David H. “Kraut” Kurowski, 64, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep, Saturday, April 6, 2013. Born November 7, 1948, in Green Bay, he is the son of Madeline (Schirk) Kurowski Wolf and the late Carl “Ski” Kurowski. Kraut was an avid motorcycle enthusiast known well in the local biker community. He will be remembered for his enjoyment of racing and his mechanical expertise. Kraut won multiple awards for his many bike creations and restorations. He also loved hunting and fishing in the great outdoors. Kraut loved living on the edge with the need for speed.
He is survived by his life partner for the last 32 years, Janet Turrittin; one son, Carl Kurowski and his mother, Trish Kurowski; two grandchildren, Jessica Boucher and Colton Kurowski; one great-grandchild, Amaya and another on the way, all of Green Bay; mother, Madeline Wolf of Sturgeon Bay; eight brothers and sisters, Carol (Jim) Charles, of Sturgeon Bay, Robert Kurowski, Steve Kurowski, both of Green Bay, Susan Martin of Canada, Jerry Kurowski of Alabama, Cathy Carter, Eric (Sandy) Kurowski of Sobieski, Dean “D.J.” (Grace) Kurowski; Janet’s children, Doug (Cindy) Turrittin of Green Bay, Mark (Lisa) Turrittin of Suring, and Cheri (Tim) Johnston of Oconto Falls, and their children; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation at MALCORE (East) Funeral Home, University Avenue at Baird Street, Friday, April 12, 2013, from 4pm until the time of the service. Sharing of memories at 7pm Friday, A[pril 12, 2013, at the funeral home.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established.