Walter G. Kurtz

Those of us who knew Wally Kurtz were blessed by his kindness, his dedication to STMA and its students, and his humanity. While his passing is a tremendous loss, he lives on in the hearts and minds of those lucky enough to have known him.

I join with others in celebrating the life, and mourning the loss, of "Prof" Kurtz. He was a goodly and Godly man. We worked closely together when I was editor of the 1962 Kaydet; he was teacher, mentor, friend, advocate, inspiration and much-needed proofreader.

We could not recognize as teens in the 50s and 60s - as we can appreciate now - the worth of such men as Wally, Joe O'Brien, Marv Bassett, Col Langeland, Walter Westline and the many others of 'the Old Guard': Gladly...

I am devastated to learn of Wally's death. We served together in WW II and had only recently reconnected by phone and mail. Suspected problems when my Christmas greeting was returned without a forwarding address. My deepest condolences to his many friends and his beloved family.

Wally - Rest in Peace my good friend. I remember receiving your Alumni Award in 1988 and I just dug it out of my STMA box to show my kids. You and Rollo were my favorites at the Academy. Say hello to Rollo and Dr. Dave for us.

Peace and God Bless!

I remember when I graduated and was able to make the transition to calling him Wally instead of Mr. Kurtz. When my Aunt Katie passed away some years ago, Wally came to the wake to pay his and STA's respects to our family, even though it had been decades since any of us had graduated. Kindnesses like this towards his extended STA family show the depth of his character and love. He will be missed.

I always felt that STA was a family that I loved very much. Wally was one of the strongest links that made that feeling endure as I aged and moved away from St. Paul. God bless him.

Although I am a Cretin grad (1959) Wally made me feel welcome when my three boys attended STA. An icon, a gentleman and a just plain great guy. He left a great legacy to be proud of.

I am a friend of Sue Johnson. I wanted to extend my prayers and sympathy during this time. I heard he was an amazing man and I know he will be missed.

With Hope, Andrea,Adam, Matt and Victoria Davis

Dear Roger, Mary and families,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. May the Lord's love and promise of paradise bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.