Larry Korte

Obituary of Larry Korte

Larry Edward Korte, 59, of rural Iola, Kansas, died Friday, August 27, 2010, following a farm accident. Larry was born March 5, 1951, at Emporia, Kansas, the son of John Henry and Margaret Rose (Burenheide) Korte. He grew up on the family farm northeast of Humboldt. He attended Zillah Grade School and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1969. On August 8, 1969, Larry married Cheryl Frame and they made their home at rural Elsmore for over 32 years. He farmed and has worked as a mechanic a number of years for Storrer Implement, Inc. in Iola. On January 9, 2007, Larry married Linda (Knight) Marvin and they have made their home at rural Iola. Larry enjoyed working with his cattle and horses. SURVIVORS: Wife: Linda Korte of the home 1 Son: Gregg Korte & wife, Elizabeth of Lawrence, KS 1 Daughter: Angie Korte of Gas, KS Gregg & Angie's Mother: Cheryl Korte of Iola, KS 1 Step-Son: Wes Zornes of Savonburg, KS 1 Step-Daughter: Amanda Zornes of Ft. Scott, KS 2 Grandchildren: Tyler and Zach Korte 2 Step-Grandchildren: Bryton and Skyler 1 Brother: Loren Korte & wife, Janet of rural Humboldt, KS 1 Sister: Marilyn Jenkins & husband, Bill of Iola, KS His Mother-In-Law: Diana Ross of Moran, KS A number of nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Virgil Knight. Cremation has taken place. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 5:00 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. VISITATION: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Sunday following the service MEMORIAL: Allen County 4-H Youth Horse Program Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com.
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