Kurt D. Gearheart, 38, formerly of Tampa, FL, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at The University of Madison Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with lung disease since the age of 12 years. He was born in Romeoville, IL, on January 21, 1974, the son of the late Richard and Jacquetta (Asbury) Gearheart. Kurt was educated in the schools of Romeoville, IL, until he was diagnosed. He later moved to Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL, until his illness became too severe and moved to Kenosha with his brother and sister-in-law. Kurt loved spending time with his daughter Miranda and enjoyed drag racing, riding motorcycles, working on cars and boating. Surviving Kurt are his daughter, Miranda Holland of Ft. Riley, KS; his brother, Rich (Lynda) Gearheart of Kenosha; two sisters, Anna Walters of Lyons, IL, and Kristi (Chad) Lyle of Wheaton, IL; and his maternal grandmother, Lorrine Neimi of Port Richey, FL. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held for Kurt on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 10239-136th Avenue, Bristol, WI, from 5:00 p.m. until time of service at 7:00 p.m. Entombment will take place at Pineview Cemetery in Orgas, WV, beside his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the UW-Madison Medical Center Transplant Program would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Kurt's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Amy Salley
March 17, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. May God's word comfort you during this difficult time. John 5:28 tells us that 'the hour is coming when all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out'. We have the hope in the resurrection that we will see our loved ones again. What a happy thought. We get to see our dead loved ones again. May that scripture and many others comfort you during this time.
Jennifer
February 28, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. May your hearts find comfort in the Bible's promises to reunite us with our loved ones in a world without sickness and death. (John 5:28,29 Rev.21:3,4)
Robert H. Ford II
February 28, 2012
In this time what can words say? Kurt is now in peace and has no more pain. It is us left with his void that are sad. My his memory live in your minds forever. My his smiling face always shine in your eyes.Rich, your little brother is an inspiration for all of us. How he fought the good fight and over came obstacles that were put out there in front of him. I still see his smiling face as a little guy when I'd come over to your house.May the peace of our Lord be abundantly showered on all of you.