Harry Korte, 92, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

The funeral service will be Monday, April 12, 10:30 A.M. at Christ Lutheran Church, 32392 122nd Avenue, Columbus, with Rev. Aaron Witt officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A.M. The funeral will be broadcast live on the Gass Haney Facebook page. Masks are optional. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Christ Lutheran Early Childhood & Fellowship Hall, Camp Luther, Orphan Grain Train, or donor's choice.

Harry was born on January 24, 1929 in rural Platte County, Nebraska, to Ernst and Louise (Otte) Korte. He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church. He attended Christ Lutheran School.

On September 6, 1950, Harry Korte and Lois Hollman were united in holy marriage at Christ Lutheran Church in rural Columbus. Harry and Lois farmed together their entire married life. Harry retired from farming in 2018. He embraced his family with his strong faith and passion for a job well done. His main hobby was doing carpentry work which included building his own home.

Harry was a lifelong member of Christ Lutheran Church where he served as an Elder, Trustee, and Usher. He was a member of the Choir, Walther League, Christian Growth for Both and Lutheran Layman's League. He also served on the Daily Devotions Board for over 50 years, Camp Luther Board of Directors, Farmers Union Co-Op Oil Association Board of Directors, Tri-County Board of Directors, and served on the Leigh Giving Tree. He filmed church events for many years.

Harry is survived by:
Son: Anson (Cheryl) Korte of Columbus, NE
Son: Bruce Korte of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Karla (Mike) Dixon of Columbus, NE
Seven Grandchildren
Ten Great Grandchildren
Brother: Norman (Elaine) Korte of Columbus, NE
Sister: Evelyn Wilke of Columbus, NE
Sister: Dorothy Wurdeman of Kent, WA
Sister-in-law: Hazel (Richard) Saalfeld of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law: Gladys (Ron) Mueller of Seward, NE

Harry was preceded in death by:
Parents: Ernst & Louise Korte
Wife: Lois Korte
Daughter: Colleen Korte
Grandson: Brent Dixon
Brother: Edgar (Evelyn) Korte
Brother: Elmer (Connie) Korte
Brother: Allen Korte
Infant Sister
Brother-in-law: LaVern Wilke
Brother-in-law: Willis Wurdeman

Harry's family would like to express their thanks and gratitude for the extraordinary care given Harry by Brookestone Acres, Columbus Community Hospital, Wound Center, and Home Health & Hospice.