Raymond Kurtz
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Funeral services for Raymond Francis Kurtz, 78, Eudora will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence, KS. He died November 21, 2010 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He was born April 27, 1932 in rural Douglas County in the Hesper Community the son of Carl Fred and Frances Elizabeth (Hadl) Kurtz.
Raymond graduated from the Eudora High School. He was in the Air Force and was stationed in Texas. When Raymond returned to Douglas County he worked for COOP for 33 years retiring in 1995. He also farmed in Eudora Community. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Eudora. He especially enjoyed his Children, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren, Tractor Pulls, Derby’s, County Fairs and KU Basketball.
Raymond married Delores Worthington on March 10, 1952 in Lawrence, KS. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include a daughter, Jeanie and husband, Keith Rodgers of Eudora; a son, Michael Kurtz of Eudora; four grandchildren, Amber and husband, Peter Moody; Darcie and husband, Waylon Ziesenis; Brandon Kurtz; Robert and Amanda Kurtz; seven great-grandchildren, Sydney Elmer-Ziesenis, Joshua Ziesenis, Jacob Ziesenis, Gavin Moody, Addison Moody, Grayson Moody, and Brody James Kurtz.
The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2010 at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel.
The family suggests memorials in his name to Eudora Endowment Association or Eudora Food Pantry and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary- Eudora Chapel.
Jeanie & family,
We were so saddened to hear the passing of your father. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. Your father was a cornerstone of the Eudora community and will be missed. Cherish the wonderful memories you shared with your father and this will help you get through the difficult days ahead. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Lorene & Howard Cox, Sheri Cox-Flory, Marilyn Cox-Whitenton, Jodi Cox & family
Jeanie & family,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your father. I know he was a wonderful person and the world lost a good man. You and your family are in our prayers.
Barbara Jordan
Brent Choat
sweetheart, you know you all are in our prayers and if there is anything we can do please don’t hesitate go call us. your dad was a wonderful person and we know he will smile on you everyday giving you the strength you need. to all the extended Kurtz family we want to extend our sincere symmpathy and love and to let you know you are in our prayers.
sweetheart, you know you all are in our prayers and if there is anything we can do please don’t hesitate go call us. your dad was a wonderful person and we know he will smile on you everyday giving you the strength you need. to all the extended Kurtz family we want to extend our sincere symmpathy and love and to let you know you are in our prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
May you continue to find peace and comfort in the memories that have been made.
Sincerely,
Chris and Theresa Abel & family
Raymond was a very special person. will be missed by all that knew him… hugs and kisses to everyone.. love cheryl
Raymond was a very special person. will be missed by all that knew him… hugs and kisses to everyone.. love cheryl