Jimmie A. Kurz Obituary (1926 - 2019)

Jimmie A. Kurz, 93, of Overland Park, KS passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Funeral services will be 11:00am Monday, November 4, 2019 at The Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO with burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah or a charity of one’s choice. Jimmie was born April 27, 1926 the son of Morris and Leona (Polak) Kurz. He started Century Labs in Kansas City, KS with his brother Barney and owned it until his retirement in 1986. Jimmie was an active member of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. He was a Navy Veteran and served on LST-912. He retired from the Navy as a Lt. 1st Class. Jimmie was also an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Adele Kurz, a daughter, Sydney Downing and his two brothers, Barney and Jack Kurz. Jimmie is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law: Steven H. Kurz, Cosby, MO and Hal J. and Teri Kurz, Kansas City, MO; grandchildren: Mercedes Rasmussen (Mike), Travis Downing (Gladys), Cela Minnick (Blaine), Ashley Ciechomski (Sean), Tarah Heath (Austin) and 12 great-grandchildren. He was most proud of all his family and all of their accomplishments.