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1949
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2019
William Korf Obituary
Bill was born on June 28, 1949, in Garden City, KS to Jim and Virginia (Thomas) Korf. He graduated from Ingalls High School in Ingalls, KS in 1967. He married Mary Rector, his college sweetheart, in 1970, and over the next 14 years, they had five daughters. He graduated from Sterling College in Sterling, KS in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He taught school and coached various sports in Jennings, KS and Ensign, KS, before attending seminary at Calvary Bible College in Kansas City, MO. For the next 36 years, he worked for Village Missions, pastoring three churches: Philipsburg, MT, Oakley, KS, and Cotopaxi, CO. He retired to Canon City, CO in 2016.
Bill lived his life with the goal of "preaching the Word and loving the people." He never met a stranger and was very involved in his communities. Sports were always an important part of his life, whether playing, watching, coaching, refereeing, or talking about and sharing his memories of them. His story-telling abilities and outgoing spirit were loved by all.
Bill is survived by his wife, Mary; his five daughters – Carrie (Jeremy) Luce of Raytown, MO, Rebecca (Collin) Grant of Colorado Springs, CO, Melissa (Luke) Heim of Cherokee, OK, Paula (Christopher) Bertolino of Coaldale, CO, and Heather (Tony) VanHorn of Colorado Springs, CO; his eighteen grandchildren; his five brothers and sisters – Jim (Gail) of Colorado City, CO, Ina Smith of Penrose, CO, Cliff (Lavetta) of Firth, NE, Dinah (Rob) Eden of Caney, KS, and Nina (Vaughn) Nash of Dodge City, KS; his foster brother, Ernie (Janice) Bigelow of Gordon, NE; and his stepfather, Don Melton, of Dodge City, KS. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Bill donated his body to Science Care. A memorial service is scheduled for May 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm, at the Cotopaxi High School Gymnasium, Cotopaxi, CO. Pastor Larry Weaver and Pastor Jim Karg will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend. If you choose to make a donation in Bill's name, please consider Village Missions (villagemissions.org) or Fremont Regional Hospice (fremontregionalhospice.com).
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Memories and Condolences
for William Korf
Don and Jane Stultz
June 18, 2019
We were saddened to recently learn of cousin Bill's death. The world has lost a fine man. Our condolences and love to all the family.
NORM JACKIE &DAWN STEGEMAN
May 14, 2019
he was the greatest person we ever knew WE WILL GREATLY MISS HIM!!
April 19, 2019
May your cherished memories and God's promise at John 6:40 bring you a measure of peace and comfort during this most difficult time. My deepest condolences to his family.
Linda
Wayne & Ruth Mick
April 18, 2019
Bill was a joy to be around. He abounded with fun quips, but was also serious when necessary. He was a "one of a kind" Village Missionary who lived his faith. We were privileged to know him, and will miss him. Heaven is sweeter because of him.
Kathy Krey
April 17, 2019
Bill and my husband, Rod, met at Sterling College. Rod ended up at Florida Bible College, but later they met again when both joined Village Missions! We have so many fond memories of Bill, Mary and their family serving together in Village Missions. One day we will meet again, dear friend!
Rose Dietz
April 17, 2019
One conference after one of our daughters went to heaven, I spent most of the sessions crying. Bill and Mary weren't afraid of sitting by me. it was such a comfort.
Pastor Bill, I'll see you in Heaven. We will watch over Mary and the girls. God's peace ✝
Lisa Frank
April 17, 2019
Mary Etta Coleman
April 17, 2019
We are thinking of you today!
Angel Blessing
Bill, Mary Etta, and Gail Coleman
April 17, 2019
Dear everyone of the Bill Korf family,
We are thinking of all of you during this very sad time and we are hoping God will hold you in the palm of his hand it help you one day at a time. I always loved Bill and when him and the other kids would come to visit us at Uncle Guy's farm on the creek. I just loved all of Jim's kids and families. Bill will be greatly missed. I am Mary Etta Korf Coleman and we now live where Uncle Guy use to live in Hanston. We rest in knowing Bill in now resting in the lord and we are thinking of all of you there in CO.
LaRene & Kathy Wentz
April 17, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the days ahead. We treasure his friendship.
April 17, 2019
May 4 is mothers birthday what a beautiful funeral he did for mom. He made the funeral so personal as he called her aunt Vivian in the service. I also appreciated that when he did a funeral he always did what he called a little preaching on the side. He said that might be the only time that some people attend a church and he wanted to make sure they heard the word of the Lord. Bill will be missed by family and friends and he will always be remembered as a kind and courteous and loving cousin. Thinking of all of you and sending my love. May god wrap his big loving arms around all.
So sorry I will not be able to attend the funeral . I am fighting health issues at the time.
Love. Blessings and prayers
For us all
Merlene Wampler
April 17, 2019
May 4 is mothers birthday what a beautiful funeral he did for mom. He made the funeral so personal as he called her aunt Vivian in the service. I also appreciated that when he did a funeral he always did what he called a little preaching on the side. He said that might be the only time that some people attend a church and he wanted to make sure they heard the word of the Lord. Bill will be missed by family and friends and he will always be remembered as a kind and courteous and loving cousin. Thinking of all of you and sending my love. May god wrap his big loving arms around all.
So sorry I will not be able to attend the funeral . I am fighting health issues at the time.
Love. Blessings and prayers
For us all
April 17, 2019
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
May God S promise in John 6:40 bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
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