Age 63 of Inver Grove Heights
Formerly of South St. Paul
Called home peacefully surrounded by wife, Trisha, and sister-in-law, Tracy, at his side. Preceded in death by mother, Shirley Ebensteiner; brother, Keith Ebensteiner; mother-in-law, Sonja Buckman. Survived by loving wife of 33 years, Trisha (Buckman); brother, Kurt Ebensteiner; sister, Lynn Ebensteiner; nieces & nephews, Troy Ebensteiner (Christine) [Mikayla & Jacob], Adam (Risa) [Viola, Sebastian & Nova], Jessica (Ebensteiner) Ruppert (Harley) [Silas]; father-in-law, Jim Buckman; brother-in-law, Ron Buckman (Susie) [Tyler & Mira]; sister-in-law, Tracy (Robert) Buford, [Kiara [Londyn & D’Starr], Devante Buford, Jada Buford (Rodney Jones)] also other family & friends.
Korky grew up in South St. Paul where he graduated from South St. Paul high school in 1977. He attended the University of MN to study PreMed, in hopes of applying to Medical school one day. However, all that changed on St. Patty’s Day 1984 when he met the love of his life, Miss Trisha Buckman, and the dream of one day being a Doctor didn’t seem as important.
His love for the outdoors took him in another direction when he found a career working for the City of Inver Grove Heights, first in the Parks Department then working his way up to a position with the Utilities (Water Department). Trish and Korky established their roots in Inver Grove when they bought their house where they raised 3 dogs-Shamus, Roscoe and Sawyer. For 24 years they maintained an open door policy to anyone needing refuge helping at least a dozen people who lived with them over the years.
Korky retired in 2018 and was officially diagnosed with Dementia after being hospitalized in Jan of 2022. He spent 5 weeks in the hospital before being admitted to a nursing home in St. Paul where he spent the final 5 months of his life, unfortunately on a rapid decline.
Although in the end the disease overshadowed the awesome person Korky was, the many family and friends will never forget his smile and kindness he shared; no one more than his loving wife. Korky was the love of her life but more so, he loved her more than life itself and that will be his legacy.
One of Korky’s favorite things in life, was spending time with his Nephews Devante and Tyler; cheering on the Vikings. Whether it was on trips to training camp or game day, they were always pumped and showing their purple pride. So, in honor of his love for the Vikings, feel free to wear your purple & gold attire and Yes even your Vikings gear!!!
Visitation 10 – 11 am, Memorial Service at 11 am with luncheon to follow on Saturday, August 20th at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 7160 South Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights.