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Frederick Korte Obituary
Sauk Centre
June 22, 1929 - Sept. 30, 2016
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 7th at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre for Fred Korte who died unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 in CentraCare Health Hospital, Sauk Centre. Interment with military honors by Sauk Centre United Veterans Honor Guard will take place at St. Paul's Cemetery in Sauk Centre.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 6th at Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 7th at the funeral home prior to the service at the church. Parish prayers will be said at 5 p.m. on Thursday evening followed by United Veterans Prayer Service at 7 p.m. on Thursday evening.
Frederick Joseph Korte was born June 22, 1929 in Saint Rosa, Minnesota, the youngest of twelve children of Herman and Rose (Wehseler) Korte. Following his schooling, Fred joined the US Air Force and served his country for four years. On September 25, 1952, Fred was united in marriage to Bernadette J. Middendorf in Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Melrose. In 1956, Fred re-enlisted in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1960. In 1962, Fred became a Minnesota State Patrol and worked for the State of Minnesota for 25 years, retiring in 1987. After his retirement he enjoyed spending much of his time doing the things he loved - flying his airplanes from the Sauk Centre Airport, riding his motorcycle and scooters throughout the countryside and Minnesota, and driving many cars that interested him. Spending time with his wife, Bernie and their son's family brought him great joy.
Fred was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, American Legion Post 67, and the Minnesota Retired Peace Officers M.R.P.O.A.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Bernadette J. Korte; son and daughter-in-law, James and Carol Korte of Saint Cloud; granddaughters, Lori Korte, Debbie (Mitch) Wellman, and Lisa (Jeff) Bullert; five great grandchildren, Alexis and Cassie, Samantha, Lucas and Jameson; and sister, Sister Rose Mary Korte, OSB of Rapid City, South Dakota.
Fred was preceded in death by sisters, Eleanor Van Hell, Sister Mary Ernest, OSB, Bernadette Ruckmar, Julette Korte, Marcella Michels, Olivia Huewe, Dorothy Ferrian, and Delorse Korte; and brothers, Ernest Korte and Ray Korte. He was preceded in death by half brothers and sisters, Regine Schmidt, Anna Butkowski, Teckla Arnzen, Harry Korte, Bernard Korte, Hubert Korte, and George Korte.
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Gene Deters
October 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss. When I had my business, Fred and the boys made the towing part of it do-able! He was a great man and will be missed! R.I.P.
Bobby Konnight
October 4, 2016
Loved when he came into the dealership always made my day! R.I.P Mr. Korte
Dave and Sonja Goerdt
October 3, 2016
Dear Bernie, Jim, and family. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Fred was an incredible man, and Dave and I will forever be grateful that we were privileged to know him. Also, Dave will always remember the plane rides (and piloting time) that Fred offered him. Again, we are thinking of all of you! Our best. Dave and Sonja Goerdt
Kathy Gebhardt
October 3, 2016
My sympathy to you all.
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Barbara Rademacher
October 3, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family in the loss of Fred. May God be with you, comfort you during your time of sorrow.
Madeline Peters Bowersox
October 3, 2016
Bernie and family, Our sympathy and prayers at this time of loss. May he rest in peace.
Peggy Ruegemer
October 2, 2016
Bernie, So sorry, for your loss of your husband, Fred. I will keep you in my prayers, & in my thoughts. May Fred rest in peace, in Gods loving arms.
Jennifer (Burlet) Worderkemper
October 2, 2016
Rest In Peace uncle Fred! Remembering the memories
Janice Burlet
October 2, 2016
Dear Bernie and family, we share in your tremendous loss of husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. May God comfort you all in this very sad time. Love, prayers and thoughts.....Jan and Bill Burlet and family.
Jackie & Bruce Hegg
October 2, 2016
Dear Bernie and Family Am sorry to hear of Fred's passing May he rest in peace and may the happy memories that were created over the years carry you through this sad time Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Donna Carlson
October 2, 2016
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Lil and Jack Larson
October 1, 2016
We are heartbroken to hear of Fred's death!
Fred was a wonderful partner, friend, trooper, and family man. God bless his memory and his family
Jim Ellering
October 1, 2016
Rest in peace, Fred.
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