Wendell Ralph Kurtz Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Wendell Ralph Kurtz of Edina, Missouri, born in Waynesville, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 88, on January 14, 2021. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wendell Ralph Kurtz to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Kurtz and Lucille Dreher Kurtz; his former wife Wilma Florea; his daughter Jill Annette Kurtz; his siblings, Francis Holleman, Phyllis Purlee and Dwight Kurtz; his stepgrandchildren, Stevie, Clint Pritchard and Annie Constable; and his stepson Steve Pritchard.
He is survived by: his wife Lillie Pritchard; his son Larry Kurtz (Angie) of Springfield, MO; his granddaughters, MacKenzie and Mallory Kurtz of Springfield, MO; his stepchildren, Julie Hoshaw (Kevin) of Stratford, IA, Tracy Pritchard of Lake City, IA, Gary Pritchard (Sharon) of Boone, IA, Kelly Pritchard of Webster City, IA, Sherry Andereg (Carl) of Elkader, IA, Penny Allington of Indiana, Sandy Hobbs (James) of Terrell, TX and Paullette Pirtle of Emory, TX; his siblings-in-law, Ernest Purlee of Lawndale, IL, Howard Florea of Brashear, MO, George Dale Florea of Horseshoe Bend, AK, Bonnie Bilyeu of Springfield, MO, Rose Stone (Karen) of Edina, MO and Mary Esther Florea of Palmyra, MO; and his stepgreat-grandchild Step. He is also survived by great-greatgrandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
The family asked that due to COVID-19 those attending the service please wear a mask and maintain social distance.
