Kurt K. Ehlert, age 68, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away on December 21, 2010 at his home peacefully surrounded by his family in Adams, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2010 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Friends may call at Roseberry’s on Monday from 5:00 p.m until the time of service.
Kurt was born December 22, 1941 in Mosinee, Wisconsin to Raymond F. Ehlert and Henrietta Pearl Barbara Teska-Ehlert. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1959.
Immediately following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. After his three years of service he returned home to marry his best friend Linda Gast. They were married on June 8, 1962 in Springfield, Illinois.
Kurt worked for HFD Inc. where he opened fabric stores, managed Pill Box Drug stores and domestic departments in many of the first discount stores. This job required much traveling and moving for the family. They finally decided to move home to Adams. He worked for Award Mobile homes for a short time and later was employed at Castle Rock Container for 26 years up until his retirement in 1999. During his retirement he decided to work at Ho-Chunk Casino for four years with Linda in the E.S. Department. After four years he had to leave due to his health.
He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren and enjoyed Golf, woodworking & making birdhouses. He also enjoyed beating the boys at horseshoes and bargain shopping. There was never a time that he wasnt whistling or humming a tune.
Kurt was a member of Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & Henrietta Pearl Ehlert & his grandson, Kollin Michael Ehlert.
Survivors:
Wife: Linda Ehlert of Adams, Wisconsin
Son: Kevin Ehlert of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Kimber (Douglas Biehl) Olson of Porterfield, Wisconsin
Son: Jason (Rosita) Ehlert of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Wendy (Joseph) Peterson of Adams, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Kayla Tucker of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Karissa (Mike) Abut of, Hawaii
Granddaughter: Brittany Ehlert of Sarasota, Florida
Grandson: Noah J. Ehlert of New York, New York
Granddaughter: Sierra Pearl Ehlert of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandson: Lincoln Ehlert of Adams, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Kaitlyn J. Peterson of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandson: Eli J. Peterson of Adams, Wisconsin
One Great-Grandchild
Brother: Raymond Ehlert of Las Vegas, Nevada
Brother: Lee (Gabi) Ehlert of Hamburg, Germany
Further survived by: many nieces, nephews, in-Laws & friends
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Wendy and Family Sorry to hear about the lost of your dad. In our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss
Your family is in our thoughts.
Chuck & Alice Parr
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOURFAMILY.
I only new Kurt for a short time, but I know he was a very special person. He was always smiling and never had an angry word despite all he was going through. He will be missed by all!
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers go to the family. I worked with Kurt and Jason. He was a great person and always had a kind word to say whenever I would see him out and about.
My thoughts and prayers go to the family. I worked Kurt and Jason. He was a great person and always had a kind word to say whenever I would see out and about.
Kevin and Family, we never had the opportunity to meet your loved one but want you to know that we share in your grief. It is always sad to hear of a loved one leaving us, but their memory will live on by all the hearts he has touched. Remember and cherish the good times, it is those memories that will bring you your greatest comfort.
Kurt was the nicest guy in the entire class of ’59. I’m so sorry for your loss.
We send you our deepest sympathy for your loss. Wish I could hold your hand and let you tell me about your life with Kurt.
So sorry we can’t be there. May you find strength, peace,and comfort in your memories With sympathy and love.
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
I wish I could be there but know that I am there with you in prayers and thoughts. Deepest sympathy to all, love Marie
It is with much sadness that I type this note. I’ve known you all for so long, it’s hard to imagine you wonderful people without Kurt. He will be missed. God Bless,
So very sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for all
What a pleasure to have you in our family. Will remember all our good times and we had many.We will be missed every day.Loved you very much. You seemed like my own son.
Mailed a letter today. Wish I could be there. Lots of good memories, thinking of you. Love, Jeannette and Frank
The world lost a wonderful man this Tuesday, yet I know we all have a special angel watching over us from this point forward. I will never forget how much he loved to hug everyone, and seemed to know when you needed that hug. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!
Linda,So sorry to hear of Kurts passing. He never changed. The last time I saw him he looked just like his picture. Nice guy!!! Our prayers are with you and your family.
Linda and family, Sorry to hear about Kurt. You all have my sympathy.
We are so sorry for your lose he’s a great man we loved to just sit with Kurt and enjoy all the stories he told he will be missed by all of us
Sorry I can’t make it to the service but I was really glad to have known Kurt inm my life since I graduated high school with Jason.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Kurt & Katie Wagner
Linda and Family, We send our love and prayers. We know how tough you are so you will be OK.
Wendy (and family),
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was just like a second father to me, and I have so many special memories of our times at your house. I can just picture our parents sitting around your kitchen table while we begged them to have another cup of coffee so we could play longer. I wish I had seen more of him the past few years, but I will surely miss him.
Much love,
Jennifer (Woodruff) Vander Laan