William N. 'Bill' Kurtz Sr.

William N. Kurtz, Sr., age 64, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015, in his Ashland, Wisconsin, home. Bill was born, in Minneapolis. Minnesota, on July 29, 1950, the son of Howard and Louise (Speth) Kurtz.He and Karey P. Sarff were united in marriage, in Ironwood, Michigan, on December 27, 1968. He was a Police Officer for many different departments for a number of years. He also worked in respiratory therapy. He was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed playing cards and cooking. Survivors include: Karey, his wife of 46 years, of Ashland; his children: William, Jr. (Cherie), of Herbster, Wisconsin; Amy (Bill Moore) Kurtz, of Ashland; and Heather Kurtz, of Minneapolis; and his grandchildren: Ashley (Peter) Nelmark, Maddy, Stefanie, Beth and Billy. He was also survived by: his brothers: Jesse (Paula), of Stillwater, Minnesota; and Marty, of Pine City, Minnesota; his brother and sister-in-law: Dennis and Janie Slusher, of Stillwater; many nieces and nephews; and his canine and feline companions: Beau and Timmy.He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers: George and Larry; and his sister, Kathleen. A gathering for family and friends will be held at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, beginning at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2015 and continuing until the hour of the service.A Memorial Service for Bill will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Reverend Paul Simmons will officiate Special music will be provided by Phil Anich. His burial will be private.Our Ashland chapel is assisting his family with the details of his memorialization.