DECEASED:
Raymond Donald Kurtz
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DATE OF DEATH:
Thursday, December 31, 2009 (before sunset)
14 Tevet, 5770
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DATE OF FUNERAL:
Sunday, January 3, 2010
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TIME OF FUNERAL:
11 AM
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PLACE OF FUNERAL:
GRAVESIDE
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PLACE OF BURIAL:
Arlington Memorial Park
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SHIVA INFORMATION:
Stuart's home following the service - 4046 Oakwood Court, Marietta, GA 30062
The rest of Shiva will be held at the home of Ruth Kurtz and Diane Allgood
231 Westridge Circle, Dallas, GA 30132
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Please contact Dresslers at 770-451-4999 to send a message to the family.
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DONATIONS:
American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718
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OBITUARY:
Raymond Donald Kurtz of Dallas, Georgia died December 31, 2010. He was 88. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth R. Kurtz; two daughters, Diane K. Allgood, also of Dallas, Georgia, and Carolyn A. Kurtz of Tucker, Georgia; and three sons, Stuart A. Kurtz of Marietta, Georgia, Jack S. Kurtz of Atlanta, Georgia, and Paul D. Kurtz of St. Augustine, Florida. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. His greatest joy in life was his family. He will be greatly missed. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 23, 1921 to Marie and Joseph Kurtz. His mother, Marie Kurtz, a former vaudeville actress, was close friends with actor James Cagney, who asked to be and was named as godfather to Mr. Kurtz. Mr. Kurtz grew up in post depression New York City. He attended college, but immediately after Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the marines. He served honorably for 3 ½ years in the Pacific theater, and saw action at Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands campaign, obtaining an honorable discharge at the conclusion of the war. He moved his family from New York City to Atlanta in 1956. Sign online guestbook at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers donations made be made to The American Cancer Society. Graveside services will be held on Sunday January 3, 2010, at 11 am. at Arlington Memorial Park with Rabbi Steven Lebow officiating. Arrangements have been made by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta, Georgia, (770) 451-4999.
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The Dressler Family
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May the memories of our loved ones remain for a blessing.
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| Jerry Glazer | Jan 11 2010 04:40 pm | | I am sorry to hear the news about Mr. Kurtz. It's been many years but I recall his involvement & passion with his boys when they played basketball at DHHS, & have fond memories of that bygone era. My condolences to the family.. | | | Jon Kurtz | Jan 3 2010 08:40 am | | This is Jon, Arthur's son. I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you today and are so sorry about your loss. I hope we will have the opportunity to catch up some time soon. | | | Jay and Elaine Friedman | Jan 2 2010 09:46 am | | Dear Ruth and family,
Our sincerest condolences to you all on Ray's passing.
Jay and Elaine Friedman | |
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