1929
2016
August 9, 1929 - August 29, 2016 Lawrence Earl Korb, born August 9th, 1929, passed away August 29, 2016 in Naples, Florida. Larry, known as "Buddy" to friends and family, was born in Chicago, IL, the son of Isadore and Beatrice Korb. He was united in marriage for 62 years to his wife Barbara on December 19, 1953. Larry spent two years in the service at Fort Sill, OK and was a supporter of several veterans groups. A loyal member of the IBEW Local 134 for over 64 years he worked mainly on large construction projects, in Chicago, such as the First National Bank, McCormick Place and O'Hare Field. Larry will always be remembered for how he lived life. Larry and two friends formed a folk singing group "The Lonesome Travelers" and along with performing at various functions there were frequent "Hootenanny's" at 8916 Harms RD. Always ready with a story or joke he was also an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, golfing and yearly trips to Door County, WI with family prior to retiring in Florida. He is survived by his 3 children and their spouses, David (Cathy), Daniel (Joni), Richard (Shimei); 4 loving grandchildren, Samantha, Sarah, Joshua and Jacob; and his ever faithful dog Rusty II. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara; his parents Isadore and Beatrice Korb; and his sister Carol. Interment will be at 11:00AM on October 20, 2016 at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241.
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Our sincere sympathy to Larry and Barb's sons and their families.We were shocked to learn of Larry's death. We were looking forward to seeing him when we returned to Florida next month.
We deeply miss Barbara and will miss Larry's great personality---always making us laugh.
Mary Pendergast
Barbara Danielson
Mary Pendergast
September 20, 2016
Buddy was a great guy! Even tho' he's been in Florida for years he has been missed by those of us from Von Steuben high school still living in the Chicago area. My sincerest condolences on your (and our) loss.
Alice Gutenkauf
(Von Steuben class of '43-'47)
Alice (Rifkind) Gutenkauf
September 20, 2016
To The Sons and Family of Larry Korb.
Bob and I were close neighbors of your parents.
Anne was a volunteer at the Humane Society of Naples when Rusty became available . I immediately called Barbara and Larry. This was shortly after they cared for their grand dog, "Rusty" 1, before He was shipped to London, where their Son was working. . They missed taking care of Rusty 1 .. I spent time at the Humane Society while they visited and got to know him and adopted him. our joke was That I, Anne Gilligan, was Rusty's Godmother.
Your parents were great neighbors and will be dearly missed, by us and all the residents of Crown Pointe .
RIP, Barbara & Larry.
Your former neighbors / friends Anne, Bob and Bailey Gilligan. Bailey also was adopted from the Naples Humane Society, and was Rusty's buddy.
Anne & Bob Gilligan
September 20, 2016
LARRY and BARBARA were always very nice and fun to be around at our club house happy hours, . May ?God bless the family
Esther Atherholt
September 20, 2016
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