Kurt Jenne

What a wonderful "little brother" (Chi Psi at Cornell) he was!

Kurt was my friend, fellow troublemaker, and climbing companion. I admired his personality, can-do attitude, and smarts. Yours, Bob

Kurt was my Chi Psi fraternity little brother at Cornell University, which he entered in 1962. The picture here looks just like when he was a first-year student. At first I was not a good influence on Kurt because I liked firecrackers, but I made sure he did not get caught by the Campus Patrol. Kurt visited my family's summer home in New Hampshire, where we climbed Mt. Tecumseh on 2 June 1963, and the 3 Carters the next day. While at his home on 11 September 1963, I drove his father's Porsche...

Kurt was an exceptional person. He was articulate, witty
and fun to be with. Charles Kramer and I visited him recently in Durham for the last time. It made us very sad as to how
the dementia consumed him. I, too, served with Kurt on the Armor Exercise Team...later I formed and commanded the Medical Exercise Team. I had Charlie & Kurt help me evaluate Medical Units in the Active and Reserve Components in the late 1980's.
I will be at his Service in May. We will miss him...

Kurt and Mary allowed me to stay at their house one summer many years ago while I was working on a degree in history. I will never forget their extraordinary generosity, kindness, and good humor. Kurt, you are in my family's prayers. God speed and thank you so much!

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Kurt was a great guy who was known and respected statewide. He will be missed.

Kurt was a very good friend and a respected peer during his tenure with the 80th Division Maneuver Training Command. He, Charles Kramer and I (all retired colonels) became practically inseparable on drill weekends. After his retirement from the reserves, we found occasions to get together and reminisce. He was a good man, a good soldier and a great friend. I will miss him and his dry wit. His last years were tough on him and on all who knew him, but he always accepted his failing health...

My thoughts and prayers are with Kurt's family and Margaret. I have very fond memories of working with Kurt at the School of Government. He had such a vibrant personality and was so much fun to work with. May he rest in peace.