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Frederick Joseph Korge Jr. (“Rick”) was born at Lackland Air Force Base on September 5,1954 to Fred and Margaret “Peggy” Korge. His delivery cost an exorbitant sum of ten dollars and sixty-eight cents. And, as Rick himself would have said, he was worth nearly every penny of it. Upon Fred and Peggy’s relocation to Houston, where Fred founded the advertising firm of Baxter & Korge, Houston became Rick’s home. Following graduation from Westbury High School in 1973, he then attended and graduated from Sam Houston State University. Upon entering the workforce, he followed his father into advertising, first at Ketchum, MacLeod & Grove and then Point Communications. In 1982, a career opportunity brought him back to San Antonio, where he worked at Pitluk, Lewis & Thompson and then Atkins Advertising before he and partner Ernie Altgelt founded Altgelt and Korge. Over the next ten years, they handled all of the advertising for the San Antonio Spurs, in addition to projects for USAA, Pecos Development and many other local firms. Following that, he brought his talents to Sutherland Advertising, Martin-Reed & Associates, Benson Design, RPM, Ltd. And Creative Link in San Antonio before leaving the advertising world after 35 years to work at Boysville. There, for the next 12 years, he worked as the Commissary Representative. He played an essential role in keeping Boysville running and children fed. When he couldn’t be found bass fishing with his children, grandchildren or friends, Rick and Judy attended River City Community Church in Selma, Texas. There, since 2005, they were both involved in leadership ministries for DivorceCare, community Bible groups, Strong Foundation and their own neighborhood. On September 5, 2022, his 68th birthday, he was unofficially diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. This was followed up ten days later with a firm diagnosis of inoperable terminal cancer. As a strong Christian, his first thoughts were not of himself, but to immediately pick up the phone and minister to those he loved. His nearly eight-week battle returned him to his Father's arms Friday, October 28, 2022. Rick is survived by his wife of over 21 years, Judy Payne-Korge, his mother Margaret Lappi-Korge, step-mom Pat Hogan-Korge; children and spouses, Sandy & Taylor Korge, Jordan & Kim Korge, as well as Adam Bennett and Colette Graham; grandchildren, Elyse and Cameron Korge, Lilly Korge, Matthew Horton and Coco Graham; siblings and spouses Kathy Korge Albergate & Scott Albergate and Victoria Korge & Kevin Cavanagh. This, in addition to an untold number of other relatives and dear friends he made over the years that will miss his sense of humor and caring, considerate, loving heart. Memorial contributions in Rick’s honor may be directed toward Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation or https://wildlife-rescue.org/donate/ We also invite you to visit Rick’s online memorial tribute at Mission Park North, Cherry Ridge, San Antonio,Texas https://www.missionparks.com/obituaries/Frederick-Rick-Korge/#!/TributeWall where you can electronically share your memories and words of comfort with his family.

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Frederick "Rick" Joseph Korge Jr.

September 5, 1954 - October 28, 2022