Korb, John Michael

John Michael Korb, 80, of Fond du Lac, WI and Tequesta, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2015, at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac.

John was born June 25, 1935, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, the son of Dr. Michael and Dolorosa (O'Brien) Korb, who preceded him in death. He graduated from St. Mary's Springs Academy in 1953 and from Marquette University in 1961 with a double major in economics and political science. John served with the United States Marine Corps from 1954-1956. On May 1, 1965, he married Catherine Ann Landgraf in Appleton, WI and they were blessed to celebrate 50 years of marriage in May 2015.

John was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He has been a member of the securities industry and an investment consultant since 1962. Throughout his career, John was a dedicated volunteer and active board member on countless community and civic endeavors including Marian University, St. Francis Home, Children's Museum of Fond du Lac, United Way, St. Mary's Springs Academy, and South Hills Golf and Country Club. His passion for golf led him to a lifelong membership at South Hills Golf and Country Club where he nurtured and valued numerous friendships throughout his life.

John was the beloved husband of Catherine Ann, loving father to Michael (Stephanie), caring and generous grandfather to Arianna and Jonathan Korb, all of Fond du Lac. He is further survived by his sister, Ann C. Korb of South Bend, IN.

Visitation: Family and friends may greet the family on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Zacherl Funeral Home 875 E. Division St., FdL, WI 54935 and Wednesday, July 15 from 9:30-10:45 am at Holy Family Catholic Church 271 Fourth St. Way, FdL, WI 54937.

Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at Holy Family Catholic Church.

The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the members of the TCU and therapy staff on the 6th floor of St. Agnes Hospital, St. Francis Home and Agnesian Healthcare Hospice Hope for their compassionate and skilled care.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to St. Mary's Springs Academy, Children's Museum of Fond du Lac or Marian University Working Families Grant.

Zacherl Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family. www.zacherlfuneralhome.com

Special thanks to all family and friends who have shared their loving support and time visiting with "Korbie" during this journey.

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Published by Fond du Lac Reporter on Jul. 12, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for John Korb

12 Entries

Don Gosz

July 6, 2020

John was a great guy and a great love for people. I enjoyed him when I lived in Fondy and as a member of South Hills.

January 14, 2016

I miss you so much grandpa
-Loving Grandaughter(Arianna Caroline)

Michael Traut

July 16, 2015

My sympathy

Tom Yockey

July 14, 2015

So sorry to hear of John's passing. My brothers, sisters and I grew up across the street from the Korbs and always thought they were great folks. I know he will be missed.

July 14, 2015

So sad to lose the good ones!! John was a true gentleman !
Will miss him! Cathy and Paul Burbach

Pat McClone

July 14, 2015

John was a great man who I am very proud to call my friend. He was always trying to raise mony for St Mary Springs or Marian and worked tirelessly for these causes. He was also a very good friend for my Dad and I will miss him very much. God Bless John.

Barb Michels

July 13, 2015

Cathy,,On behalf of the Christ Child Society,,FDL, we extend our sincere sympathy ..So sorry for your loss..

Don Gosz

July 12, 2015

Cathy & Mike, I am glad I hand a chance to see and visit Korbie last Wednesday. We always had good times together, whether it be with Springs athletics or golf at South Hills.

Tom and Bev Zwetschke

July 12, 2015

Cathy, Michael and Family:It is with heavy heart that that we share in your loss. There was only one korbie and we loved him so much. To have him as both a busines and personal friend was a blessing to us and he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and know that he has taken his rightful place is God's House. Bless you all. Tom and Bev

Joe&Shelley Klinzing

July 12, 2015

Our heartfelt sympathy.We are all better people having known John Korb.

Steve Herro

July 12, 2015

Michael and Mrs. Korb, I am very sad to hear of Mr. Korb's passing. He was a dear friend to all in our family. His positive demeanor was contagious! We are all better for him having graced our lives.

Tom Greifenkamp

July 11, 2015

Cath, So very sorry to hear of your loss

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