Joseph L. Kurtz

Joseph Kurtz Obituary

Kurtz, Joseph L. 86 of Sandwich passed away on May 17, 2012 at Valley West Hospital. He was born on October 23, 1925 in Cornell, IL. To the late Joseph and Jeanette Kurtz. He served his country with the US. Navy during WWII and served during the D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6 1944. He married Janice Law on June 25, 1949 in Sandwich she precedes him. He worked for Caterpillar Tractor Co. and retired from there. Joe loved to farm and worked the food stand him and Barney Storsbach had for many years. He enjoyed skating and skated up until his 70's. One thing Joe was looking forward to here in the coming month was to take the WWII honor fight to Washington DC. Sorry to say Joe wont be able to take this trip. He was a dedicated life member of the United church of Sandwich and has spent his retirement years working at G&L car wash in Sandwich. He is survived by his children, Stephan (Lana) Kurtz of Sandwich and their children; Ryan (Selena), Travis (Stephanie), Jordan (Lisa) and Jenna Osmond; Stephanie (Gary) Montgomery of Sandwich and their children, Clint (Rebekah), Joy (Joe) Kluber and Melinda; Phillip (Karole) Kurtz of Sandwich and their children, Courtney and Erik; Great-grandchildren, Annabelle Montgomery, Caelyn Montgomery and Savannah Kurtz. And soon to arrive Baby Kluber; 2 sisters Mary (Earl) Neuman and Mildred Bobbie; 3 brothers Franklin, Robert (Linda) and Raymond (Bess); many nieces and nephews and his special friend and neighbor Joan Menz. He is preceded in death by his parents his wife, Janice 1-3-2001 and sister, Violet (Albert) Bland. Funeral service will be held May 22, 2012 at 11:00 am. At the United Church of Sandwich with Rev. Thomas Babler officiating, Joe will lay in state for 1 hour prior to the service, and also visitation will be May 21, 2012 at the Beverage Family Funeral Home Sandwich form 4-8 pm. Interment will take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery Sandwich. www.beveragefamilyfh.com

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Published by Beacon News on May 20, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Kurtz

6 Entries

Ken and Rose Soli and family

May 23, 2012

Joe was a very kind, generous, and wonderful man that our family was blessed to have met many years ago at the Sandwich roller rink. We spent many Wed. evenings skating and chatting with Joe. He helped teach our oldest daughter how to backward skate! After the rink closed we lost touch for a while, and didn't see him again until a few years later when I actually took my car to the car wash, and there was Joe! We hugged and were happy to meet again. He shared his latest news and I shared mine. He always asked about our family and then gave me a FREE car wash, which was so sweet. This happened a few more times after that. Then I decided to not stop there as often when Joe was working because he always tried to give me a wash for free. I didn't want him to think I was stopping just for a free wash. I did get to see him a few months ago while I was washing my car he showed up there and came over to say hello. We will miss Joe, his beautiful smile and the kindness he showed to me and all of our family throughout the years. He was a very special man. Our deepest condolences to all of his family.

Britt Augustine

May 21, 2012

Joe was a dear person who was kind and generous to all. He truly was my friend and I always will remember how he lived life. I feel very honored to have known Joe. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Sandy Whiteis

May 21, 2012

It was our honor to have known Joe. He was a beautiful person and a model to live by.
Bob and Sandy Whiteis

Mike & Carol Morello

May 20, 2012

Joe and Janice were our neighbors in Sandwich in the 70's. He gave our daughter her first job working for him at the Sandwich Fair. He was a nice guy and will be missed by many. Our condolences to his family.

Jim Hadley

May 20, 2012

I worked with Joe,in fact he broke me in on the Gridleys in the early 60s,Joe was a great guy,Sorry to hear of his passing on.

Rick Francis

May 20, 2012

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I know he will be missed by all the lives he touched over the years. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Kurtz family. God Bless.

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