Richard Lee Korte

April 1, 1947 - July 18, 2023

Richard Lee Korte was born to Al and Marge Korte on April 1, 1947, in Emporia, Kansas. From that minute on, he was the first to appreciate a joke, especially on himself. He was raised in Kansas and attended Kansas State University. His attendance there was bisected by his four years of service in the United States Air Force. After graduating in 1974, Richard moved to California with his young family where he lived for the rest of his life.

He met his wife, Judy, in college; they married in 1968 and remained so until her death in 2018. They were incredibly dedicated parents and were always looking to contribute to their community and church. His curiosity, attention to detail, integrity, humor, and love of his family will be forever remembered by his family, friends, and co-workers.

Richard is survived and missed by his children Scott (Christine) Korte; Melissa (Barry) Osborne; grandchildren Dylan Korte, Maxim (Alexis) Osborne, Atticus Osborne, and Silas Osborne; and siblings and in-laws David Korte (Karen Erickson), JoAnn (Roger) Cowdin, Phil Korte, Greg (Debbie) Korte, Susan Stindt (Cal Bertram). He continues to be loved by many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his brother Dwayne, brother-in-law Fred Stindt, parents Al and Marge Korte, parents-in-law Fred and Jane Stindt, nephew Ben Krug, cherished wife, Judy, and sister-in-law Jane Ferguson.

Memorials can be sent to Alma Via of San Francisco, whose care of Judy will always be remembered.

A visitation will be held at Duggan’s Serra Mortuary, Daly City, on Wednesday July 26th from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at First Lutheran Church, South San Francisco, on Thursday July 27th at 11:00 am.