Retired Army Col. Kenneth Wayne Korb passed from this life on October 8, 2012 after a severe illness. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his closest friends. Ken loved his country, his family, his dogs and Texas A&M University. His service in the US Army took him to Antarctica, and twice to Germany where he was on the front line in the Cold War. He was known and loved by many as a gracious host at hundreds of Aggie tailgate celebrations. His friends described him as warm and giving with a heart as big as his boisterous laugh.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Ferdinand Korb “Charlie” and Elfrieda Korb “Fritzie”.
He is survived by his sister Nancy Tucker (husband Phillip), his son Eric Korb (wife Stephanie), and his daughter Karen Korb. He is also survived by his three granddaughters Julia and Margaret Langeland and Parker Korb, numerous nieces and nephews, and dearest friends Barbara Cavender, Ed Watson, and Donald Goodbey Jr “Dee”.
Ken’s final resting place will be the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. A celebration of Ken’s life is being planned for October 20, 2012 at the Olsen Field tailgate preceding the Texas A&M vs. LSU game. The time is TBD. Additionally, a memorial mass will be held at 11:00 AM, October 27th at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Helotes. Any memorial donations to the Returning Heroes Home Foundation in Ken’s name are greatly appreciated.
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On behalf of the Williams family, I would like to extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy to Ken’s family. Ken engraved beautiful memories within all of our hearts, eternally. And, we will always be grateful for his kind heart and the love he gave to each of us, unconditionally.
To express our deep sympathy to you on your loss. We thank Col.Korb for serving our country in the U.S. Army during the Cold War. Because of his service & other young men & women we have our freedom in this great country. May God’s Speed BE With This Soldier & His Family.
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Marcia & I want to extend our sincerest condolences to Ken’s family on his passing. He was a jovial friend with whom we enjoyed cheering on the Aggie baseball team every Spring for many years. He had a heart of gold for Aggies and visiting fans, and often invited them to his football and baseball tailgates. We will miss him dearly, and will reserve a place in our hearts in memory of his fighting spirit and fierce love for all things Texas A&M. Gig’em, Ken! Peace be with you in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Gary & Marcia Drost