Richard E. Kurtz

1932 - 2018

Richard E. Kurtz obituary, 1932-2018

Richard E. Kurtz

1932 - 2018

BORN

1932

DIED

2018

Richard Kurtz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 2, 2018.
RICHARD E. KURTZ
Much loved husband, father and grandfather, Richard E. Kurtz, passed away Mar 27, 2018, at age 86. Dick is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jackie; children Kim Burkhalter (Howie), Lisa Tully (Bob) and Rick Kurtz; as well as 10 grandchildren, Ben Burkhalter (Dudley), Megan Burkhalter, Kate Burkhalter Kennedy (Kenneth), Callie Burkhalter, Sarabeth Burkhalter, Melissa Tully Barr (William), Jackson Tully (Araksya), Zack Kurtz, Ellie Kurtz, Duncan Kurtz and one great- grandchild, Miles Barr. He is also survived by sister-in-law Jeanne Kurtz, and seven beloved nieces and nephews, their spouses and children.
Dick grew up in Paoli and lived in Berwyn. He was one of the senior members of the intellectual property law firm Woodcock Washburn, now part of Baker Hostetler, for over 50 years. His work on the patentability of computer software continues to affect patent law today.
Dick was highly involved in leadership at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Berwyn, and co-founded KHISH in 2005, an organization to conduct missions in Honduras providing medical attention and clean water to impoverished rural areas. KHISH remains active and is planning its next mission trip.
In past years Dick served on the SEPTA Board and on the Board of Supervisors of Tredyffrin Township. He was a lover of trains in every form. Dick and Jackie took many train trips, including one on the Orient Express from London to Istanbul.
Dick was a member of the Union League of Philadelphia, Waynesborough Country Club in Paoli, and the Orchid Island Gold and Beach Club in Vero Beach, Florida, where he enjoyed the company of his many friends.
Dick especially loved spending time at his farm in Marshallton where his family gathered for many happy occasions through the years.
Memorial gifts to Trinity Presbyterian Church may be made in lieu of flowers.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Saturday, April 7, 10:00 AM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 640 Berwyn Avenue, Berwyn, PA 19312.

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Phyllis sandoe

March 26, 2023

Great man hard working man. Good sense of humor also.

Phyllis Sandoe

February 9, 2019

I just saw this. Lost your number. God bless so sorry he will have a lot of work to do for our Heavely father ❤

Jeff Miller

April 5, 2018

Prayers are being offered for the family in their loss from members of Christ Church Greensboro, Kim and Howie Burkhalter's church family in Greensboro, NC. May God's presence, comfort and grace be known in this time. We love you.

John Caldwell

April 1, 2018

Dick Kurtz gave me my first "break" as a young patent attorney. In truth, he threw me into the ocean, but assumed that I would manage to swim. He asked me to help him represent the University of Pennsylvania, a client I supervised until my retirement, and this was my key to learning our craft. Dick trusted me, kicked my derriere from time to time, and gave me unfailing encouragement. Dick could always be relied upon for good advice about law ... and wine ... and an even better joke. In short, I owe Dick a lot and wish I were not to be unavoidably out of the city for his memorial.
Kindest thoughts for Jackie, Kim, Lisa and Rick.
John Caldwell

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