David Leo Kurth, “Mooch”, age 70, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away following a brief battle with cancer on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.
Dave was born on June 2, 1953 in Manitowoc to the late Paul and Margaret (Schroeder) Kurth. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1971. For over 40 years, Dave had worked at Eck Industries. He had also owned and operated Kurth Home Inspection. Dave had a passion for history and archeology. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, dirt track racing, restoring vintage motorcycles, searching for arrow heads, metal detecting, and was an avid motorcyclist. Dave founded Hell’s Handful Motorcycle Club and was a member of the Drifters Motorcycle Club. He professionally raced motorcycles. Dave was proud to have been sponsored by Harley Davidson and had taken 2nd place in the Wisconsin State Championship Vintage Class of 1992. Dave graduated into the Pro class, nation, in the summer of 1994. At the end of his career, he ranked 8th overall in the United States in 1995.
Survivors include Dave’s significant other of 16 years, Linda “Lynn” Hutchison, Manitowoc; four children, Kristina Kurth, Hayley Kurth, Amaya Kurth, and David Leo Kurth Jr., all of Manitowoc; two sisters, Paulette Novak, Manitowoc; and Gretchen (Rob) Rosenberg, Chicago, IL; brother, Charles Kurth, Manitowoc; his beloved fur buddy, Willow; also other relatives and friends. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Margaret Kurth; brother, Andrew Kurth; and brother-in-law, Norbert Novak.
A Life Celebration Social for family and friends will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023 at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc, located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel with burial of Dave’s cremated remains to be held at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Dave’s name.
Dave’s family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff of Aurora At Home Hospice for all of the care they provided.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements.