Thomas C. Kurth, 83 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2025 at All Saints Parish - St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. There will be a Parish Rosary at 11:00 a.m., followed by visitation with the family present beginning at 11:30 a.m. and continue until service time, all on Monday at the church. Arrangements are with Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com .

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Thomas Charles Kurth was born on November 27, 1941 to Norman 'Joe' and Orle (Uhl) Kurth in Le Mars, Iowa. He was raised in Le Mars and graduated from Gehlen Catholic High School in 1960. Tom attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City and Westmar College in Le Mars where he graduated with his teaching degree.

Tom was united in marriage to Mary Kay 'Kaye' Hames on June 6, 1964 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars. They made their home in Le Mars where they raised their four children: Jill, Gary, Krista, and Holly.

Tom primarily worked as an 8th/9th grade earth science teacher. Tom taught for over 30 years and after his retirement, he continued his teaching outside the classroom to all those around him.

Besides teaching, Tom was a talented craftsman; he built many homes in the Le Mars area among remodeling homes and other projects, including the roof on the carousel in Foster Park. His entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic kept him busy with teaching, building, and other business ventures in Le Mars. Tom was a member of the Le Mars city council and the planning and zoning committee for many years.

Tom and Kaye built their retirement home on an acreage in east Le Mars. Tom loved maintaining the property, spending lots of time mowing and tending to the numerous apple trees. Tom also had a great sense of humor and could strike up a conversation with anyone.

Tom is survived by his four children and their families: a daughter: Jill (Ron) McKay and children: Alexis (William) Sheeren, their children: Brooks & Chandler, and Ryan McKay; a son: Gary (Meredith) Kurth and children: Jaxson and Tyler; a daughter: Krista (Dan) Plueger and children: Hailey and Jacob; a daughter: Holly (Ryan) Kinning and children: Max and Corinne; siblings in law: Jacki (Jim) George, Rose Hames, and Neil Sitzmann; nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.

Tom is preceded in death by his wife, Kaye Kurth; parents, Joe and Orle Kurth; parents in law, Tony and Mary Hames; brothers: Dick (Linda) Kurth and Jerry Kurth; siblings in law: Terri Sitzmann and Anthony Hames.