Gerald “Jerry” Lee Kurth, age 79, died Monday, September 20, 2021, at his home in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on December 23, 1941, the son of Alva Kurth and Beulah Mae Elmore in Los Angles, California.

Jerry attended 2 years at the Roswell Military Academy and graduated Liberal High School in 1959 and graduated 2 years of Technical School.

On August 16, 1986, he married Tammie Elaine Lee, his wife of 33 years, until her death on August 3, 2019.

Jerry was a big John Wayne fan and enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, collecting western memorabilia, and watching westerns.

Jerry worked for Panhandle Eastern for 39 years. He started as a mail clerk and worked his way up to an Electrician.

Survived by:

Sons, Bret (Micara) Kurth of Big Cabin, Oklahoma

Jerron Kurth of Liberal, Kansas

Daughter, Lisa Matile of Edmond, Oklahoma

Brother, Robert Kurth of Liberal, Kansas

Sister, Janice Sue (Robert) Creamer of Michigan

Beloved nephew, John Kurth

11 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Tammy Kurth

Both his parents, Alva and Beulah Mae Kurth and

Daughter, Brandee Kurth Mohamed

A Private Family Service was held.

Memorial donations suggested to Angels for Animals in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com