Kurtz
1937 - 2023
"Del"
Delbert Dwain Kurtz started his journey August 7, 1937, in Eatonia, Saskatchewan where he was raised, reaching the end of the line on January 13, 2023, in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Del was a career CPR Engineer until his retirement and continued to visit former railroaders at the Pensioner’s Club on Wednesdays, serving as President of the Club until he was 85. In his retirement years, he was proud to hold a Class 1 Drivers License and continued to work and drive truck.
Del and Gail enjoyed RV life at their seasonal lot at Rattlesnake Lake where he served time as President of the Golden Sheaf Park Association. In winters, they travelled south to Arizona.
You could call Del a handyman and would often find him working with wood. He tackled anything and enjoyed either building it or fixing it himself.
Del leaves behind his daughter, Yvonne (Frank Gilham) and grandchildren, Ryan Peterson (Nadiya) and Derek Peterson; son, Dean Kurtz (Jacqueline) and grandchildren, Dustin (Bailee) Kurtz and Katrina (Cole) Sorenson; daughter, Cheryl Rayner (Lester Wisnowski) and grandchildren, Shaun Rayner (Cindy) and Brandon Rayner. He also leaves six great-grandchildren, Zoe & Erika Peterson, Jocelyn & Deegan Kurtz, and Dagonet & Harrison Rayner; Gail’s two sons, Doug (Shelley) Edward and granddaughters Stephanie and Sarah; and Derek Edward and grandson; Evan; brothers, Marvin (Lorraine) Kurtz, Ralph (Della) Kurtz and Richard (Doris) Kurtz. Del was predeceased by his wife, Gail Kurtz and parents, Phillip and Wilhelmina Kurtz.
Because of Del’s love of dancing, we are certain he is now reunited with Gail and they are happily dancing up a storm with a Two Step to their favorite country song.
A Come and Go Celebration honouring Del will be held in the Cook Southland Reception Facility, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, January 19, 2023, between 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Memorial donations in Del’s name may be made directly to St. Joseph’s Home - Carmel Hospice, 156 - 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1.
Renee Kurtz-Hubler:
Jan 17, 2023 at 07:57 PM
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of my uncle Delbert. I will always remember uncle Delbert’s big warm smile! You will be missed but not forgotten!
XOXO
Renée Kurtz-Hubler
Angela Perrin:
Jan 18, 2023 at 01:00 AM
I was just a kid when I met Del. I cleaned rooms and did odd jobs at the" CP bunk house" in Swift Current and later worked at The Imperial Hotel. Lots of CP guys came and went in those places way back when but I can't remember them now. I will never forget Del because he was nice to me and never treated me like a pest if I asked him a question question. He gave me advice from time to time and even the odd tip! Very nice man. My sincere sympathy to his family.
Angie(Haw)Perrin
Michelle Schuett:
Jan 18, 2023 at 05:36 PM
Del was a great man and we always enjoyed our visits with both him and Gail. They will always be a part of our Rattlesnake camping family.
Curtis and Michelle Schuett
Don Munro:
Jan 19, 2023 at 07:33 PM
I feel truly saddened that my uncle Delbert who is no longer with us no more. I remember having a blast down at the power house river swimming hole enjoying a B.B.Q and playing around back in 1970's , with other Family members as well. Them times were sure great, stuck with me all these years. I am thinking about you Delbert and sending my love. Deepest Condolences to Family members sending love and peace.
Bev Hoffman( Kurtz):
Jan 22, 2023 at 02:53 PM
Sending deepest condolences to all family members of my dear cousin Delbert..life is so unpredictable, but I’m glad Del got to live his life to his fullest...he always made time to visit with my folks(his Aunty Donna and Uncle Henry Kurtz) and kept in touch with me, once I married... he truly was a gem.. always treasure the beautiful memories... hugs and luv sent your way
admin:
Jan 26, 2023 at 09:23 PM
Del was a very welcome regular to our Reality Bytes store in Medicine Hat, and his visits will be missed. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.