Walter R. Korff, 84, of Sarcoxie, MO passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Freeman West Hospital, in Joplin, MO, surrounded by his loving family. Walter was born on August 15, 1930, in Newton County, MO, to Oscar and Helena (Heman) Korff. He attended Sarcoxie Schools and graduated with the Class of 1949. Shortly after graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army as a paratrooper during the Korean War. During this time, he received several commendations, including the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Services Stars, Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service Medal, and Nation Defense Service Medal. Returning home from the service, he continued farming. On June 1, 1957, he was united in marriage to Verna Fellwock. Together, they shared fifty-seven years of wonderful memories. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he served as an Elder and Church Secretary. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, great grandson, family, and friends. He also enjoyed all activities that surround the family farm. Walter is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Norman Korff. Walter is survived by his wife, Verna; three children, Steve Korff and wife Jan, Tim Korff and wife Tanya, all of Sarcoxie, MO, and Debbie Goodwin and husband David of Chillicothe, MO; five grandchildren, Amy Perry and husband Eric, Laurie Williams and husband Willie, Ryan Korff, Lisa Korff, and Chris Korff; and one great-grandson, Cole Perry, as well as a host of other family and friends. Funeral services with full military honors for Mr. Korff are 1:00 p.m. Wednesday,February 4, 2015, at Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, MO, with Wil Meyer officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Sarcoxie, MO. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Those honoring his life as pallbearers will be Ryan Korff, Jon Gaddy, Stephen Gripka,Tommy Jack, Eric Perry, and Willie Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Gaddy, David Spree, Chris Korff, and David Goodwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lutheran World Relief or Sarcoxie Relay for Life. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.houshgoodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, MO.