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Kurt Drath Obituary
November 23, 1937
September 10, 2023
Kurt Drath passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Kurt embraced life, travel, and most of all family. His infectious smile and energy were unmistakeable. Always the photographer, he chronicled the many people and places he experienced. Kurt and Liana were married for 62 years and together they traveled the world making new friends.
Family was a priority for Kurt. He never missed milestone events in his children's and grandchildren's lives. During gatherings he could be found taking photos, playing the piano and sharing stories and life lessons in his inimitable style.
He will be dearly missed but continue to live on in all he touched. He was preceded in death by his wife Liana Drath, his parents Charlotte and Kurt Drath, and his brother Klaus Drath. He is survived by his children Andreas Drath and wife Loi, Rita Richardson and husband John, grandchildren Charlotte, Polyxeni, Kurt, and Ruth.
A joint Memorial and Tribute for Kurt and Liana Drath will be held on November 11, 2023 at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial (Alger House) from 10am-2pm.
The family will welcome guests at 10:00. Memorial and Tribute will begin at 10:30 to be followed by lunch.
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