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Paul H.
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1937 - 2017
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Obituary for Paul H. Kurtz

Paul H. Kurtz, 80, of Reinholds, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Lena (Martin) Kurtz, with whom he shared over 58 years of marriage.

Born in New Holland, he was a son of the late Christian B. and Ella N. (Hoover) Kurtz.

Paul was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference, and worked as a farmer.
In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by 6 children: Lois Hoover, wife of Clair, of Morgantown, Ellen Martin, wife of Galen, of Reinholds, Joyce Leinbach, wife of Allen, of Unity, WI, Lena Mae Kurtz, at home, Pauline Kurtz, at home, and Esther Weaver, wife of Marlin, of Unity, WI; 6 siblings: Norman Kurtz of Myerstown, Mary Weaver, wife of Clarence, of Myerstown, Verna Zimmerman, wife Clarence, of Wellsboro, Minnie Horning, wife of Michael, of Myerstown, Anna Martin, wife of Enos, of Cynthiana, KY, and Naomi Weaver, wife of Harvey, of Bernville; 36 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Grace, his brothers Christian, Melvin, and David, his sisters Edna Nolt and Ella Martin, 1 grandson, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 8:45 AM at Fairmount Home Farm Crest Chapel, 1100 Farm Crest Dr., Ephrata PA 17522 with further services at 9:30 AM at Bowmansville Mennonite Church with Bishop Leon S. Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Sunday, July 16 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at Fairmount Home Farm Crest Chapel. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

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