Loretta Ann Korst

Loretta Ann Korst, age 90, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, in her home surrounded by family. Her celebration of life will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Loretta was born May 13, 1931, in Denver, Colorado to her parents, Louis and Petrina Mancuso. She graduated from Great Falls High in 1949. On April 25, 1949, Loretta married Gerald J. Korst. Together they raised eight children. Together they dedicated their lives to their children, and the growing family that accumulated over the years. Together they only had eight children, but she was home to many more due to her big heart, loving home, and open arms. During this time, she worked many years as a ward secretary at Benefis Emergency Room. Loretta is survived by her sister, Patty Lou; brothers, Alfred and Joseph; sons, David and Dale; daughters, Sandra Scott, Diane (Arnie- Entz) Korst, Lorraine Korst, Mary Geer, and Trina Rogers; daughter in-law, Beth Ann Korst; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; as well as long-time family friends, Bob and Rose Latham. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Jerry; brother, Louis; and sons-in-law, Robert Scott and Thomas Geer. Loretta’s enthusiasm for life inspired and blessed all those who crossed paths with her. She expressed her love of life through her yard. Her other pastimes included gardening, camping, baking, puzzling, crafting, crocheting, and being surrounded by her family. Loretta will be greatly missed not only by her family, but by her countless friends due to her caring nature and family atmosphere she carried about herself. We will grieve her loss while finding strength and stability through her passing. We may question “who will steer the ship and help us navigate the crashing waves of the future?” Rest assured, Loretta prepared us for the coming voyage. She will be watching down on us with her husband who helped her along this journey of life, death, and through the process of creating a loving family.