Kurt "Okai" Masters Kerlick

December 16, 1954 - January 23, 2022 (67 years old)

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Kurt "Okai" Masters Kerlick

December 16, 1954 - January 23, 2022 (67 years old)

Van Nuys, California

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Kurt "Okai" Masters Kerlick Obituary

Name: Burial
Start: 2022-02-18T18:30:00
End: 2022-02-18T19:30:00
Location: Los Angeles National Cemetery

We are sad to announce that on January 23, 2022, at the age of 67, Kurt Masters Kerlick of Van Nuys, California passed away.

Kurt was born in CO. The son of the late Carl and Mary (Molly) Kerlick. Kurt was raised in Santa Maria, CA.

He was a Navy veteran who served our country honorably during the Vietnam era.

Okai loved building and riding Schwinn bicycles, collected military memorabilia, rocks, and crystals. Other interests include 1950's panel trucks and Harleys. In his free time, he enjoyed checking in on friends, good conversation over a meal, Starbucks, fishing and supporting Toluca Lake Christmas parade.

He is survived by his children, Levi, Noah, and Elizabeth of PA; siblings William, Karla, Chris, and Keith; grandchildren Taylor, and Eli; nephews Michael, Anthony, and Kael; niece Maria. Kurt was predeceased by brother Walter.

A graveside service with military honors, will be held at 10:30 am. Friday, Feb. 18th at the Los Angeles National Cemetery-950 South Sepulveda Blvd.

In leu of flowers please do a random act of kindness in Okai's honor.

LOCATION:
Main gate on Constitution Boulevard at the junction of Sepulveda and Constitution.

Location of marker where ashes are stored.
A9 C 7

Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Updated by : Levi Kerlick

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January 22, 2025

Rosemary Guglielmelli wrote a sympathy message

“I knew Okai from The Renaissance Faire, he worked the tobacco booth @ the time & over the years we became friends, I always thought of him as a sweet, kind genuine man of great character w/a happy disposition...after a few years of not seeing him, I wondered what happened to him...I was told by others that he was in a motorcycle accident & left the country...I never heard from or saw him again...I often wondered how he was & if he recovered from the accident...glad he did, I do have a pic of him”

January 1, 2023

Someone wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Kurt "Okai" Masters Kerlick, Someone so special will not be forgotten. Wish my friend could have been here for another year of friendship Even though you are not here physically- I am eternally grateful that you came into my life, and I got to have the pleasure of getting to have time with your kids. They are wonderful. You were unique, mystical and I’m sure you did what you felt was best. You’ll always be Okai and never forgotten Ride on my friend”

February 27, 2022

LAVONNE FITTS wrote a sympathy message

“Great photos. Nice photo of Kurt in his uniform as Levi wrote. Thank you for sharing the photos. LaVonne, friend of Ethel Marie’s from High School.”

February 18, 2022

Christina Andreassen wrote a sympathy message

“Okai, the neighborhood feels empty without you around! The girls wiggle wiggle to every bike that they see. You are so missed and thank you for being you!”

February 17, 2022

Pat DeCastro wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Okai, I will miss your personality and your vast knowledge of healing people. I used to time walking my dog to bump into you while you're riding your bike to visit people. I enjoyed listening to your plans for New Zealand to start a training school in auto mechanics, your frustrations over New Zealand's lockdown. I always thought it was interesting your down-to-earth attitude and ways with minimal internet and computer communications. We moved and I used to look for you...now I know.”

February 15, 2022

Levi Kerlick wrote a sympathy message

“Here is a pictures of Kurt and my Mom in the late 70s. It is the only picture I have of him in Uniform. He was a medical assistant in the Navy.”

February 8, 2022

Gayle Ocheltree wrote a sympathy message

“As a Veteran I'd like to express my sincere condolences at the passing of your Dad, Kurt Kerlick. You fathers patriotism as a Navy Nurse was never in doubt. He took great pride in his military service. He was a character and very knowledgeable able cars Harleys and bicycles. He enjoyed collecting Navy memorabilia. If someone asked him a question about mechanics he always had a professional answer. He was a caring individual who felt it was his duty to watch out after his friends.”

February 5, 2022

Renee Andreassen wrote a sympathy message

“I am dearly saddened by the loss of my dear friend-known as Okai. My family and friends enjoyed his company always. I will miss him and our almost daily talks. I can still see him riding his bike everywhere especially Starbucks. I could go on and on but what I want to offer is my sincere sympathy to his family and friends.”

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