Robert T. Kurtzbach, age 93, a Manitowoc resident, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Sylvan Crossings of Maritime Gardens in Manitowoc.

Robert was born on November 1, 1929 in Indiana to the late Thomas and Leona (Pozorski) Kurtzbach.  On June 10, 1951, Robert married Delores Van in Marinette.  She preceded him in death on September 30, 2016. Robert had worked as a welder at Burger Boat for many years.  He was an active member of the Jehovah's Witnesses and enjoyed the ministry.

Survivors include Robert's three children, Connie (Douglas) Brown, Kelly Kurtzbach, and Thomas Kurtzbach; daughter-in-law, Debra Matczynski; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Leona Kurtzbach; wife, Delores; son, Bruce; sister, LaVerne Kurtzbach; and grandson, Ross.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home.  Officiating will be Mr. Glenn Snipes.  Burial will take place at Knollwood Memorial Gardens.  A live stream of Robert's funeral service may be viewed on the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/harriganparkside/ ) once the service begins.  Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.  Following the funeral services there will be a luncheon for relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com .

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Robert's name.

A special thank you to the staffs of Sylvan Crossings and HomeCare Health Services and Hospice for their exceptional compassion and empathy shown.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11 ^th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

A recording of Robert's funeral service may be viewing through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqFWCmg6v_Q