Frederick James Kurrle

Frederick James Kurrle obituary, Durand, MI

Frederick James Kurrle

Frederick Kurrle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Jennings-Lyons Chapel on Mar. 16, 2025.

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Frederick James Kurrle, cherished father, partner and friend, passed away March 16, 2025. at the age of 73. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 12th from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Riverbend Bowl & Lounge for family and friends.
He was born in Owosso, Michigan on August 21, 1951, and worked as diesel mechanic until retirement. He loved watching his boys grow up, fishing for walleye on Saginaw Bay, cooking for everyone (especially his sons' HS teams for pregame tacos), playing euchre at Riverbend with friends, reading western novels, "hunting" at deer camp and adventures with Jean.
Fred is survived by his sons, Robert (Jennifer Dennis) Kurrle, Lucas (Jamie) Kurrle and James Kurrle; grandchildren, Lily, Mallory, Lucy, Prescott and Roman; brother, Robert (Debbie) Kurrle; sister, Donna (Jerry) Lemunyon; loving companion, Jean Tejkl. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Fern (Amos) Kurrle.
The family is being served by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel. Online condolences and pictures may be shared at www.WatkinsFuneralHomes.com
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March 19, 2025

milan paulic posted to the memorial.

March 18, 2025

Peggy Sue (Hastings) Neumeyer posted to the memorial.

March 16, 2025

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milan paulic

March 19, 2025

Worked with Fred at Automible Carriers, great guy, will be missed

RIP my Brother Milan

Peggy Sue (Hastings) Neumeyer

March 18, 2025

So sad to hear about Fred! We graduated together and I remember him as a kind loving man! He was always willing to help people out

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