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Herman Korte Obituary

Korte, Herman G., 93, of Butler Co., self-employed realtor and rancher, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012. The Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 9, with Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 10, both at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Herman was a first generation American. His father emigrated from Germany in 1895. He was very proud to have served in the U. S. Army during WWII, in the Pacific. Herman was a true man of the earth. His love of farming brought him great joy. He is survived by his loving family; his wife of 60 years, Pauline; sons, Steve (Mary) of Wichita and Tom (Rhonda) of Manhattan, KS; daughters, Iva Goodwin of Wichita and Rhonda Korte of College Station, TX; sister, Thresia Pierce "Tish" of Las Vegas, NV; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2012.

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Vicki Baker

March 27, 2012

Dear Family,
I want you to know how much I so enjoyed Mr. Korte and looked forward to seeing him. He was enjoyable and someone I will not forget. I am thinking of you all.
Vicki Baker
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March 18, 2012

Our sympathy to your family from ours.
The Braitsch's
Bill,Marolyn,Cathy

March 12, 2012

Pauline, Iva and family, sorry to hear this sad news. We out here in Oregon are thinking of all of you at this, May God watch over you and be with you during this time. Rosie and Butch Goodwin

Margie Adams

March 12, 2012

So Sorry to hear about Uncle Herman,
How wonderful that you and your Mom was at his side to take care of him. That is true Love. He is now in the arms of God now waiting for us to come to him. Bless your family
Margie

March 11, 2012

To the Family of Mr. Korte,
I had the pleasure of working Working with Mr. Korte and his son Steve when they were working at Paul R Brown and Associates with my Aunt Betty Spingler. He was a joy to work with and loved by all who worked with him and knew him. I know that he will be greatly missed. May god hold all of you in his arms during this difficult time.
With Love, Debi (Horchem) Dickerhoff (Betty Spingler's Niece).

Renee' Rose ( Keiter)

March 10, 2012

Dear Great Uncle Herman, may you rest in peace! I remember you coming town and always stopping by Mom & Dads! ( Herman & Virginia Keiter's Daughter) You always made me laugh!! I'm so sorry I didn't keep in touch more I love you!

March 9, 2012

Steve,

sorry to see about the passing of your Father .. I remember him coming to our farm in Rose Hill and talking business with my Dad... whose name was Herman as well.. small world God Has Richly Blessed You and your family!
Greg and Jeannie Stevens

Janis & Duane Engels

March 9, 2012

We will miss Uncle Herman very much. Our prayers and sympathies to you all.

Enjoying Grandpa's company at the dinner table!

Chris Korte

March 9, 2012

Family fun at the farm

Chris Korte

March 9, 2012

Family fun at the farm

Chris Korte

March 9, 2012

Family fun at the farm

Chris Korte

March 9, 2012

Family fun at the farm

Chris Korte

March 9, 2012

Family fun at the farm

Chris Korte

March 9, 2012

Family fun at the farm

Chris Korte

March 9, 2012

Theresa (Ridder) Bills

March 9, 2012

Iva,
May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.

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