Service Information
Roger Kurth, age 75, of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020, at his home in Boon Lake Township, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills Township, Minnesota with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2020, from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
The family would like to state that because of the current health crisis we are enduring, please use your own judgement on coming to pay your respects and condolences, they understand your absence. The family has chosen not to hold a luncheon following the service due to this health crisis.
Obituary
Roger James Kurth was born March 28, 1944, at Hutchinson, Minnesota, to Parents Arthur and Esther (Witte) Kurth. He was made a child of God and an heir of everlasting life in heaven by means of Holy Baptism on April 23, 1944, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills Township, by Rev. A. C. Krueger.
Roger was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills Township, on May 25, 1958, by Rev. J. H. Beck. Roger attended elementary school at District #120 in Lakeside, District #38 and St. John’s Lutheran Parochial School and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962. He was a member of the Boon Lake Orioles 4-H Club enrolled in the Dairy project and exhibiting Guernsey cattle. He won many awards with his dairy cattle and numerous state fair trips. When his sons became 4-H members he was the dairy judging team coach.
On April 8, 1972, Roger was united in marriage to Linda Schiro at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos, Minnesota by Rev. Ronald Freimark. This marriage was blessed with 3 sons, Troy, Tony, and Tim. Roger & Linda farmed together with their family in Boon Lake Township, Renville County, Minnesota. They shared 47 years of marriage.
Roger was a lifetime farmer and milked cows for 61 years. He started working alongside his parents and later with his sons. He served several years on the DHIA board. Everything was valuable and a treasure. He spent many hours taking things apart in the shop salvaging items for recycling. To him, everything had a second chance.
Roger was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He served as a Deacon, Trustee, and on the Board of Education. He also tolled the bells at the time of death of church members for many years until health problems required him to quit.
Roger is remembered as a quiet, kind-hearted man with a heart of gold.
Roger passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020, at his home in Boon Lake Township, Minnesota, at the age of 75 years. Blessed be his memory.
Roger is survived by his wife, Linda of Buffalo Lake, MN; 3 Sons, Troy Kurth of Hutchinson, MN, Tony Kurth and his wife, Karissa, of Stewart, MN and Tim Kurth of Buffalo Lake, MN; Sister, Janice Albrecht and her husband, Gerald (Jerry), of Watertown, MN; Godson, Noah Kurth of St. Paul, MN; Sister-in-law, LuAnn Rusch and her husband, Jerry, of Hutchinson, MN; Brothers-in-law, Laurel Schiro and his wife, Carol, of Cosmos, MN, and Leland Schiro and his wife, Caroline, of Cosmos, MN; Many Cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Roger was preceded in death by his Parents, Arthur and Esther Kurth; Parents-in-law, Donald and Verna Schiro; Godson, Robert Kurth.
Richard Karl says
Sending our sympathy and prayers to all of you.
ERIKA HOVERSTEN says
Linda and family,
we are so sorry to hear about Roger. You have our deepest sympathy!
Cherish the memories.
Shirley Fuchs says
Our sympathy to you all in the death of Roger.God bless you Linda Troy Tim & Tony.
Don and Susie Macheledt says
Linda and family, we are so sorry for your loss of Roger, May God hold you in his arms at this sad time
Terri Jannusch says
Troy, I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. You did mention that he was very sick, now he’s no longer suffering and he’s at peace. U R in my thoughts & prayers. Hold onto all your precious memories and don’t let go.
Ella Kruse says
Linda and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. I will cherish the memory of sitting and chatting with you and Roger at the Lent service fellowship last week; his smiles were so endearing…
Stacy Hammer says
Linda and family,
So sorry to hear about Roger. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sharon and Glenn Horky says
Sorry for your loss
Marlene & Roger Hettver says
You are in our prayers. Sympathy to you and your family.
JoAnn Gueningsman says
My sympathy for the passing of Roger prayers for the family.
Darla Helland says
So sorry to hear about Roger’s passing. I have so many fond memories of the time my mother and I would spend out on the farm during thrashing season when I was a kid. Know that Eric and I are thinking of you.
Love Darla
Doug and Julie Fett says
Linda, you and your family have our deepest sympathies.
Fern Hoff says
Linda and Family, please accept our sympathy. Gary and I are still in AZ, so would be unable to attend services. We pray for God’s comfort to you.
Jerry & Cathy Fluck says
Our sympathy to you and your family. May God be close to you and give you comfort.
Nancy Blumhoefer says
Linda. My sympathy to you and your family. I have good “Lakeside” memories of you and Roger.
Al Koenig says
Sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. My condolences to his family.
Dot Gallahan says
Linda and family…I am so sorry to hear about this…….Please contact me anytime….I understand the journey . .I send you hugs and God’s peace….
RuthAnn Lade says
Dear Linda, Family and loved ones: Am saddened to hear the news that Roger has gone to sit at Jesus’ feet, but happy to know that it is a wonderful place to be. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. May you find peace in the memories you have and may each day bring you blessings and smiles. God has each of you in His loving arms. Blessings.
Diana (kottke) Lindeman says
Sorry for your loss!! Prayers going up!! hugs coming down!!
Mark and Aldis Elling says
Please accept our sympathy! It was always nice to visit with Roger whenever we ran into him. He will be missed.
Brad Bleick (4-H) says
Sorry to hear about the passing of Roger. My Prayers and sympathy for you and your family.
Ron and Teryl Rusch says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Renee Bryan says
Linda and family,
Please accept our sympathy at the passing of Roger. Our prayers for strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Renee Bryan from
Citizens Bank & Trust
Phyllis Cripps says
Linda, my team extends our sorrow and sympathy to you and your family at the passing of your husband and their father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phyllis Cripps and the Krcil team.
Carol & Larry Piepenburg says
Linda and family, so sorry for your loss, sending our thoughts and prayers your way.
Don and Darlene Putney says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Linda and your family. May God wrap his arms around you and help you through your new journey in life.
Don and Darlene
Karen Hoffmann says
Linda & family,
Sending our sympathy and remembering all of you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Karen and Larry Hoffmann
Mike and Sherry Kenney says
Linda and family sorry for loss we be keeping you and your family in our prayers
Brian Rick says
Linda, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Roger was a great customer and good neighbor all these years.
Jim and Kathy Stueber says
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at the loss of Roger. Remember the great times of the past.
Janet Schlender says
My deepest sympathy to all of Roger’s family and loved ones.
Willard and Marsha kruse says
Sending our deepest sympathies. Willard and marsha kruse.
Steve Muehlenhardt says
Linda and family sorry to hear of the passing of Roger. I am glad I got to know him all the years he picked up parts at Jungclaus Implenment he was a great guy to visit with he will be missed
Curt & Connie Dahl says
Linda and family,
Our sympathy to all. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye to your loved one (Roger) today. Cherish your memories! Take care – may God be with you during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Ron Freimark says
Linda,
I saw the death notice on FB and wanted to express my sympathy to you and your family. I officiated your marriage nearly 48 years ago and I suspect it has been nearly that many years since I saw you last. The comments about Roger that I read tell me what a great man he was, and for that we give many thanks! May God hold you tightly in his loving hands and guide you at every turn of the road before you.
Peace!
Pastor Ron Freimark