Harvey Kurz Jr.

Harvey R. Kurz, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 23, 2021.  He was 96 years old.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288, W57 N481 Hilbert Ave. in Cedarburg, Wis.

A celebration of life and military honors will begin at 4 p.m.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight are appreciated.

For online condolences, please visit  www.muellerfuneralhome.com.

Harvey was born on April 15, 1925, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Harvey and Harriet Kurz.  

He was an avid water fowler, and if he missed a day of school in fall, it was likely because he was out duck hunting with his father.  

He was drafted into the U.S. Navy after high school and served his country as a radio man on a landing ship. His ship was part of the fleet that was sent to Iwo Jima to land Marines and supplies onto the island.  

After the war, dad returned to Milwaukee and began a job at Wisconsin Gas Co. That is where he met his “true love” Loretta.  He always described that day as “the best day of my life.”  

They were married on Sept. 29, 1956.

Harvey worked for Wisconsin Gas until he retired.  Eventually he returned to work, bagging groceries at the Saukville Pick N’ Save. This gave him an opportunity to do what he loved best – talking, socializing and making children smile.  

Harvey is survived by his children Lynne (the late Robert Schneider, Jr.) Kurz and Jeff (Dawn) Kurz.

He is also survived by his grandchildren Danielle, Spencer and Mitchell.  

Harvey was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Hariette and his wife Loretta.