August 12, 1925— November 24, 2011
Simon Korch was born in Germany on August 12, 1925 to Albin and Jenny Korch, and died November 24, 2011 at 86 years of age. Simon was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Helga, in 2006, and is survived by his sister Ida (Klaus) Gallinger, three sons David (Melanie), Peter (Linda), and Michael (Dana), and eight grandchildren Matthew, Kathryn, Aliya, Benjamin, Elena, and Annalise Korch, Rachelle (Justin) Mentink and Meghan (Steven) Crawford, and four great-grandchildren.
Simon said he lived three lives: His childhood in Germany, his teenage years in Shanghai, China during and immediately after World War II, and his adult years in Seattle. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and later became a U.S. citizen.
Simon was a successful entrepreneur and business owner. He was a residential realtor, appraiser, and developer in Northeast Seattle for over 42 years. He started and ran his own real estate office, Lakeview Homes, in Wedgwood for over 20 years. He maintained long-term relationships with customers, colleagues, and fellow business owners.
His family will miss his sense of humor, spontaneity, and generosity. Remembrances can be made to the Caroline Kline Galland Home.