Kurtis Wayne Prinz
March 11, 1955 ~ August 3, 2016
Resided in:
Hendersonville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Kurtis Wayne Prinz, 61, passed away on August 3, 2016, at his home in Hendersonville, NC. He was a lifelong resident of the Hendersonville and Asheville area.
Kurt was a Certified Distressed Property Expert/Broker with Keller Williams Professionals Biltmore Village. It was his passion to serve his community by helping to protect homeowners from foreclosure, starting with the housing crisis of 2007 and continued his good work for many years after.
Kurtis graduated from TC Roberson in 1973 and at the age of 47 he fulfilled a lifelong dream and successfully started and completed a Psychology Degree from Western Carolina University with honors.
As a lover of music and art, he was an accomplished musician with a special love for guitar. Kurt was also a gifted artist with an affinity for sketching well worn Appalachian people with pen and ink.
He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Probst Prinz, two children, Anthony D. Prinz and wife Joanna, two grandchildren Walter and Emily of Jacksonville, NC, daughter Jaquelyn L. Prinz of Greenville, SC. He also leaves two brothers Dennis Keith Prinz and wife Donna, Henry Louis Prinz and his wife Jamie, both of Asheville, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday August 12, 2016, from 4:30-5:45 pm at Groce Funeral Home, Lake Julian with a memorial service to follow at 6pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kurtis W. Prinz Art and Music Foundation for T.C. Roberson High School, through Eblen Charities. 50 Westgate Parkway Asheville NC 28806
Sending prayers for all of Kurt’s family. He was one of a kind and wont be forgotten.
I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. There is comfort that can be found at Revelation 21:3,4, which says, ‘And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.’ Soon, losses of any kind, be it the loss of a loved one our peace of mind, will be done away with and reversed as if they never happened at all. I hope this promise can carry you through this difficult time and beyond.
Kurt was one of the good ones. I was sorrowed to hear of his passing and I will miss him dearly. Kurt always brought a smile to my face anytime we interacted. Even though it may have all been work when we saw each other, we always had great non-work related conversations. 🙂 His kindness and laughter will stay with me always. It was a privilege to have known him.
Suzanne and Family, I am sorry for your loss. Kurt was a good man and I know God has healed him and he is looking down on all of you. May God give you peace and wrap his arms around each of you at this difficult time. Praying your family!
Suzanne and family, I am so, so sorry to hear about Kurt. Though I only worked with him for a few short years, he was a tremendous presence in my life. May his memory and very unique perspective on life will continue to be with you always and give you comfort and peace. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Please know that Kurt was one of my very favorite agents to work with and he will be missed greatly. Not only did he bring knowledge and experience to every closing, he also brought a warm smile and kindness. At a personal level he always went above and beyond for his clients and provided them with friendship as well as professional guidance. He was truly one of a kind and will never be forgotten. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne,
Mom and I both send you our condolences and our prayers for you and your family.
Fr Joe Mack & Lorraine Mack
Our sincere condolences to the Prinz family at this time.
I always thought of him as a Renaissance man–so gifted in so many ways. He was my neighbor and friend for over 20 years. He will be greatly missed.
To the Prinz family:
I just want all of you know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Kurt as student at TCR. He was a joy be around and he was always had a joke to tell me and Mr. Buckner. Please remember Proverbs 3: 5-6. May God bless you all in the near future. Tommy Koontz
To sweet friend, Suzanne, my prayers are with you in this time of sorrow for you and your family. I will not be able to attend but you will be in my prayers. I’m send you a great big hug my friend.
Suzanne,
I read in the paper about Kurt and I wanted you to know how sorry I am for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
Sincerely,
Karen Massey Baker
I offer my condolences for the loss of Kurtis. Continue to lean on family and friends for support. God gives us comfort and hope at Isaiah 26:19 when we mourn on occasions like this. May you find the strength to endure the days ahead.
Lots of love and warm hugs to the whole Prinz family. I am so happy to have known such a warm hearted individual. He was so funny, a smart elec, and always knew how to make you smile and laugh. He always made you want to sit down and have a conversation with him and there’s no telling in what direction it would go haha. I love you all!
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort strengthen you to cope and endure this difficult time.
kurt will be missed by so many people, me being one that will miss him very much.
Suzanne,
We are so very sorry for your loss and want to send our sincere condolences to you and your family. We will pray for your strength and comfort from the Lord.
Hey Suzanne. I’m sorry to hear of Kurt’s passing. I am sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless.
My sincerest condolences to your entire family. We’re all a long way from the good olé days at Steelcase. But those memories are etched in my mind. You both are remembered with great fondness. I’m very sorry to know of Kurt ‘ s passing.
Suzanne, my condolences in the loss of Kurt. My prayers are with you and the Prinz family during this time of deep sorrow. May the passing of time and the promise of the Lord provide healing.
Dear Suzanne,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength and comfort you need at this very difficult time.
You will be so missed Kurt. You made everyone wake up and pay attention when you were around. I watched you go thru pain and suffering with grace for 2 years and still throw a party because you loved people. I’m proud to call you my friend. I’m so glad you are at peace and not suffering. We will all love on Suzanne and Jaqui. God bless all the family that is mourning.
Kurt has been my first friend in the USA, I still remember not understanding a single word the first time I met him ,then he started speaking slower with me and I got used to his accent. I liked him immediately his eyes were the perfect reflection of his beautiful soul. He honored me with his friendship first then he honored me introducing to me his beautiful wife Suzanne,and then opening the door of his home and giving me the joy to cook for them and sharing table and food.
Thanks to you Kurt a long time dream come true.
I have had the pleasure to know you for too short a time but you have left an indelible beautiful mark inside me.
Ciao Kurt
Suzanne, I have been so remiss not being in touch with you. I missed amazing opportunities to be with you and Kurt near the end. I used the excuse of our times never matching up, but in hindsight I am saddened to say it was a selfish form of denial that such a wonderful friend was leaving this world for the next. Kurt had the spirt of an angel, so it is fitting that he is among them now. I will never forget his smile and willingness to do just about anything to bring a feeling of love and safety to those around him. Much love to you. I hope that your sadness from his loss is short-lived as you celebrate your life together. He left you behind because you are amazing and have so much more life to live.