Timothy C. &Quot;Tim&Quot; Korgie

After a long struggle with illness, Timothy C. Birkel Korgie passed away peacefully surrounded by family & friends
on Sept. 25, 2018, at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Harbor City, California.

Tim was born on July 12, 1949 in Genoa, Nebraska to Daniel & Claire (Reitz) Birkel. After his fathers death on September 25, 1949, his mother later married Robert Korgie and together they raised Tim and his 4 siblings.

Tim attended St. Anthonys Grade School and Scotus Central Catholic High School graduating in 1967. In 1969, Tim enlisted in the U.S. Navy & served overseas during the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge, Tim resided in Long Beach, California. He was recognized for his strong work ethic while serving 37 years for Rhodia Chemical Refinery as a welder, pipefitter and foreman. He met and married the love of his life, Kimberly Westby, in Long Beach, CA.

Tim enjoyed spending time with friends and family and looked forward to his trips to Nebraska hunting with his brothers, uncles & cousins and his fishing trips with friends & family. He was a devoted Nebraska football fan. Go Big Red! Tim also enjoyed solving crossword puzzles with his mom and playing ball with Bucky.

Tim is survived by:
Wife, Kim Westby Korgie, Long Beach, CA
Mother, Claire D. Korgie, Columbus, NE
Sister, Michelene (Ray) Pilakowski, Columbus, NE
Brother, Thomas (Susan) Korgie, Omaha, NE
Brother, Robert (Dianne) Korgie, Columbus, NE
Brother, Ronald (Renee) Korgie, Highlands Ranch, CO
12 nieces and nephews, 2 aunts,1 uncle and many cousins & friends. Also, his faithful companion, dog, Bucky.

Preceded in death by:
Father, Daniel Birkel
Stepfather, Robert Korgie
Nephew, Michael Timothy Pilakowski
Grandparents, Henry & Elizabeth Reitz,
Carl & Alvina Birkel
Charles & Victoria Korgie