Leona Korte Obituary

Leona Grace Korte

Leona Grace (Schroeder) Korte, 95, of Leipsic, was peacefully called home to the Lord at 1:53 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, while resting at Bridge Hospice, Findlay.

She was born Jan. 20, 1929, in Leipsic, to Vincent and Anna (Winkler) Schroeder. Leona attended Leipsic High School. She began her life with her husband, Charles D. Korte, on Oct. 26, 1949, and he preceded her in death Jan. 7, 2013. She retired from Allied Egri. She enjoyed helping others with natural remedies and sold Nature's Sunshine herbal supplements for many years. She was a member of Altar Rosary Society and life-long member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Leipsic. A devout catholic, she found comfort in reciting the rosary daily.

Left to mourn Leona's passing are four children, Kenneth (Beth) Korte of Leipsic, Peggy Wilhelm of Wauseon, Jeanne Korte of Leipsic, and Jerry Korte of Findlay; 10 grandchildren, Julie Korte, Dawn (Mike) Oedy, Lindsey (Scott Gregory) Korte, Garrett (Katie) Korte, Christopher (Sarah) Wilhelm, Katie (John) Nault, Jaclyn (Nathan) Bozman, Kimberly (James) Pierce, Chelsea (Kyle) Schuchler, and Alison (Fadi) Shebaro; 13 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Norman Schroeder, Othmer (Rita) Schroeder, and Leon "George" Schroeder, all of Leipsic; and sister-in-law, Frances "Frannie" Schroeder of Findlay.

In addition to reuniting with her loving husband, Charles, Leona joins in Heaven those who have passed before her, parents, Vincent and Anna (Winkler) Schroeder; two brothers, Cleo (Kathleen) Schroeder and Harold "Pete" Schroeder; sister, Rita (Cliff) Oedy; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Schroeder and Karen Schroeder; and son-in-law, George Wilhelm.

Leona was a remarkable seamstress, having made trick-or-treat costumes for grandchildren and numerous bridesmaid dresses throughout the years. A skilled crocheter, she created treasured blankets for every grandchild and great-grandchild. An artist at heart, Leona loved doing numerous crafts. She also played the accordion in an all-girls band in the 1940s that traveled from town to town on a flatbed truck and sold records after their performances.

Leona was a loyal Cleveland Guardians fan. With her husband, she enjoyed years of following sprint car racing. Leona was a skilled bingo player, mesmerizing her grandkids with the number of cards she could play at once. She loved to travel, especially the trips she would take to Vegas with her sister, Rita. In more recent years, she enjoyed riding the Schnipke bus on her way to the casinos with her family.

Her family will keep Leona's memory alive by telling stories of her quick wit and humor, but also continuing to serve her prized recipes at all family gatherings, in particular, her beef and noodles and "Grandma steak." She will be remembered with love.

Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Leipsic, with Fr. Randy Giesige officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, and 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic.

Memorial donations maybe be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or St. Mary's Catholic School.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.