Harley D. Kurtz, 92, of East Troy, died on Oct. 6, 2020. He was born on April 21, 1928, in Elkhorn.
When Harley was 12 years old his family moved to East Troy. He was an East Troy High School graduate of the Class of 1946. He played football on the 1945 championship football team.
Harley worked 45 years at Trent Tube as the chief metallurgist and director of technical sales.
He served 25 years on the East Troy Village Board and the East Troy Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. He was a member of the Booth Lake Memorial Park Board of 12 years.
Harley actively served on both the East Troy Manor and the Heritage boards and also with the Kiwanis Club. He was a member of St. James United Methodist Church for more than 70 years.
Harley and some other young fellows founded the Triangle Sportsmans Club in 1947. Harley was the last surviving founder of the Triangle Sportsmans Club. He loved to hunt and fish. He was able to continue doing what he loved in his later years with the help of his son, Karl.
Harley’s glass was always half full, although he had several challenges in his lifetime.
Harley is survived by his wife of 68 years, and his best friend Dorothy, (nee Lukas; children, Sandra (George) Roscoe, Karl (Theresa) and Kent; grandchildren Chad, Travis, Andrea, Chris, Todd, Julian and Alec; great-grandchildren, Savanah, Gavin, Tanner, and Charlotte; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Myra; and brothers, Larry and Wayne.
At Harley’s request there will be no funeral but a memorial service is planned for later in the year.
Legacy Funeral Services, East Troy, has the honor of serving the family.
Mr. Kurtz was great man. I am very thankful for the positive impact he had on my life. I hope the entire Kurtz family is able to find comfort in this time of sorrow.