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John Kurth Obituary
Neenah - John A. Kurth of Neenah, age 68 passed away peacefully at home after a hard fought battle with cancer on Saturday, December 22, 2018, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
He was born on July 10, 1950, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the son of Reinhard and Elda (Ruenger, Ketelhohn) Kurth. John graduated from Waupun High School in 1969. On April 17, 1971, John married Jo Ann Hampshire. He was past president of the Payne's Point Hook and Spear Fishing Club. For 40 years John was a proud Journeyman for Local 18 Sheetmetal Workers. He loved to hunt, fish, and Sturgeon spear for the big ones. John enjoyed pheasant hunting with his English Springer Spaniel, Gracie.
He will sadly be missed by his wife of 47 years, Jo Ann. John is also survived by his siblings, Adrian (Mary) Kurth, of Brown Deer; Lois James, of Nevada; Merle (Mary) Ketelhohn, of Mayville; June Sumnicht, of Rubicon; Claudette (Harold) Spolum, of Greenfield; Nancy North, of Green Bay. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Linda (John) Bornheimer, of Kimberling City, Missouri; Nancy (Ken) Breezer, of Woodruff; and Susan (Brian) Baley, of Cazenovia; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law and mother-in-law; sisters, Susan Kurth and Joanne (Junior) Rau; three brothers, Lawrence Ketelhohn, Leslie (Evon) Ketelhohn, and Bill (Anne) Kurth; brothers-in-law, Bob James, Junior Sumnicht, and Charles Hampshire; and three nephews: Mark, Alan, and Michael.
As per John's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service held.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
A special thank you to Dr Brad Heraly, the staff at the Michael D. Wachtel Cancer Center, and the hospice care team from Ascension At Home for their compassionate care; such wonderful people to have at your side in a difficult time.
Mueller Funeral Home of Winneconne is serving the family.
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Mel & Larry Akstulewicz
January 3, 2019
Jo - Larry and I are stunned to just learn of this sad news! We had no idea John was even sick and feel so bad we were not aware so we could have offered our help to you. Please accept our sincere sympathies and let us know if there is anything we can do. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Dianne Vanevenhoven
December 27, 2018
Jo, I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Mark Heath
December 27, 2018
Jo, so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Mark
Jody Kirsling
December 26, 2018
Dear Jo Ann
May your higher spirt guide you at this time.Always was a pleasure hanging out with
You & John & Dogs in the garage with your neighbors.
Hugs&love
Jim&Jody
Tim & Cheryl Lecker
December 26, 2018
Jo Ann, We are very sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Linda Ackman
December 26, 2018
You are greatly missed here on earth John, but are in a much better place without pain or sorrow... say "Hi" to Louie for me and be careful, he has always cheated at cribbage! :) Rest In Peace.
Don Spindler
December 25, 2018
I have many good memories of John and Joan while we lived on the lake. John was a great guy and a friend to all that knew him. God bless him.
Don and Donna
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