Simon Peter Korbe Jr., age 87, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas.  Simon was born August 2, 1931 in Wallace, Kansas, the son of Simon Peter and Katie (Dechant) Korbe Sr.

A lifetime resident of Wichita County, Kansas, he was a farmer, welder and worked in construction.  Simon served as Wichita County Deputy Sherriff in the 50’s and 60’s and always enjoyed riding his mule, Dolly.

Simon attended the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Leoti, Kansas

On October 19, 1950, he married Ruby Evalee Turner at Las Animas, Colorado. Ruby passed away on June 18, 1999 in Leoti, Kansas.

Simon’s surviving family includes-

Two grandsons-Trenton Guerra- Leoti, Kansas, Jason Guerra- Leoti, Kansas

Two great grandchildren-Tason Guerra- Leoti, Kansas, Tatum Guerra- Leoti, Kansas

Numerous nieces and nephews

His parents, a daughter, Kathy Guerra and several siblings precede him in death.

Funeral services will be at a later date and will be announced by Price & Sons Funeral Homes.

Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in care of : Price & Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas 67861.