Larry was funny and straight to the point and he held so much love for you and the rest of the family. We will all miss him.

Tl Lyles

January 9, 2013

Rosemary & family sorry to hear about the loss of Larry he was a wonderful person who I got to know don't worry we will look out after rosemary

Karen & Steven Dick

January 9, 2013

Rosemary, sorry for the loss of a great man. Larry will be missed by all your walmart family. He always seemed to make everyone of us smile and laugh with his jokes or stories. I am truley blessed to have known him.

Mary Logan

January 9, 2013

Larry, You will be greatly missed by those who know you well. For me it will be all those stories that made me laugh, those phone calls with the heavy breathing and especially the help with Bob when I really needed it, thank you my friend, rest in peace. Joan

January 9, 2013

Rose and family. You have our deepest sympathy. We loved Larry as our our family. He was very special. God has a purpose for him even if it is hard to understand. He really does. God bless you and yours. with Love

Betty & Sherye Wright

January 9, 2013

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