Passed away after a short illness on February 9, 2021, at the age 68. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Steele) for 15 years. Loving father of Jim Kurth. Stepfather of Aimee Steele. Brother of Susan (Robert) Turner and Peter Kurth. Brother-in-law of Linda (Steve) Giacchino, David (Sabine) Steele, and Scott Steele. Uncle of John Turner, Bob Turner, Sharon Turner, Shelly Wagner, Courtney Kurth, Mike Uzquiano, Tony Uzquiano, and Ken Uzquiano. He will also be missed by his best fishing buddies Scott Kufeldt and Ken Scherer, and many other family and friends.
An avid fisherman, Jim was a member of the Walleyes Unlimited USA. When he wasn’t fishing, he could be found hunting, watching Wisconsin sports, or spending time with family and friends and his beloved dog Sam.
Jim retired from Strattec after over 40 years of work. He was also an Army Reserves veteran.
Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 7001 West Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223 from 12:00 PM until time of service at 1:00 PM. Interment Graceland Cemetery.