Chad Allen Kurdziel

Chad was born on May 2, 1970 in Franklin, WI. It is with great sadness that Chad left us on July 23, 2012, at the age of 42. He was the beloved husband, father, son, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife Kelly Kurdziel; sons Sam 11-years-old and Jake 18-years-old; his Mother Sheri; Father John; Grandfather Charles; Grandmother Ruth; Sister Tanya Boyer (Brian); Brother Adam Kurdziel (Erin); Nieces Abby, Ella and Olivia; many friends; and his puppies Bandit and Izzy.

Chad was a simple man. It was the small things in life that made him smile. Time spent with his family watching a late night movie or TV shows, playing cribbage or any other board game, or playing Apples to Apples Junior would make his whole day. Chad loved everything about Wisconsin. His family, his school, his heart was all in Wisconsin. When fall came around the Pack Attack is what was on the TV every Sunday, and the Badgers were on every Saturday. Chad also enjoyed, fishing, camping, and sitting around a campfire. He enjoyed summer camping trips since the age of 8. Nothing made the day better than putting a line in some water and just being out for the day hoping to get that big catch. Sitting around the campfire was the best way to end the night. Wherever he was, camping or in the backyard Chad loved to relax around a nice warm fire. He enjoyed cooking, and building things. He made every room in the house himself and it was always beautiful. Chad could build anything, do anything electrical, plumbing, etc. The only thing that Chad could not do was work on cars! He was a loving and giving man who enjoyed spoiling his family. Chad loved having a house full of kids and making dinner for them and watching the big games of any sport with his sons and their friends. He is missed terribly and loved more than he ever knew!

A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be concelebrated by Fr. Clem Davis and Deacon Bill Jones Saturday 9-15-2012 at 10:00 a. m. in St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. Calling will be one hour prior to the mass. Myers-Reed Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Chad’s family asks that in lieu of flowers that donations are made in Chad’s name to: AA World Services, Inc., PO Box 459, New York, NY 10163. Any monies given to Chad’s family will be forwarded to Alcoholics Anonymous at the above address. Online condolences may be submitted to the Kurdziel family at www.myers-reed.com.