Edgar "Eddie" Kurtz

Salem - Edgar “Eddie” Kurtz was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.  He passed away in his beloved home on August 11, 2024.  Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart for his family and his Lord will be a lasting tribute. Eddie was born on September 27, 1933, to Earl and Mollie (Lehman) Kurtz.  He was a proud lifelong resident of Greenford, Ohio and a graduate of Greenford High School where he played basketball as part of the Greenford Bobcats.  This is where he met and later married the love of his life, Lola Ann (Sheller) on June 12, 1955.  They shared 59 glorious years in marriage before her passing in 2015. His greatest joys were his family which includes his daughters Sherri Goodwin (Dean) of Seabrook Island, S.C. and Linda Witmer (Mark) of Columbiana, Ohio.  He is now reunited with his son Daniel (Priscilla) who passed away in 2020.  He will be missed by his 9 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his brothers Raymond and Wilbur, his sister, Anna Marie Kurtz and his great grandchild, Gloria Bagwell. Eddie’s livelihood was dairy farming for most of his life, later crop farming.  He was a seed salesman where he enjoyed interacting with other farmers as well as taking advantage of trips offered for being a top salesman. He was a 62 year member of Greenford Ruritan where he spent many Canfield Fairs cooking BBQ chicken and also served as their Chaplain. He will be remembered by many for his touching and inspiring prayers. He lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures such as driving around to check the crops, spending many summer vacations on Kentucky Lake where the fishing wasn't as important as the conversations and time spent with family.  Winters were enjoyed in Florida in his beloved motorhome while playing SkipBo, fishing and pie and coffee with friends. Eddie and Lola Ann created a wholesome life for his family where priorities included the farm chores, attending church, participating in school activities and a Friday date night together. Eddie was a lifelong member of Leetonia Mennonite Church where he served as an elder and Sunday School teacher. He handed out many Gideon bibles over the years, his heart was to share the gospel to others.  In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made to Gideons International. Calling hours will be held Saturday, August 17, from 4-6 pm and the funeral held on Sunday, August 18 at 2:00 pm, both taking place at Leetonia Mennonite Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Woods-Rettig Funeral Home in Leetonia, Ohio.

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