Irwin F. Kurtz

Irwin F. Kurtz, 87, of Pierce, Nebraska formerly of Grafton and Cedarburg died Tursday December 9, 2004 at Pierce Manor, in Pierce, Nebraska. Irwin was born on June 8, 1917 in Grafton, WI to the late Charles & Ella nee Opitz Kurtz and married Gloria nee Krueger on April 27, 1947 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg. Irwin farmed in the Grafton area and also worked at Rostad Aluminum Factory in Grafton. He also was a long time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton. He is survived by his wife Gloria of Pierce, NE, 1 son Neal Janis Kurtz of Pierce, NE, 2 daughters Sharon Uldis Karklin of Wheaton, IL & Donna Rev. Glenn Lucas of Santa Clarita, CA, & 1 sister Eda Miller of Grafton. Preceded in death by 3 brothers. He is further survived by 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held on Sat. Dec. 18, 2 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton. Interment church cemetery. Instate at the church on Sat. from 12 Noon until time of service. Cemetery: St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery Hwy 60 Grafton, WI (map/driving directions) Visitation: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church 701 Washington St. Grafton, WI on December 18, 2004 (map/driving directions) St. Paul Lutheran Church 701 Washington St. Grafton, WI (map/driving directions) Service: 2:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church 701 Washington St. Grafton, WI on December 18, 2004 (map/driving directions)