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Steven J. Korte
Steven J. Korte, age 49, died Monday after a sudden illness.
Born in Dayton, he grew up in Marion, Oh moving to Canton in 1980. He was a 1979 graduate of Ohio University. Steve was a Product Manager with Diebold and the organist for St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church. He had formerly worked for WHBC and as the organist and choir director at Martin Luther Lutheran Church. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and the American Guild of Organists. He also enjoyed doing free lance music engineering for many local churches and musicians. Steve gave the gift of sight through eye donation. He will always be remembered for his easy going manner and his ready smile. Survived by his wife of 25 years, Susan DeFrank Korte; daughter, Lily Korte; son, Wilson Korte all of the home; father, John A. Korte of Marion, OH; three sisters and brothers- in-law, Kathy and John Waltos of Martin, OH, Ann and John Daugherty of Bell Center, OH, and Sue and Matt Walter of Prospect, OH; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Theresa Korte of Lexington, OH; and 11 nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother, Angela "Joan" Korte. Family and friends will meet at St John's Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 10 a.m. with Fr. Ronald Klingler as Celebrant. Friends may call Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Lamiell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be set to:
www.lamiellfuneralhome.com
(Lamiell, 330-456-7375)
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Published by The Repository or The Independent on Jan. 3, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Korte

30 Entries

Jeremy Lesh

January 15, 2007

Steve was the organist for most of the time I attended Martin Luther church. I am saddened and surprised to read the news. My prayers go out to his family.

Bev Jacobson

January 9, 2007

I've known Steve for 25 years (from St. John's choir) and was just shocked and heartbroken to hear this sad news. He was so sweet and friendly! My sympathies are with all of you.

JON WILSON

January 9, 2007

Someone once said there are no words at time to describer feelings of loss or of joy. I am at a loss for words, first to describe the joy in the way I remember Steve. I even remember the first time he came to the station and I met him. Does anyone remember his time on-the-air, after The Night Flight called The Korte Experience? Now there is a sadness that bores deep within me as I think about losing Steve. It has been far too many years inbetween the first hello and the last good-bye. Like the lyric of a song "...gone too soon..."

Doug White

January 8, 2007

I met Steve when we were growing up in Marion, Ohio. He was a great friend and was my best man when my wife and I were married. We had many good times when we were young. Please accept my deepest sympathy. The Korte family is in our hearts and prayers.

Renee' Wagner

January 8, 2007

Dear Korte Family:

I worked with Steve for several years back in the 90's while at Diebold. He was always smiling and very witty, bringing cheer and happiness to those around him. I am very saddened for your lose and will keep you all in my prayers.

kathy geiselman

January 5, 2007

THE KORTE FAMILY:

Having been away from
Diebold for several years, I saw Steve a couple months ago at Dr. Given's office; he again demonstrated his "easy going manner and ready smile". God Bless all of you.

Dave Blum

January 5, 2007

I have known Steve for many years as he and Diebold did business with us at Nashua. Steve was always very professional and a gentlemen and always up front. I used to tease Steve about his portable keyboard that he would pull out so that he can keep notes during our meetings. My heart goes out to the Korte family. Steve was a very special person and will be missed.

William Kendrick

January 5, 2007

I
was unable to attend the Mass for Steve, and I wish to express my
deepest sympathies to your entire family for your loss. I have known
Steve through the American Guild of Organists, and I enjoyed seeing and
conversing with him at various Guild functions. He was such a quiet,
unassuming man who was willing to share his talents with us. I'll always
remember his great enthusiasm for recording a few disks for the Canton
Chapter. He will certainly be missed among his colleagues in the Organ
Guild.

Jim and Ann Huff

January 4, 2007

We knew Steve as organist of our church, St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church. He was a good musician and a kind, gentle man. He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to the Korte family.

Maureen (Mickie) Brozovic

January 4, 2007

I had the privilege of knowing Steve for a number of years at Diebold and I am also a member of St John the Baptist Catholic Church. He was always extremely pleasant, calm and professional. He will truly be missed. My sympathies to the Korte family.

Marianne Aquino

January 4, 2007

I knew Steve through my many years at Diebold, Inc. He was always so nice and helpful. My sincerest condolences on your loss.

Mike Ryan

January 4, 2007

I have known Steve through a business relationship and enjoyed his friendly and helpful nature. We will miss him here at Nashua in Jefferson City, TN. Our prayers are with his family at this time.

Donna Apidone

January 4, 2007

I have been fortunate to have Steve and Sue as friends since our days at OU. Steve's smile and generous spirit will always be a part of everyone he knew.
Much love to Sue, Lily and Wil.

The Schlaters

January 3, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the Korte family. We will always remember Steve in our prayers. Steve will always be remembered as a friend and cousin through life.

Tom, Bill & Barb Schlater

Cynthia Vignos and Allen Claxton

January 3, 2007

We knew Steve from St. John's choir and Diebold; please accept our sincere condolences.

Patience Moody

January 3, 2007

Steve holds a special place in my heart! He encouraged me to be in the choir even though I didn't believe I could sing. He would tape music for me so I could practice extra for the Sunday services at Martin Luther Lutheran Church. He was a very kind, gentle, sweet man with such musical talent - he will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

James GraySmith

January 3, 2007

My condolences and prayers for Steve's family and friends. I am a cantor at St. John the Baptist Church and have worked with Steve over the past several years both as an organist and with his recordings of the music and liturgies at St. John Church. He was a treasured friend and a true professional. He will be sorely missed.

Susan Kardell (Nashua Corporation)

January 3, 2007

As an Account Manager for Nashua Corporation, I had the true pleasure of working with Steve on many Diebold projects for over 8 years. Steve's extensive talents, creativity, friendship and ready smile will be sadly missed. We, at Nashua, extend our very deepest sympathy to the Korte family.

Jeannie Kienzle

January 3, 2007

To Susan, Lily and Wilson,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.

David, Jeannie, Jonathan, Nicholas Kienzle

teresa thomasma

January 3, 2007

I only had a couple of meetings & phone conversations with Steve, but it was always a pleasure dealing with him. He seemed like the kind of person who will leave a huge hole in the hearts of those who knew him well.

Brandon Kent

January 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Steve has always been a pleasure on a personal as well as professional basis.

Manuel Halkias

January 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.

Sandy Dodd

January 3, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Jim Wilkins

January 3, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I had a professional relationship with Steve. His company and mine did business together and I enjoyed working with him. Judging by his involvement in church, I am sure you take comfort in knowing that his is with his creator. God bless you all at this difficult time.

Alene Kuykendall

January 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God confront you.

Connie McCosh

January 3, 2007

May God comfort you in the coming days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Vivian Forsthoffer

January 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mike Wandling

January 3, 2007

I worked with Steve for 7 years and thoroughly enjoyed his ability to recall even the smallest details and eloquently speak about any topic. Though he was often quiet in nature, when called upon he never failed to have the perfect word to fit the situation. Some of his common phrases I will always remember are "Our friends..." and "more fun than dragging a board". Thank you.

Mark Thewes

January 3, 2007

On behalf of the Canton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, we wish to extend our sympathy to the Korte family. Steve was a long time member of our organization and will be greatly missed.

Marsha Weaver

January 3, 2007

Steve was a super person. I work in the office at St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church and am a member. Sharing of his music talent with us was a truly wonderful gift. Everyone that came in contact with Steve felt blessed. He never had a bad word to say about anything. We will miss him each day. Our special music at our 8:00 a.m. service was the "Cradle Hymns" and it was an arrangement done by Steve. It was absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing Steve with us.

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