Dennis Dewayne Kuhrt Age 66, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Meadowbrook Assisted Living in Chetek, WI.

He was born on October 14, 1956, the only child of Dewayne and Ruby (Cole) Kuhrt.

After his fathers death, he and his mother moved to Rice Lake, WI where he attended schools, except a short time at Barron. Dennis graduated from Rice Lake Vocational School, majoring in Architectural Drafting. After graduation, he started his career with architectural firms in Rochester and Minneapolis, MN. Then a stint in Texas before returning to Rice Lake where he worked for Kuhrt Lumber and the Turkey Store. During this time, his health deteriorated, requiring hospital stays at Barron, Rice Lake, Marshfield and Integrecare. Some interests that Dennis enjoyed were shooting pool, playing chess and learning to play new songs on his harmonica.

He is survived by his stepdad, Jerry (Eileen) Edwards; stepsister, Teresa Wardell; aunts, Barbara (Mahlon) Maas, Carol (Donald) Kuhrt, Shirley (Orville) Stokes, Judy Waters and many cousins. Also a special friend from school, David (Susan) Bender. He was preceded in death by his parents, his uncle Donald Kuhrt; aunts, Deloris Hanson, Bernice Kopischke, Luella Turgeson and Angela Johnston.

Funeral Services will be held at 2PM Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the Funeral Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Barron County Humane Society or Marshfield Medical Center Hospice.

Last Update: Feb 17, 2023 7:20 am CST