Jerome Joseph Kurth
1936-2023
On Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, Jerome Joseph Kurth, beloved father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, passed away peacefully in the evening hours at Abbotsford Health Care Center in Abbotsford.
A public Celebration of Life for Jerome will be held on Sunday, March 26, at the Centennial Community Center, 412 E Centennial Ave, Stetsonville, WI 54480. The family is putting on an 11 a.m. social, followed by a 12 p.m. luncheon. A burial service will be at a later date.
At the age of 86, Jerome leaves behind many legacies including farming (many hours of rocks were picked), logging, draft horses, clearing land, strong work ethic, but most importantly a big loving family.
In the early years, Jerome was married to Patricia Ann Wiarek (d. 2021) of Milwaukee, (later in life divorced). Jerome and Patricia took over the family dairy farm in 1968 in Catawba. He later married Charlaine Erdman (d. 2003). On the farm, he would lend a helping hand to neighbors, and they were always willing to help him in return. He also won horsemanship awards and trophies with his wellknown draft horse studs, Jack and Pete. Not many people pulled two studs together. Following his years on the farm, he married Jeanette Conner (later divorced) and resided in Phillips, Marshfield, and most recently Medford.
Jerome loved his kids and family time, whether it was bringing everyone to horse pulls or having family gatherings. He had a philosophy of you have good times and bad times, but you always move forward.
Jerome is survived by his children, Brenda Lingford (Jeff), John Kurth (Michelle), Jody Wanish (Loren), Tami Edinger (Todd), Mary Makovsky (Pete), Randy Kurth (Ginny), Andy Kurth. He is also survived by his ten grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Carol Kurth; son, Robert Kurth; wife, Charlaine Kurth, and seven siblings.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.
Paid Obituary 132608
