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Brad Korte

Alton |

Brad Korte, 56, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday morning. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother and friend. Brad was born in Alton to the late Dolores Korte and Harold Korte of Godfrey. His step mother, Margaret and Harold raised him in their family home in Godfrey. He was an alumni of Marquette High School and went on to serve his country in the Air Force. He earned his bachelor degree in Science Aeronautical Engineering from St. Louis University and completed a dual Master’s degree: Science in Management of Technology and Engineering Management from Washington University. He enjoyed coaching his sons in soccer, playing baseball and enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinal and the Blues win. He was a Cowboy fan and he believed they were an all American team; and we won’t hold that against him. He was a master dive man and his ashes will remain memorized as part of the coral reef. He was a senior trustee at the Eagles in Alton for many years. His lifelong friends John and Sandy Ondo were amazing to him and his side kick Jack the min pin. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth (Noble) Korte that he cherished, two sons, Matt (Kortney) and Nick Korte, two daughters, Paige and Sydni Sebold. Along with two grandsons, Keagan Korte and Kaden Williams along with his third grandson (Jaxton Korte) that is expected to arrive in July. Brad loved and treasured all his wonderful family and friends as he was one of 10 children with many memories and a lifetime of cherished celebrations; Edward (deceased)and Kathy Korte of Winchester, IL, Jim Korte of St. Louis, MO, Carol Korte of Dallas, TX, Paul Korte of St. Louis, MO, Harold Korte Jr. of Godfrey, Nancy (Chris) Bruce of Godfrey, Missy (Rick) Gibson of Godfrey, Suzanne(Rob) Schwartz of Godfrey, David (Laura) Dixon of Godfrey, Ellen (Surinder) Kumar of Maryville, IL, Rebecca (Mike) Barton of Roxana, IL, Don Noble of Alabama and Sam Noble of East Alton and his mother in law; Joyce Noble (Don deceased) and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until time of prayer service at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton followed by full military honors by the VFW Post 1308. Father Steven Janoski will officiate. Memorials may be made to Marquette Catholic High School Soccer team or Greater St. Louis Honor Flight. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com


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