Walter Joseph Kurth

Mr. Kurth was my German teacher in my freshman and sophomore years at John Adams,1970-1972. Without a doubt he was among the best teachers I ever had in my life. He was challenging, made us work and learn, but he was fun - and funny. He had a great sense of humor, and made us laugh with his caricatures of different European accents, and with jokes and stories from his time in Germany. His teaching had a very positive influence on me - I went on to major in German at U of Oregon,then completed...

I met Mr.Kurth when he let me help as a volunteer in his German class at John Adams High School. It was a great experience and I appreciated his knowledge and humor.
My condolences to his family.
Mrs.Hildegard Goranson

I knew Walter in his later years as a resident of Hearthstone of Beaverton and treasure those memories. I send my assurance of love and prayers to the family.

Walter was a remarkable and unforgettable reference librarian at Multnomah County Library. My condolences to the family.

My condolences to his family. I was one of his German language students at Roosevelt High School

My condolences to his family. I was one of his German language students at Roosevelt High School

Walter was my mentor during my early years at the Multnomah County Library. He set the gold standard for customer service that I have tried to follow through my more than 20 years working there. I know he loved his family and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

I enjoyed working with Walter at the Multnomah County Library, where his intelligence was always evident. My sympathies are with you, his family.

I'm very sorry for your loss.