Roy Dale

Kurtz

Roy "Dale" Kurtz, 94, passed away peacefully at his residence in Troy, IL, on November 1st, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born on October 15th, 1932, in Dupo, IL, to parents, Herbert and Blanche (Barbeau) Kurtz.

Dale graduated from Dupo High School in 1950 and immediately joined First National Bank in St. Louis (now Bank of America), retiring over 45 years later as a Vice President. On February 24th, 1953, he was inducted in the United States Army where he served until February 11th, 1961. During his service, he fought in the Korean War to which he earned a Korean Service Ribbon; as well as a National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and a Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. He was a member of the Troy VFW and Toastmasters International.

In his free time, he was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying time fishing, hunting, and tending to his garden. He liked to travel, especially taking his family on road trips. His sense of humor will especially be missed by those who knew and loved him. He had a never-ending supply of dad jokes.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sylvia (Henry) Kurtz, whom he married on December 25, 1954, his parents, Herbert and Blanche (Barbeau) Kurtz; his grandson, Danny Hoenig Jr.; his brother, John Kurtz; and sisters, Irma McConnell, Ola Jean Redmond, and Glenda King.

He is survived by his daughters, Connie Kueker, Deborah (Frank) DuVall, Rebecca Faust; his son, William (Brenda) Kurtz; his grandchildren, Dawn Miller, Patrick Hoenig, Scott Faust, Crystal Kurtz, Jake DuVall, Irene Faust, and David Kueker; his great grandchildren, Ashlen, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Iris and Trent; his brother, Ralph Kurtz; and sisters, Edna Walters, Mary Lou Bruce and Cathy Kurtz.

A funeral service will be held from the chapel of Herr Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 10th, 2026, from 9:30 am until the hour of service at 11:30. Interment will follow at Frieden's UCC Cemetery in Troy, IL.

Memorial donations may be made in Dale's honor to the Troy VFW. 123 West Market Street, Troy, IL, 62294.