Karl Kurth Jr.

KURTH, Karl Jr. Karl "Coach" Kurth, Jr., 88, of Hoxie Ave, Charlestown, RI, and formerly of East Hartford, died peacefully on Saturday (February 2, 2008). He was the beloved husband of Virginia "Ginny" (Reid) Kurth. Born in Albany, NY, on July 1, 1919, he was the son of the late Karl and Helena (Weineke) Kurth. Coach Kurth was the Athletic Director of Trinity College for over 31 years before his retirement. He was also the head track and football coach at Trinity. Mr. Kurth received his bachelors and masters degrees from Springfield College. In 1958 the United States sent him to Ethiopia as a good will ambassador and trainer. Karl was a World War II veteran and served proudly in the United States Navy. He was a communicant of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Charlestown, RI. Besides his wife of 65 years he will be sadly missed by his two daughters; Carolyn Ryan of Charlottesville, VA and Dale-Rae Cook of Huntington. He was the devoted and loving grandfather of Christopher Ryan, Joshua Ryan, Alexis Cook and Nicholas Cook and great grandfather of Patrick James Ryan. He also leaves his brother Allon Kurth of Illinois. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday February 9 at 11 a.m., in the Church of the Holy Spirit 450 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI, 02813. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, 121 Main St, Westerly, RI. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Church of the Holy Spirit.