Edward C. Kurtz, age 96 of Batesville, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Margaret Mary Health. Born August 7, 1924, in Batesville, he is the son of Katherine (Nee: Eckstein) and Anthony Kurtz. Eddie served in the Army during World War II and married Kathleen Seevers April 7, 1951, at St. Louis Church in Batesville. She preceded him in death on December 24, 2015.
Eddie worked as mail clerk at the Post Office for nearly 40 years before retiring in 1984. He enjoyed many interests including horseshoes, cards, especially 500, following the Reds and Bengals and a Bud Light or two to end the day. Eddie looked forward to reading the morning paper each day and took great pride in keeping his house, yard and car all very neat and meticulous. In the warmer months, one of his favorite pastimes was simply sitting at the Kurtz mulch lot watching customers come in and out.
He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Molly Kurtz of Newark, Ohio, Daryl and Marcia Kurtz of Batesville; brother Francis Kurtz of Cincinnati; eight grandchildren: Trisha (Romain) Candelot, Katie (Kevin) Scott, Tonya (Wes) Gibson, Travis (Amanda) Kurtz, Aaron Kurtz, Tom (Brittany) Kurtz, Tiffany (fiancé Caleb Pierson), Victoria Kurtz, and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he is also preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Kurtz, and brother, Leonard Kurtz. A private visitation and funeral service will be held at St. Louis Church with Rev. Stan Pondo officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family requests memorials to the Margaret Mary Health Foundation Hospice fund or St. Louis Catholic School.