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Kurt Mayry Obituary
Kurt's success in film production led him to co-found the Motion Picture Institute. His 30+ years as a teacher, mentor, and hands-on leader inspired dreams and launched careers for hundreds of filmmakers and industry professionals.
Kurt will forever be in the hearts of his loving wife, Penny; children, Erika and Gunnar (Molly); parents, Sheila and Willard; siblings, Jane (Derek), Karl (Beth), and Beth (Richard); as well as beloved nieces and nephews, in-laws, friends, and colleagues.
Celebration of Life: Dec 14,11am at the Motion Picture Institute, Troy MI. Livestream on facebook.com/mpifilm & www.daftonline.org
Ceremony Service: Dec 21,12pm at the Huntington Woods Lutheran Church, Huntington Woods, MI
Memorial Donations: Kurt Mayry Scholarship Fund- Help honor Kurt's memory through a donation to support high school graduates in pursuing their filmmaking dreams at a college/trade school of their choice. Visit DAFT (Digital Arts, Film & Television) www.daftonline.org
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Chuck Ross
February 25, 2025
Kurt was a talented artist. He created a mural on the back wall of the Berkley High School Band Room that showed his skill with caricatures.
Jane Mayry Evans
December 13, 2024
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