Obit: Kurth, Shirley Ann (1929 – 2022)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Kurth, Clintsman, Goetz, Gates

----Source: Wausau Daily Herald (Dec 2022)

Kurth, Shirley Ann (1 Sep 1929 – 28 Dec 2022)

Shirley Ann Kurth (née Clintsman), 93, died peacefully at home in Wausau on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

She was born September 1, 1929, in Greenwood, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Luella Clintsman. She grew up on a farm outside of Greenwood with her parents, two brothers, and three sisters. Growing up on the farm gave her a love of nature and joy in being outdoors, along with many fond memories that she shared with others. When she was just 18 years old, she moved to Minnesota for her first job. It was at Brown & Bigelow in St Paul. Over the years, she also worked as an accountant in Marshfield, a dispatcher for the Wausau Daily Herald, and finally at the Marathon County Register of Deeds office where she remained until she retired at the age of 70.

She married the late Raymond Kurth on October 30, 1954, in Greenwood. They had two sons and a daughter. Her faith, the church, and serving others were central to Shirley.

Throughout her life she volunteered at the church and in the community, including the local Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Make a Difference Day. She also loved to be around family and friends, planning parties and reunions for everyone to come together and enjoy. She never stopped learning and exploring, taking classes on a wide variety of topics. For many years, she was an active member of a local writers’ group.

Survivors include a sister Nell Goetz, Minocqua, a brother Ted Clintsman, Wausau, her children, Robin (Laurie) Kurth, Wausau, Tim (Kathy) Kurth, Eau Claire, Peggy Kurth, Wausau, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters, and a great-grandson, Sean Gates.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, 709 N 6th St, Wausau. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.