Paul C. Korth

RANDOLPH – Funeral service for Paul C. Korth, 93 of Randolph, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 7, 2024 at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Randolph. Officiating the service will be Father Kevin Vogel, Father David Korth and Deacon Doug Tunink. Burial will take place at St. Frances Catholic Cemetery, rural Randolph. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, also at the catholic church in Randolph with vigil service starting at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the St. Frances Catholic Church Cemetery Fund. The service will be live-streamed on the Stonacek Funeral Chapel Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/stonacekfuneralchapel/. Paul died on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Randolph is in charge of the arrangements. Paul was born on April 20, 1931 in Randolph, NE to Peter and Ottilia (Kunz) Korth. He attended St. Frances Catholic School in Randolph until the 8th grade when his dad became ill and he took responsibility for the farm. Paul was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Randolph, the Catholic Foresters, as well as the Cedar County Cattle Feeders. In his early years he played baseball and softball as a pitcher and shortstop. Although he said he was never an athlete, he was good at it. Bowling and card club were also entertainment for the hard working farmer. Paul married the love of his life, Rogene Buchanan on June 2, 1952 in Randolph. To this union 5 children were born. Together they built up the family farm and cattle business. Rogene became ill and Paul bravely and diligently raised the kids and continued nurturing the farm throughout her long illness with the help of his faith, family, values, and friends. They were married 30 years before Rogene passed away in 1982. Lightning struck again when Paul met Shirley Krei. The next love of his life became his bride on April 23, 1983. Shirley’s love for pets softened his heart to allow the family dog to stay in the house. It was the beginning of an enhanced love for man’s best friend - Paul had many beloved dogs by his side through the years as he mowed hay, the lawn or simply watched TV. During these years he expanded his order buying business, traveling to Montana, Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming, buying cattle for people across the Midwest, making many friends along the way. Shirley’s influence guided him to see that you can travel without buying cattle, so they vacationed in various places including Branson, Disney World, and Paul’s favorite, Alaska. Paul’s strong work ethic and persistence in excellence took a new path at the age of 81 when he took up Hand Cornhusking to honor his brother, Harold, who had won awards in state and national competitions. During the 11 years he competed, Paul himself brought home many awards when he competed as a Golden Ager. Paul was loved, respected and admired by a large community of friends and family. From his warm smile that welcomed old and new friends into his home, to his productivity and wise business judgment and talent at buying cattle that contributed to the growth of his business and inspired the love of farming in his family. He will be dearly missed. Survivors Include: wife Shirley, sister-in-law, Margaret Korth, children Doug (Barb) Korth, Tim Korth, Tamera (Jim) Loftis, Craig (Amanda) Korth and Brian (Nancy) Korth, stepchildren Kevin (Sheri) Krei, Terry (Linda) Krei and Deb (Jim) Raabe, 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild, 7 step-grandchildren, 9 step-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his first wife Rogene, parents Peter and Ottilia, sisters Delores, Cleo Ann, Sister Mary Fortunate, Mrs. Rose Kavanaugh, brothers Desmond, Harold Senior, and Leonard, brother-in-law Merle, sisters-in-law Tessie and Lorraine, daughter-in-law Linda Korth, and granddaughter Emily Loftis. Pall bearers will be Sarah Steffen, Travis Korth, Jared Korth, Bradly Korth, Adam Loftis, Ben Loftis, Chris Korth, and Cameron Korth. Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Paul C. Korth

April 20, 1931 - October 31, 2024