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Adam Kurczek Obituary

Adam Walter Kurczek, age 94, of Neshkoro, died peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at home in the Township of Seneca with his family by his side.

He was born September 4, 1921 in Neshkoro, WI, the son of John and Rosalia Kurczek. On February 14, 1961, he was united in marriage to Josephine LaGrew. Adam worked many years at Berlin Foundry and he was also a dairy farmer in the Township of Seneca. He was an avid hunter, gardener and fisherman (Adam was the first person on and the last one off the ice). He also loved playing cards and enjoyed spending time with his family. Adam was a member of St. James Parish in Neshkoro.

He is survived by his children, Patty (Harry) Reilly, Rose (Alan) Yahr, Adam Jr. (Mary) Kurczek, Ann (Jamie) Nowak and Amy (Steve) Wagner; twelve grandchildren, Matt (Marie) Reilly, Sarah (Bruce) Culver, Angie (Joe) Schmidt, Mandy (Bryan) Schultz, Mitch (Caitlin) Yahr, Alli Yahr, Adam (Sara) Kurczek, Brad (Heather) Kurczek, Courtney (Michael) Judas, Justin (Britney) Wagner, Jennifer Wagner and Jacob Wagner (friend, Mariah Moe); nineteen great-grandchildren; sister, Agnes Beilmeier; sisters-in-law, Mary Phillips (special friend, Dick) and Barbara Kurczek; nieces, nephews and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine, on March 15, 2015; his parents; and his brothers, Roman, Frank and Leon.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 20, at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Neshkoro, the Rev. Dale Grubba officiating. Interment will be in St. James Catholic Cemetery. Friends and relatives may call on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Barbola Funeral Chapel of Berlin is serving the family.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected].

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Published by Oshkosh Northwestern on Nov. 17, 2015.

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Terry Schroeder

November 17, 2015

Are prayers to your Amy. Sorry your lost, may your Dad rest in peace. They both watching over all, till you meet again. God bless you all. From friends, Terry Schroeder and Darlene Greer

Patty Sedarski

November 17, 2015

So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I have a life time of memories of Adam and Jo Kurczek, wonderful people who will never be forgotten, My thoughts and prayers are with the Kurczek family

Neal and Mary Krause

November 17, 2015

Patty, Rose, Adam, Amy, Ann and the rest of the Kurczek family, We cannot imagine what 2015 has been like for you. Only 244 days separated your mom and dads death. May God give you comfort and the good memories, you cherish, fill your heart. {{Hugs}}

Jim Wolff

November 17, 2015

My condolences to the Kurczek family.

November 16, 2015

Sorry to hear of Adams passing,bodily he's gone, but great memories will always remain. Mike & Bonnie Thom

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