Sylvester Korbel Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on September 26, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Sylvester Korbel of Watertown, South Dakota. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Korbel and Lena Korbel (Schneider); his wife Mary Person; and his grandson Nathan Korbel. He is survived by: his children, Edward Korbel of Aberdeen, SD, Michael Korbel (Cheryl) of Willow Lake, SD, Sheila Coplan of Watertown, SD, John Korbel (Lynette) of Watertown, SD, Karen Evans (John) of Spearfish, SD, Mary Johnson (Mitch) of Watertown, SD and Doug Korbel of Watertown, SD; his grandchildren, Dawn Birgen (Chris), Matt Coplan (Kim), Justin Korbel (Steph Smith), Leah Coplan, Johnnie Korbel (Adrienne Evans), Christi VanderWal (Dan), Kyle Johnson (Lynn), Jason Korbel (Shanna) and Jared Johnson; and his great grandchildren, Ella Birgen, Sloan McLagan, Gavin, Micah, Colin VanderWal, Selah, Sylas, Sawyer Korbel, Cameron, Sophie and Janie Johnson.

I'm sure Sy and Arvis are sneaking out for a beer just like they did during Covid!