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James Kurtz Obituary
Oak Harbor - James F. Kurtz, 71, of Oak Harbor, died Sunday evening, May 19, 2019, at his home. He was born July 14, 1947, in Willard, Ohio, to Paul and Mary (Walker) Kurtz. He married Becky Darr on June 20, 1992, and she survives. Jim was a lifelong farmer and the former owner/operator of Kurtz Masonry & Construction and B & J Home Maintenance & Construction. He served in the U.S. Marines Corps during the Vietnam War and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Oak Harbor. Jim was always busy doing something. What he enjoyed most was spending time with his family, working, building and creating things. He also enjoyed wood carving, bee keeping, hunting and fishing.
In addition to his wife, Becky, Jim is survived by his children, Jeff (Kandi) Kurtz, Mickey Hass, James P. Kurtz, Eric Kurtz and Jeremy Kurtz; grandchildren, Machayla Groves, Jessup Kurtz, Korwin Kurtz, Morgan Hass and Colton Hass; brother, David Kurtz and sisters, Mary Pam Brewster, Cathy Travis and Caroline Walton. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Paul Kurtz, Michael Kurtz, Connie Gross and Daniel Kurtz.
Visitation will be 2-8 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2019, in the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 165 E. Water St., Oak Harbor. The funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 24, 2019, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Oak Harbor, with burial and military services at Roose Cemetery, Oak Harbor. The family has suggested that memorials for Jim be directed to the USO, P.O. Box 96860, Washington D.C. 20077-7677; or St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 9775 W. Oak Harbor SE Rd., Oak Harbor, OH 43449. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.
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Sally
May 23, 2019
We send our condolences to the family and friends of Mr Kurtz at this time of sorrow. May all of us draw close to God and his son and learn about how much they love us and the wonderful future they have in store for us, John 17:3. We will see him in paradise.
May 22, 2019
my condolences to the Kurtz family. I did not serve my(Jim's)country as did Jim. I am a few months older having been born in February of 1947 and went to college which created a deferment for me to serve. Over the many,many years that have washed under the bridge, I know in my heart and soul that MEN like James F. Kurtz were patriots and should be acknowledged in their(our)history as such. President John Kennedy said "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. To have your remains covered in the red, white and blue is an acknowledgement that Jim Kurtz fulfilled that request. In my eyes that makes him a patriot, a hero of what America was. I am a citizen patriot. Jim will be buried with flag of the United States of America over his remains. What an honor!! Thank you for your service to our county Jim. May God rest your soul. You've earned it.
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May 22, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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