Name: Calling hours for Kurt R. Spielmann
Start: 2016-06-08T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-06-08T16:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Anne's Episcopal Church

Spielmann, Kurt R.

We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Kurt Robert Spielmann. Kurt was born in Green Bay on November 27, 1977 and graduated from Preble High School in 1996. He attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison and graduated with a majors in Political Science and History. Kurt moved to Milwaukee and worked at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and after that he had other employment.

In 2013, Kurt moved back to Green Bay and volunteered at the Salvation Army. He then worked at several local restaurant establishments. Kurt loved his woodworking projects and made many beautiful and useful creations. He enjoyed being up North, fishing and being in nature. Kurt was a sports enthusiast, especially enjoying baseball and the Badgers. While he was growing up he and his brother loved being ball boys at the UW-Green Bay men's basketball games and playing "noon ball" at the Phoenix Sports Center. Kurt wrote about sports and also enjoyed writing fiction. He was a talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist and loved music. Kurt was very thoughtful, generous and kindhearted.

Kurt is survived by his parents, Dan and Elizabeth Spielmann; his brother, Jeff Spielmann (sister-in-law Jenna and niece Stella); his grandmother, Margaret Anne Jackson; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who all loved Kurt very much.

Friends and family may call on Wednesday, June 8th from 10 until 11 a.m. at St. Anne's Episcopal Church at 347 Libal St. DePere. Memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Kurt suffered from a mental illness, and in lieu of flowers please consider giving a donation to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) or to the UW-Green Bay Foundation for a music scholarship in honor of Kurt.

Online condolences are welcome on our website, www.PfotenhauerFuneralHome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Jun. 4 to Jun. 6, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Kurt Spielmann

Sponsored by Pfotenhauer Family Funeral Home - Howard-Suamico.

73 Entries

Pat Jansen

May 29, 2020

Though four years have passed, the memory of Kurt and special times spent with him will always be with you. Though we cannot fully understand the reason things happen, know in your heart, Kurt is now at peace, for our God is a loving God and loves each of us, His children that He created.

Debbie Wickman

May 29, 2020

Still think of you often, especially with a Bucks win! You would have loved this season

Debbie Wickman

May 30, 2019

Kurt always made me smile. We shared a love for the Milwaukee Bucks. Im sure he was smiling down on their magical season. I miss you.

Steve Rodia

June 11, 2016

Dear Dan, Liz, Jeff and Jenna,

One of my fondest memories of Kurt was playing basketball with Kurt, Jeff, Dan and Jay at UWGB. The bball was always competitive, but lots of fun! Kurt was quite a good player and I had to work hard to keep up. Kurt will be missed greatly.

Love, Steve, Sue and Nicole

Matt Zak

June 11, 2016

I am so sorry to hear this.

Ron and Bev Stieglitz

June 9, 2016

Dear Dan and Elizabeth,

I read the notice of the death of your son Kurt with great sadness. I am deeply sorry. He was only a few months older than my son Ryan. I noted that he love woodworking and baseball, both of which Ryan is also great at. Our sincere sympathy.

God's comfort and blessings.

June 9, 2016

Dear Dan, Elizabeth, and family,

We extend condolences for your great loss.

With Sympathy,

John and Nancy Heugel

Jeff Flashinski

June 9, 2016

Dear Dan and Liz,
Thank you for bringing such a beautiful person into the world. I knew Kurt when he lived in Milwaukee and besides being one of the greatest songwriters and musicians I ever knew, he was an incredibly kind and caring person. He had a remarkable ability to connect with almost anyone he met and he was always so full of life. Though his life was cut short in years it was full of enormous quality. He taught me so much about life, and it was through him that I met my wife Amy. Even when he moved away to Green Bay I would always think about him and would ask myself what he would do or think in certain situations. I assumed that things were going well for him after his move and that he was making new friends and starting a new life. I was especially happy when he started playing music again and was reaching out to old friends. I figured he had found happiness. I was stunned by the news of his passing and greatly wounded. He touched me very deeply and I will never forget him as long as I live.

June 9, 2016

Although we moved away from Laverne Drive many years ago, we still remember Kurt & Jeff from Baird School and the pool. We, along with Anne & David, send our sincere condolences to you at this sad time.

Greg & Kathy (Blackfield) Mallon, Kenosha, WI

Marty Webber

June 9, 2016

Dan, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Katarina Johnson

June 8, 2016

All my love to Dan, Liz, Jeff and Jenna . Kurt was an amazing person in so many ways and I will miss him dearly.

Leigh Luedtke

June 8, 2016

Kurt was kind, smart, funny and always great at conversation- the perfect friend to have in college. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Today's service was beautiful, and I will treasure my memories of Kurt and the stories I learned about him today. God's peace to you all.

John Zakowski

June 8, 2016

Dan -I am very sorry about your loss. I was out of town at a conference this morning. God bless Kurt. Bridget and I will make a donation to NAMI in his name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tracey Sperko

June 8, 2016

I saddened at this loss.

Patricia L. Jansen

June 8, 2016

To Kurt's entire family, Having family members suffering from the same illness, I completely understand your suffering and loss. May memories of happier times bring you peace. God bless.

Eloise Lindem

June 8, 2016

Dear Dan, Liz, Jeff and Family,

My heart aches for you in the passing of your dear son and brother Kurt
I am saddened by your loss and I have you in my thoughts and prayers . I wish I could there with you.

I have a fond memory of dear little Kurt so many years ago when Liz and Kurt came to my G.B. home and we practiced our music, Liz on violin and Eloise on piano. He was such a darling little boy and just played with little toys until we were through practicing. It was a special time for us to be together LIz and I cherished those visits@

My deepest sympathy to you.
Sending hugs and love,
Eloise Lindem
Z

June 8, 2016

Dear Dan and Liz,

Judy and I were very sad to hear the news of Kurt's passing. We are sorry for your loss and pray for you and the family.

Dave and Judy Ward

Eloise Lindem

June 8, 2016

Dear Dan, Liz and Jeff,

My heart is saddened by the passing of your dear son Kurt. Words can not express my feelings to you dear people whom I learned to love so many years ago.

I have such a fond memory of Liz coming to my home on Cedar View Court in G.B. with Kurt when he was so very young and such a beautiful, good little toddler and he would play with toys as we practiced our music, Liz on Violin and Eloise on the piano.

My deepest sympathy to you at this very sad time!
Sending hugs and Love, Eloise

Eloise Lindem

June 8, 2016

Dear Dan, Elizabeth. Jeff and Family,

My heart reaches out to you in the passing of your dear son and brother Kurt. I have such fond memories of Kurt coming to my home in G.B.. with you Liz and how he listened to us practice together on violin and piano when he was such a darling baby!

My deepest sympathy to you at this very sad time.
I wish I could be with you today.

Love from your friend, Eloise

Jan Snyder

June 8, 2016

Dan,

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Elizabeth, and the rest of your family.

June 8, 2016

Dear Dan and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Larry Thorsen

Lisa Atwater

June 8, 2016

Dan -

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.

Ryan & Lisa Atwater

Kevin Boersschinger

June 8, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

-Kevin Boerschinger and family

Marsha Popejoy

June 8, 2016

Our deepest comdolences to the Spielmann family. Dave and I enjoyed the company of Kurt and Justin in Seattle during their cross country trip a number of years ago. We were so happy the two day stay turned into 2 weeks. We loved having them and feel so fortunate to have created beautiful and lasting memories during their visit.
May your sorrows be slightly lightened knowing that we care. Kurt will always be loved and never forgotten.
Marsha & Dave Popejoy

Erin (Hanrahan) Cruz

June 7, 2016

My heart and thoughts are with Kurt's family during this devastating time. May you find peace and strength, and take good care of yourselves and each other. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Elizabeth Nair

June 7, 2016

Dear Dan , Liz& Jeff,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking about you and sending my most sincere condolences..
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elizabeth Nair

Richard & Helen Schaal

June 7, 2016

Dear Dan, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Eric Miller

June 7, 2016

Dan and Family, I am so sorry to hear the news. My sympathy, thoughts, and prayers, are with all of you.

Kimberlee McKeefry

June 7, 2016

Dan and Family,
My deepest sympathies and prayers to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Elisabeth Albeck

June 7, 2016

Dear family of Kurt,

My heart aches for you, for the loss of Kurt. He was an acquaintance at the coffee shop where we worked in Milwaukee, though he always treated me like a friend: with warmth and care. He encouraged me as a musician and DJ, and made me feel like my efforts mattered. He also always was quick to recommend music that he felt would inspire me...and it always did. I'm grateful to have known him and crossed paths with him. I will never forget his sweet, generous spirit!

Paul Hensen

June 7, 2016

Dan, at a time like this there isn't much one can say other than Helen and I are very sorry for your loss and the pain your family must feel at this time. We know and understand the full measure of that pain. May God bless you and Liz and know that God will comfort Kurt and give him peace.

Karen Brunner

June 7, 2016

I have so many wonderful memories of Kurt. We hung out all through middle school and high school and played countless hours of basketball together. We even exchanged snail mail during our freshman year of college just before email caught on. Although we lost touch, I often thought of Kurt and wondered what he was up to. He was an amazing person with a heart of gold and I will always remember him fondly. My heart is heavy as I send my deepest sympathies to Kurt's family.

John Murphy

June 7, 2016

Dan, Liz, & Family
Sorry to hear of Kurt's passing. I really enjoyed playing noon ball with him. He was a smart and unselfish player and the type of guy you wanted on your team. My sympathies to you and your family.

Marsha & Dave Popejoy

June 6, 2016

Our deepest condolences to the Spielmann family. We were so saddened when Mary shared the news of Kurt's passing. Dave and I have such fond memories of the time we spent with Kurt and Justin during their cross country trip and so happy their two day stay in Seattle with us turned into two weeks. We are so grateful that our lives were touched with beautiful memories of Kurt. May your sadness be lightened by the outpouring of love from all of us who care.
Marsha & Dave Popejoy

Dottie Stepien

June 6, 2016

So sorry Dan and Elizavbeth. It must be so difficult to lose a son! God bless!

Dottie Stepien

Kumar Kangayappan

June 6, 2016

Dear Dan, Liz and family:Sivu and I express our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to you both and your family. We deeply share in your feeling of bereavement in the passing of your beloved son Kurt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kumar and Sivu

Jason "Dr. Tom" Cottingham

June 6, 2016

I only got to hang out with Kurt a few times when he visited AZ, but they were very memorable and fun. I loved talking to him because he was the kind of guy that would always challenge you to look at things in a different way. I'm really sad I won't get to have another conversation with him. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

Ron Venci

June 6, 2016

Dear Spielmann family. My deepest sympathies to you on the passing of Kurt. I have a lasting memory of Kurt from the time I coached him in soccer. I often thought of Kurt because of a simple soccer play he made. We had practiced passing the ball to the front of the goal so that a teammate could possibly kick it into the goal. We must have practiced that play the entire practice and in our next game Kurt executed the play perfectly and we scored a goal. I was so excited that I kept screaming what a great play Kurt had made. It made such an impression on me that I for some reason when watching soccer think of that play to this day. As etched as that play is in my mind, I can't tell you who scored the goal, just that Kurt made it happen. Kurt left me with a great memory of him and I am sure he did the same for every member of his family. I hope that your memories of him will comfort you for the loss you have suffered. Thanks for the great memory Kurt and rest in peace.

Carol and Nick Pollis

June 6, 2016

Dear Dan and Liz and Jeff,
We live day to day and then one day, the world changes in ways that are incomprehensible. We often cannot fathom the human mind in all its beauty as well as its darkness and many mysteries. While we did not know Kurt, his humanity was evident in the remembrances of those who did know and love him. Our hearts and deepest sympathies go out to you.

Dean and Nancy Heaston

June 6, 2016

Dear Liz , Dan, and Jeff,

Our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Kurt was a very special person and was also extreme;y talented. He was a joy as a Sunday School student at St. Anne's. He will be forever remembered for all he gave to others and his wonderful smile. May God hold you in His loving arms at this time and always.
Sincerely,
Nancy and Dean Heaston

Janet Jackson

June 6, 2016

Liz, Dan and family - My hope is that deep peace will find its way into your life and heart by your own way and at your own pace. I am sorry for your loss.

Martin and Sandra Holden

June 6, 2016

Dear Dan and Liz: You have our deepest sympathy. May the memory of Kurt be a blessing to you both.

Chris Skrobutanas

June 6, 2016

Dan, Liz, and Jeff,
So sorry to hear about Kurt. I remember him making Jeff and me pitch tennis balls to him in the backyard of your house on Laverne when were kids then making us go get the balls after he hit them over the back fence. Such fun times!

Shonna Fuerst

June 6, 2016

Dan, Liz, Jeff & family, I'm so sorry to hear of Kurt's passing. I remember watching him (& Jeff) growing up at the good old Phoenix Sports Center! My deepest sympathies to you all!!

Sara Magnuson

June 6, 2016

I am deeply saddened to hear of Kurt's passing. I was truly honored to have him as one of my volunteer's at The Salvation Army, he was such a great guy and always talked about his love for music. My heart goes out to his family and my thoughts and prayers are with them. Kurt will be missed.

Illene Cupit

June 6, 2016

Dan and Liz,

I am so very, very sorry to learn about the death of your son. My heart is with you.

Illene

June 6, 2016

Dan and Liz - My deepest sympathy with the loss of your son. Jane and I truly feel your pain.

Jan Malchow

June 6, 2016

Dan and Liz,

So sorry to hear of Kurt's passing. You have my sincere sympathy. May memories of your time together heal the void you are now experiencing. May God bless you and your family.

Sue Mattison

June 6, 2016

Dear Dan and Liz,
I am so sorry to hear about your son's death. I can't begin to imagine how horrible this is for you both. Please take good care, my deepest sympathies to you both.

June 6, 2016

Dear Dan & Elizabeth,
So sorry for your loss. All of out sympathies to you.

Tim & Marcia Meyer
Green Bay

Nadezhda Lisch

June 6, 2016

Praying for Kurt's family.
My deepest sympathy to the family and to all friends.

Ellen Rosewall

June 6, 2016

Dear Dan and Elizabeth,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your son Kurt. I didn't know him, but I know the pain you must feel. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 6, 2016

Kurt was a great guy, and very thoughtful. Conversations with Kurt were always enlightening.
- Dan Walkner

Kris Vespia

June 6, 2016

My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you and your family.

John and Lucy Arendt

June 6, 2016

We're so sorry for your loss, Dan and Liz. Knowing how very difficult it is to battle mental illness, we hope that he is at peace. Blessings on you and your family in this time of grief.

Brooke Hamilton

June 6, 2016

My heart goes out to Kurt's family. My deepest condolences. I have so many cherished memories from Senior year with him. Memories of him cheering us all on at softball, listening to music and watching him play the guitar and him patiently trying to teach me simple chords, talking baseball for hours, watching him play basketball so effortlessly, are all things I will remember about him. Although we lost touch, he will always have a special place in my heart from my childhood and those "wonder years." My heart is aching for his family and my mama heart is hugging my own boys a bit harder these days.

Don and Gail McCartney

June 6, 2016

Dan and Liz, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of the family. May he rest in peace.

Edda Quigley

June 6, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about Kurt. I am thinking of you, Liz, Dan and Jeff, during this difficult time and sending you all my love.

Rico Rondorf

June 6, 2016

Dan & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless!

June 6, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with Kurt's family during this difficult time. I hope you find strength in the memories of the beautiful person Kurt is!

- Vicky (Van Pay) Brittnacher

Tom Anderson

June 6, 2016

Dan and family, I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Margaret Meder

June 5, 2016

I will always love my sweet kindhearted nephew Kurt. His spirit is in my heart and lives on. I know he is holding my son Evan's hand, also in heaven, now for three years. While Kurt is both of my sons cousin, he is more like a big brother and will always be that loving big brother to both of them. Sending love, Aunt Margaret.

Kurt, Jim Beyer, Mike Last, Todd Gasall and Scott Feldhausen

Kristin Beyer

June 5, 2016

Jim Beyer

June 5, 2016

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Speilmann family. Kurt was a very special person. He was so talented, intelligent, strong willed, caring, fun, and the list goes on. There are so many great memories that I have played through my mind the last few days from when we were growing up together. We had so many great times playing backyard baseball, going on camping trips and to my parent's cottage, listening to Bob Uecker call a Brewer's game, working at Blockbuster Video together, visiting him in Madison and so much more. Whenever I think of Kurt, I hear in my mind the words from Robert Frost's, "The Road not Taken." Two roads diverged in a wood, and Kurt took the one less traveled. I always admired him for that and my only wish is that the path could have brought him to what he was searching for. And like many of us, I wish I could have helped more along the journey. I will miss you so much my good friend. Rest in peace.

Diane Galaty

June 5, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers...Diane Galaty

Cassie Alfheim

June 5, 2016

Sending warm thoughts and hugs to the Spielmann family in your time of loss.

-Cassie Alfheim
A UWGB friend

Vic and Mary Jo Van Gemert

June 5, 2016

You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With sincere sympathy,

Jena

June 4, 2016

I worked with Kurt at the Attic books and coffee and I just want to say that he touched my life in a way only he could do so. He was always so enthusiastic and caring. He had so many things that he was passionate about and was a very intelligent person. I will miss him very much and send my regards to his family.

June 4, 2016

We are happy to have known Kurt. He was a really nice young man and we will miss him.

Jim and Mary Frisque.

June 4, 2016

My heart weeps for Kurt's family as they are going through this gut-wrenching time. I will always remember Kurt as a sports enthusiast. He was excellent at everything he did. More importantly I am proud to call him one of my greatest friends growing up, as we had tons of fun together. I am completely shocked to hear this news. My deepest sympathy to Kurt's family.

Jon Keup

Debbie Wickman

June 4, 2016

Kurt was a warm, empathetic and knowledgeable man. He was funny, interesting, and truely talented musically. He will be missed.

Molly Flynn

June 4, 2016

Kurt joined our little Kavarna family a few years ago and I always enjoyed working with him. We all loved to joke around with him because he was one of the few men who worked with us.

We all missed him when he quit working at Kavarna, and although I only knew him briefly, I'm so sad to hear about his passing. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

Marita and Dennis Binkowski

June 3, 2016

Deepest sympathy to the Spielmann family.

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