Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2023 O'Connell Family Funeral Home 520 11th Street South Hudson WI, 54016
I worked with Gary for many years. He was a great guy and fun to work with.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2023 O'Connell Family Funeral Home 520 11th Street South Hudson WI, 54016
Gary Allen Korbel, age 72, of River Falls, WI, died unexpectedly on January 11, 2023 at Mayo Hospital in Menomonie, WI.
Gary was born on August 25, 1950, in Minneapolis, MN to George and Mary Ann (Barstad) Korbel. He graduated from Spring Valley High School and, shortly thereafter, enlisted in the United States Army. After his discharge, he began a career at Andersen Windows, this year would been his 51st year. His life fulfillment was his work as he had yet to make any arrangements for retirement. Gary met Paula in 1986, they then married on August 5th, 1987. They had one child together, Katrina, who was born on February 1st, 1989. They parted ways after 21 years but remained friends.
Sports were his favorite pastime– as he was an avid golfer, Wisconsin Badgers and Minnesota Twins fan. He also enjoyed fast cars in the 60s and 70s, spending time at the lake in the 80s, riding Harleys in the 90s, and spending time with his best friends from Spring Valley. Life slowed down as he got older, he enjoyed his Monday night golf leagues after work and spending weekly visits with his daughter and son-in-law.
He is survived by his daughter, Katrina (Jeff Richert) Korbel; one grandson on the way, Gunner Allen Richert, siblings; Gwen (Bill) Couch, Kevin (Christine) Korbel, best friends; Jack (Bonnie) Hannack and Gregg (Jane) Kado; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 S. 11th St., Hudson. Private family interment at Greenwood Cemetery in River Falls, WI.
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I worked with Gary for many years. He was a great guy and fun to work with.
Was a very sad reaction reading the email that Gary passed away! I got to know Gary at Andersen’s when he worked in receiving in the early 70s!. Wonderful guy. For years after, whenever I saw Gary he would always smile and say Hi Brad how are you? And it was a genuine hello. Didn’t know he was still on the Andersen rolls, that is the kind of man he was..dedicated.
I send my condolences to his daughter and other family members..may Gary rest in peace!
I worked many years with Gary at AW. He was very professional and I had a great time learning from him. 🙏🙏🙏
I am in Texas and will not be able to attend.
My deepest sympathy to the family of Gary Korbel.
I am so sorry to hear the sad message of his passing. I have so many great memories from working with Gary over many years at AW.
R.I.P. Gary
I worked with Gary for many years. He was a great guy and fun to work with.
Was a very sad reaction reading the email that Gary passed away! I got to know Gary at Andersen’s when he worked in receiving in the early 70s!. Wonderful guy. For years after, whenever I saw Gary he would always smile and say Hi Brad how are you? And it was a genuine hello. Didn’t know he was still on the Andersen rolls, that is the kind of man he was..dedicated.
I send my condolences to his daughter and other family members..may Gary rest in peace!
I worked many years with Gary at AW. He was very professional and I had a great time learning from him. 🙏🙏🙏
I am in Texas and will not be able to attend.
My deepest sympathy to the family of Gary Korbel.
I am so sorry to hear the sad message of his passing. I have so many great memories from working with Gary over many years at AW.
R.I.P. Gary