William Horton Korst's obituary , Passed away on May 21, 2020 in Beloit, Wisconsin
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William Horton Korst

April 20, 1928 - May 21, 2020 (92 years old)

Beloit, Wisconsin

William Horton Korst's obituary , Passed away on May 21, 2020 in Beloit, Wisconsin
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William Horton Korst

April 20, 1928 - May 21, 2020 (92 years old)

Beloit, Wisconsin

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We are sad to announce that, on May 21, 2020 we had to say goodbye to William Horton Korst (Beloit, Wisconsin), born in Oak Park, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Korst and Clara Korst (Sugden); and his wife Nancy. He is survived by: his children, William "Bill" Korst (Sue) of Mason, Paul Korst (Betsy) of Willoughby, David Korst (Robin) of Green Bay, Casey Korst of O'Fallon, John Korst (Gary Jendro) of San Diego and Peter Korst of Beloit. He is also survived by ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

He continued drumming his entire life playing his last gig in March 2020 (before Covid-19 closed restaurants) at the Monday Morning Dixie Band's weekly Thursday night engagement at Fib's restaurant in downtown Rockton, Ill.

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“bill, digger and the family. So very sorry to hear this news. I learned to enjoy jazz from the old radio broadcasts. Loved the kickass stereo at the house on wisconsin ave and the walls filled with all those albums. Jim gram”

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