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Ronald L. Kurtz, 80

October 04, 2015

Ronald L. Kurtz, 80, of Manheim, died on October 4, 2015 at Susquehanna Nursing Home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lee & Anna (Kramer) Kurtz. Ronald was the husband of the late Phyllis E. (Rittenhouse) Kurtz with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.
A veteran, Ronald served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960. He retired after 22 years of service from Skyline Distributors as a sanitation foreman. He was an avid golfer & enjoyed bowling. He was an extremist about the Phillies & Eagles.
Surviving is a daughter, Frances McFalls, wife of William, of Manheim, PA; 14 grandchildren & 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 4 children: Timothy Lee Behmer, Cinda Marie Frysinger, Terry Lee Behmer & William John Kurtz; and a brother, James William Kurtz.
Ronald was laid to rest at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater PA Chapter, 2595 Interstate Dr., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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October 07, 2017

Hey there Dad, it’s just me Frannie. It’s been 2 years since you went home where your life began. With God. They say time heals, in s way it does, but just knowing you are with Mom, Timmy, Cinda, Terry, Doris, and Billy, is comforting in my heart. I miss you all. It’s hard some days though. I thought I would grow old with my brothers and sisters, God’s plan was different. Iam thankful for the time we were a family here on Earth. Your phyllies are not doing well. You would be upset at that. Strange thing dad and Mom, everywhere in different ways is 857. Trying hard to stay strong, that void is so empty, Blessed with 4 amazing children, n as of this day 13 grandchildren. Andrew misses his Nanny so much. You know that relation was so special. Looking forward to when God calls me home and were all together again. I smile on the outside but on the inside, well you know me. You all suffer no more.in a short period of time like I blinked and poof you all went home. I’ll m a suvivor but I would God willing, love to live not just survive. I’ll be fine Dad and my best friend Mama. Such s beautiful soul wasn’t she, I understand now why you were married 45 years before she passed. I hope I make you both proud. And Grandma Kurtz. See you in heaven.  Frannie ( as you called me, Farkle) 

April 22, 2016

Thanks for picking mom Phyllis Rittenhouse to be your wife of 45 years and with 6 children to raise. Thank you for being my dad. As they say anyone can father a child, but you were our Dad. I am sorry the one child mom and you were to have passed away before his life began. Thank you for everything. Thank you for serving your country proud. Your daughter and proud of it Frannie Kurtz McFalls 

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