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W. Kurtz Sears

Birth	:	12 Mar 1931 Burt County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	1 Feb 2015 Decatur, Burt County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur, Burt County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0057983, -96.2577972
Description	:	W. KURTZ SEARS, was born March 12, 1931, in rural Decatur, Nebraska, to Willis “Bill” and Loretta “Toots” (Akins) Sears. He passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at his home in Decatur, after a short illness. Kurtz attended school at Elm Creek and Lyons. He graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1949, and later attended the University of Omaha. He married Barbara Jean Adams. They lived in Omaha, Nebraska until they moved to the family farm in Elm Creek Valley, southwest of Decatur in 1952. They spent the next 12 years farming and raising their five children. Kurtz was the owner... Read More	W. KURTZ SEARS, was born March 12, 1931, in rural Decatur, Nebraska, to Willis “Bill” and Loretta “Toots” (Akins) Sears. He passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at his home in Decatur, after a short illness. Kurtz attended school at Elm Creek and Lyons. He graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1949, and later attended the University of Omaha. He married Barbara Jean Adams. They lived in Omaha, Nebraska until they moved to the family farm in Elm Creek Valley, southwest of Decatur in 1952. They spent the next 12 years farming and raising their five children. Kurtz was the owner of Hungry’s bar in Decatur for 35 years, farmed with his sons on the family farm, and owned and operated Floor Maintenance and Paper Supply in Norfolk, Nebraska with his daughter until his death. Kurtz was an Admiral in the Nebraska Navy. He spent 30 years as, and was a current board member of the Nebraska Licensed Beverage Association. He was also a member of both the West Point and Norfolk Chamber of Commerce. He liked to fly his plane in his younger years, spend time with family and friends, and travel at a moment’s notice, if he could. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; sister, MaryAnn (Sears) Harral; parents; one granddaughter. He is survived by three sons, Mike (Debbie) Sears, of Dakota City, NE, Pat (Brenda) Sears, of Decatur, Tim Sears, of Decatur; two daughters, Jackie (Matt) Worley, of Decatur, Cathy (Alan) Hammer, of Wakefield, NE; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren. FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, February 6, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Decatur, with Rev. Mark Tomasiewicz, Celebrant. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Thursday, 5-8 p.m., with family present at The Green Lantern in Decatur. BURIAL: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Decatur Museum..

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W. Kurtz Sears's memorial is located at: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur, Burt County, USA.
When did W. Kurtz Sears death?
W. Kurtz Sears death on 1 Feb 2015 in Decatur, Burt County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.0057983
Longitude: -96.2577972

Family Members:

Parent

Willis G. “Bill” Sears

(1903 - 1946)

Loretta A. “Toots” Sears

(1911 - 1999)

Spouse

Barbara Jean Adams Sears

(1931 - 2002)

Siblings

Mary Anne Sears Harral

(1934 - 2014)

Children

Michael K. Sears

(1952 - 2018)

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