Des Peres, Missouri
Korte, William "Bill", passed away, Saturday, April 11, 2015.
Beloved husband of the late Marsha Korte (Czuj). Dear father of Scott (Rachel) Korte and Beth (Paul Koebbe) Korte. Grandfather of Andrew and Kate Korte. Brother of Carol (Mike) Maag. Uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend.
Bill was a long time Administrator of the St. Louis Special School District and Principal of Ritenour High School.
Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Interment Arthur Cemetery, Arthur IL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Marsha Korte Scholarship Fund at Rosati Kain High School or Ritenour Pride and Promise Foundation. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family?s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
I knew Bill while we worked together at SSD and while I was on faculty at UMSL..He was a good man and a great professional..George Yard, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus UMSL..
George Yard
October 01, 2017 | Houston, TX
My sincere condolences. Bill hired me to work for SSD, many years ago. He was good with all kids, but perhaps best with the toughest kids. He worked to make a difference, and he did. The world will miss him.
Kathy Trau
April 22, 2015 | St. Louis, MO
To the family of Bill Korte,
I extend my sincerest sympathies on the loss of your dad and grandfather. I worked with him in his first years at SSD. When he and your mom married, they were my neighbors at the apartments on Cinnamon CT. I have fond memories of both your mom and dad. I know you will miss him.
Mary Paradowski
April 20, 2015 | St. Louis, MO
Bill was always supportive of his staff and looked for the best in everyone and every situation. He was my Director as SSD and then my principal at Ritenour. He will truly be missed.
Fran Kepler
April 18, 2015
Scott and Beth, I just learned tonight of your dad's passing and was saddened to hear it as he was taken much too soon. I too have fond memories of our cul de sac in Kirkwood when all you kids played together in the street and we adults drank and talked over bar b que and pot luck on Fri nights. Loved watching all of you kids when you were little and always enjoyed your mom and dad. They were wonderful friends and great neighbors. I am sorry we lost touch over the years and my heart goes out...
Nancy Guhman
April 18, 2015 | Kirkwood, MO
Mr. Korte was the Best principal I have ever had my he RIP
Matthew Lewis
April 17, 2015 | Camp Buehring Kuwait, CO
Mr. Korte was an amazing man! He was always there for anyone anytime no matter what.. he will be truly missed!!!
Ashley Chittenden (2004)
April 16, 2015 | St, Louis, MO
Beth, My thoughts and prayers to you on the passing of your father.
Benjie Beckett
April 16, 2015 | Manchester, MO
Mr. Korte was my principal throughout my high school years at Ritenour. He was a kind man who genuinely cared about the students. He always offered a warm smile upon our arrival each and every day. I am sincerely sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers reach out to all of Mr. Korte's dear family and friends.
K M Hedges
April 15, 2015 | Boonville, MO