Norman Lewis Korte, 95, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Friday, December 2, 2022, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 7, at 11:00 AM, at Christ Lutheran Church, rural Columbus, with Rev. Jim Gruber and Rev. John E. Nelson, Jr., officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue Wednesday from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Wednesday at 10:45 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Christ Lutheran Cornerstone Center. The service will be broadcast live on Gass Haney Funeral Home and Christ Lutheran Church Facebook pages.

God placed Norman into the hands of his parents, Ernst and Louise (Otte) Korte on January 5, 1927, at the family farm, rural Columbus, Nebraska. He was brought into the Kingdom of God by Holy Baptism on January 30, 1927, at Christ Lutheran Church, Columbus, Nebraska. He reaffirmed his baptismal covenant at his confirmation on May 4, 1941, at Christ Lutheran Church, Columbus, and promised to live his whole life as a child of God. Norman attended Christ Lutheran School, rural Columbus.

On September 22, 1962, Norman and Elaine Bremer were united in holy marriage at Christ Lutheran Church, Columbus. Norman lived all his 95 years on the home place where he was "born, raised and stayed." Dairy cows were a major part from the beginning of their marriage until Norman semi-retired at the age of 80 in 2007. Norman also raised a cow/calf herd as well as dry land farmed. Norman's family received the Nebraska Pioneer Farm award in 1986 and was recognized by the Dairy Farmers of America in 2005 as having "Superior Quality" milk.

Norman was a lifelong faithful member of Christ Lutheran Church where he served in the Voters' Assembly, as Secretary for the Congregation, Trustee and Elder. Norman was a member of Christian Growth for Both and served as a Lay-Shepard. He was a former active member of the Walther League and served on the District Board, a member of Christ Lutheran Adult Choir and the Lutheran Choral Union. Norman was a faithful attendee at the Sunday morning Bible Class.

He was an avid reader, especially historical books and those about World War II, as his brother Allen fought and died in the Battle of the Bulge. In Norman's earlier years, he and his brothers played in many baseball and softball leagues. In recent years, he would often be seen driving his trusty Gator around the farm where he loved being outdoors.

Surviving Norman is his wife, Elaine of 60 years; one daughter, Lisa (Tom) Reichmuth of Leigh, NE; one son, Jon (Shelly) Korte of Columbus, NE; son-in-law, Tim Jazwick of Platte Center, NE; two sisters, Evelyn Wilke of Columbus, NE and Dorothy Wurdeman of Kent, WA; nine grandchildren, Amber (Michael) Behrens of Madison, NE, Dusty (Lauren) Jazwick of Platte Center, NE, Joshua Jazwick of Omaha NE, Justin (Annamarie) Jazwick of Colorado Springs, CO; Laura (Kale) Huettner of Schuyler, NE, Brant (Morgan) Reichmuth of Lincoln, NE; and Jordee Korte, Katee Korte, and Rory Korte all of Columbus, NE; seven great-grandchildren, Theo, Waylon and Isla Reichmuth, Eastyn and Kinlee Huettner, Emberly Behrens, and Cora Jazwick, brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill (Judy) Bremer, Kathy (Wendell) Uldrich, Pat Bremer, and Connie Bader; numerous cherished nieces and nephews; Korte and Otte cousins and friends.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Rita Jazwick (08-12-2019); four brothers, Edgar (Evelyn) Korte, Elmer (Connie) Korte, Allen Korte, Harry (Lois) Korte; one infant sister; four brothers-in-law, Lavern Wilke, Willis Wurdeman, Mel Bremer and Gary Bader.

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

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Go, my children, with my blessing, never alone.
Waking, sleeping, I am with you; you are my own.
In my love's baptismal river I have made you mine forever.
Go, my children, with my blessing—you are my own.

Go, my children, sins forgiven, at peace and pure.
Here you learned how much I love you, what I can cure.
Here you heard my dear Son's story;
here you touched him, saw his glory.
Go, my children, sins forgiven, at peace and pure.

Go, my children, fed and nourished, closer to me;
Grow in love and love by serving, joyful and free.
Here my Spirit's power filled you;
here his tender comfort stilled you.
Go, my children, fed and nourished, joyful and free.

I the Lord will bless and keep you, and give you peace.
I the Lord will smile upon you, and give you peace.
I the Lord will be your Father, Savior,
Comforter and Brother.
Go, my children, I will keep you, and give you peace.





Norman Lewis Korte

Born
Wednesday, January 5, 1927
Platte County, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Friday, December 2, 2022
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 11:00 AM
Christ Lutheran Church
Rural Columbus, Nebraska

Officiants
Rev. Jim Gruber & Rev. John E. Nelson, Jr.

Cross Bearer
Rory Korte

Music
Karla Dixon – Organist
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
"Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing"
Ann Cattau & Donna Jaixen – Duet
"Majesty"
Luther Bakenhus – Soloist
"Go My Children With My Blessing"

Casket Bearers
Dustin Jazwick
Josh Jazwick
Justin Jazwidk
Kale Huettner
Michael Behrens
Brant Reichmuth
Rory Korte

Honorary Bearers are Norman's Godchildren
Sandra Hales
Carol Blessen
Colleen Korte – Posthumous
Shayne Bader
Troy Bremer
Ryan Loseke
Lana Bushhousen
Derek Schafer

Interment
Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Rural Columbus, Nebraska