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Jeffrey Kurtak Obituary
age 57, of Canton, passed away Dec. 13, 2016. He was born Sept. 16, 1959, in Canton. He served our country in the United States Air Force and was a proud steel worker at Timken Steel and proud member of USW local #1123 for 19 years. He was a uniquely intelligent man who loved sharing knowledge with those around him, and always went out of his way to lend advice and to help those in need, but most importanly put his family first. Jeff was a generous and loving man who wore his heart on his sleeve.
He took great pride in serving his community as a coach of bowling and baseball for 25 plus years and mentored to children of all ages. He was Big Jeff to some, Senior to most and most importantly Poppa to Jianna, Dominic and Matthew.
He was preceeded in death by his mother, Shirley Fogel; father, Norman Kurtak. He is survived by his wife, Kelli Berg Kurtak; sons, Jeffery Kurtak II, Stanley Berg; grandchildren, Jianna and Dominic Kurtak, Matthew Berg; brother, Donald Kurtak; sisters, Kim Kurtak Nodo (Kevin Nodo), Karen Fogel Bezon (Dave Bezon), Kelly Fogel, Patti Jones Hoelzle; nieces and nephews, Grady, Amanda, Justin, Jessie, Richard, Christopher; also, great nieces and nephews.
He touched alot of lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel. Burial with full military honors will be in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio. Calling hours will be held Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please donate to a veterans association, World Wildlife Federation or Toys for Tots in his name.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Kurtak
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April 27, 2023
Hi, im his grandchild. I hope he rest in peace and thank you to everyone. I was deciding on when to write this because i was only little when he died. Again thank you.
December 19, 2016
My condolences to all his family and friends. May you find comfort in our Lord's love and may his spirit live on in all of you!
-Bruce Andrew Bezon
Anthony Diana
December 17, 2016
Jeff ,will be deeply missed by so many people .You were an inspiration to me you help me through some bad times and even the good times, I remember the rides were used to take to Ravenna used to make me laugh so much ,we may have not talked all the time but you were always on my mind ....And a very good friend I will miss you till i see you on the other side friend.
Jeffrey Kurtak II
December 17, 2016
I Love you and Miss you so Much.
I promise to carry on your legacy and remind people of the things you did and the man you were, especially your little Moon Pie(Dominic) and Chicken Nugget(Jianna)
Rest in Peace
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Jeffry Kurtak
December 17, 2016
I love and miss you so much Dad.
I promise to carry on your legacy and remind people of the things you did and the man you were, especially your little Moon Pie(Dominic) and Chicken Nugget(Jianna)
Rest in peace
Autobots Roll Out
Claudia Kotema
December 17, 2016
Kim,
I am so sorry to have read of Jeff's passing~
I remember all of you as I worked at the Bean Pot with you~
May you find peace in knowing he's in a better place, its not easy with the Christmas season approaching, but God will carry you through if you just hold out your hand to Him~My deepest sympathy~
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