Stanley Korte

1948-2022

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Stanley Robert Korte, 73, Owensville, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at his residence.

He was born Aug, 29, 1948, to Alfred and Frances (Keeven) Korte in Florissant.

He was united in marriage to Linda Barnes April 14, 1972, in St. Charles.

Stanley grew up in Florissant and then the family moved to St. Charles where he graduated from high school. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and was a medic in Germany. He was a Marine Specialist and spent many years working on boats in St. Louis and St. Charles County. Later he worked for the government as a Marine Specialist in St. Louis, until they closed the government office. He then moved his family to Owensville. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He enjoyed trap shooting, hunting, fishing and was a classic car enthusiast.

He was preceded in death by parents Alfred and Francis; sons Jason and Clayton; and brother Les Korte.

He is survived by wife Linda of the home; grandson Tyler Korte of Wentzville; and siblings Jean Thomure of Old Monroe, Danny Korte and wife Phyllis of Wentzville, Roy Korte and wife Phyllis of Fulton, and Gerald Korte and wife Rose of O’Fallon.

A Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, Aug. 29, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Owensville, with Fr. Wayne Boyer officiating. Burial was in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery with full military honors.

Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Owensville.