Hurtz, George b. 1 Mar 1908 d. 6 Jun 2009: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

1908 - 2009 (101 years) Has no ancestors but 53 descendants in this family tree.

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Name	Hurtz, George
Born	1 Mar 1908
Gender	Male
1940 Census	1940	Portland, Monroe, Wisconsin, USA
George Hurtz31 Regina Hurtz27 Donna Mae Hurtz6 Eunise Hurtz5 Cletus Hurtz4 Wilfrid Weler23
News Mention	95th Years of celebration of LifeGeorge Joseph Hurtz son of Jacob & Mary (Schmidt) Hurtz was born Mar 1 1908 at Township of Paddock, Gage County Nebraska. At the age of 9, he trav eled with parents to Wi. settling on the LaCrosse Co. line . After marria ge to Regina Weber (deceased 1994) in 1932, he moved into the town of Por tland raising 6 children, after the loss of an infant daughter, Lauret a. George was a successful dairy farmer and Milk Hauler through this loc al area. At the age of 94, George is very active man, He is an avid gard ner, he continues to mow his large yard and snow blows his driveway, a nd continues to be a careful driver. Living near MiddleRidge, close to H is church he is a Faithful and devoted Catholic, truly an inspirati on of those that know this man.His family will be celebrating this special day, Donna & Paul Leis,Cashto n,- Eunice & Dick Reget, CoonValley, - Cletus & Marilyn Hurtz, Cashto n, - Quentin, & Gloria Hurtz, Boscobel, - Carol Riley, Hales Corner W i. - and Sonya & Patrick Goerg, DeForest, WI.
Died	6 Jun 2009
Obituary	9 Jun 2009
Sparta Hearld
George J. Hurtz, 101, of Middle Ridge, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009. He was born March 1, 1908, in Nebraska to Jacob and Mary (Schmidt) Hurtz. George moved from Nebraska to Middle Ridge at the age of nine. He was a life-long resident of Middle Ridge. He was united in marriage to Regina Weber on Oct. 4, 1932, at St. Peters Catholic Church in Middle Ridge. George was a dairy farmer all of his life. He also hauled milk and did woodworking. He loved being with his family and especially family get-togethers. He also enjoyed traveling, fishing, playing cards, and going to dances in Cashton. He was also proud to be a cancer survivor since 1987. He is survived by two sons, Cletus (Marilyn) Hurtz of Cashton and Quentin (Gloria) Hurtz of Boscobel; four daughters, Donna (Paul) Leis of Cashton, Eunice (Richard) Reget of Coon Valley, Carol Riley of Boscobel and Sonya (Pat) Goerg of De Forest; 22 grandchildren, Rodney Leis, Diane Schwarz, Dennis Leis, Steven Leis, Michelle Brown, Gregory Leis, Laurel Gotz, Bridget Mlsna, Thomas Leis, Kelly Leis, Christine Roberts, Karen Reget, Jeffrey Reget, Daniel Reget, Mark Reget, Patrick Reget, Robert Hurtz, Allen Hurtz, Ronald Hurtz, Todd Hurtz, Tammy Lemke, and Tim Goerg; 52 great-grandchildren and 28 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Amanda Whitehead of Red Wing, MN and Johanna Frederick of La Crosse; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Hurtz of Bangor and Marie Hurtz of Cashton; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Regina; one daughter, Laureta; his parents, Jacob and Mary; two brothers, Peter and James Hurtz; one sister, Regina Schomburg; three brothers-in-law, Leo Whitehead, Willis Schomburg and Lawrence Frederick; and four great-great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m., at St. Peters Catholic Church, Middle Ridge. Father Francis Abuah-Quansah and Monsignor Robert Hundt will concelebrate. Burial will follow in the St. Peters Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Friday, June 12, from 4-8 p.m. at St. Peters Catholic Church, Middle Ridge, with a Rosary to conclude visitation. Family and friends are also invited for visitation on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Memorials may be given to Franciscan Skemp Cancer Center or to St. Peters Catholic Church in memory of George. Online condolences can be offered at www.torkelsonfuneral home.com. The Torkelson Funeral Home, Cashton, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Last Modified	12 Oct 2015