Fredrick John Kurre Obituary
The passing of Fredrick John Kurre (Venice, Florida), born in East Saint Louis, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 25, 2026 at the age of 85. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charlotte "Lottie" Kurre (Kowal) and John Kurre. He is survived by: his spouse Shirley Kurre (Carril); his daughters, Laura Lyn Kurre (Michael O'Heaney) and Jacquelyn Suzanne Sheppard (Ed); his grandchildren, Matthew, Charlotte and Jocelyn; and his cousins, Ken Kowal (Cheri), Andrea Dierkes, Richard Starr and Marlene Starr. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great‑nieces and nephews, and great‑great‑nephews and nieces.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations honoring Fred's lifelong generosity and care for others be made to two organizations that are special to our family: Shriners Children's Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (POPS) so that children can meet their full potential and pursue their dreams and the Chad Tough Defeat DIPG Foundation to turn our heartbreak into a cure for children's brain cancer and support for families navigating a terrible pediatric disease.
