Allen G. Korte, age 67 of Highland, IL, died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
He was born on Tuesday, November 29, 1955, in Highland, IL, the son of Vincent and Linette (nee Ganter) Korte.
He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.
Mr. Korte was born in Highland, IL and grew up on a farm northeast of Pierron. He attended school in Highland and worked on the family dairy farm. He lived and worked in Vandalia and then in Greenville, where he was a wood worker. In 1999, he moved to Highland and worked for C.C.R.C. in Breese. He moved to Community’s home in Highland in 1999. 4 years ago to Clinton Manor, New Baden, IL. Socializing and connecting with people and amazing memory. He enjoyed putting together puzzles, coloring, playing bingo, and reading.
Survivors include: Brother – Thomas V. Korte, Highland, IL; Brother – Edwin J. (Sandra) Korte, Greenville, IL; Brother – Dennis R. (Cynthia) Korte, Pocahontas, IL; Brother – Wayne R. (Linda) Korte, Pocahontas, IL; Nephew – Brent A. (Heather) Korte, Highland, IL; Nephew – Ryan T. (Kelly) Korte, Colorado Springs, CO; Nephew – Chad M. (Jenny) Korte, Grosse Ile, MI; Nephew – Kent J. (Traci) Korte, Pocahontas, IL; Nephew – Kyle R. (Emily) Korte, Pocahontas, IL; Niece – Dena L. (Scott) Deibert, Ursa, IL; Niece – Nicole A. (Jake) Zambaldi, Maryville, IL; Nephew-In-Law – Carl Plage, Pocahontas, IL; Great Nephews and Nieces – Many
He was preceded in death by: Father – Vincent A. Korte – Died 2/27/1995; Mother – Linette R. Korte (nee Ganter) – Died 10/18/2013; Nephew – Timothy J. Korte – Died 12/18/1997; Niece – Karla M. Plage – Died 1/16/2021; Sister-In-Law – Marion E. Korte – Died 2/18/2021
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Pat G. Jakel, pastor, St. Paul Catholic Church, officiating.
Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Pierron, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Link, Breese, IL.
