Carl E. Kurt Obituary
We announce the death of Carl E. Kurt of Cascade, Iowa, who passed away on August 14, 2026, at the age of 93. Carl will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John P. Kurt and Lena Kurt (Hosch); his wife Mary Lou; and his in-laws, Fred Kurt (Alvina), Mary Dolphin (Wilfred), Joe Kurt (Jane), Sam Kurt (Tess), Andrew Kurt, Herb Kurt (Dottie), Margaret Ann Otting (Ralph), Eleanor Burke (Pat), Anna Mae Lehman (Bill), Leon Kurt, Herb Quint and Carol Dolphin (Dave).
He is survived by: his children, Carla Fillman (Jim) of Cascade, IA, Colleen Holtz (Kevin) of Monticello, IA, Scott Kurt (Lori) of Fillmore, IA, Brian Kurt (Nancy) of Vinton, IA and Sara Heisdorffer (Dave) of Walford, IA; his grandchildren, Tyler Kurt, Jill Trumm, Jake Trumm (Liz), Abby Ryan (Travis), Noah, Colin Kurt, Alex, Chelsey, Aiden and Carley Heisdorffer; his great grandchildren, Will, Cole Ryan, Ever Iannucci, Jack and Gus Trumm; his brother Melvin Kurt (Lavonne) of Cascade, IA; and his sister-in-law Trudy Kurt of Cascade, IA. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
