Devin Lee Kurtz passed away unexpectedly in Salina on August 5, 2021. Devin was born September 7, 1961, to Bob Kurtz and Rea (Taylor) Kurtz. His childhood was spent in Chapman, KS and Burlingame, KS. He graduated from Chapman High School in 1979 and attended Kansas Wesleyan University.

In 1981, Devin began work unloading tires for the Western Auto (now Advance Auto Parts) Distribution Center in Salina, and he ended his over 40-year career with the same company as General Manager. He was relocated for work to Temple, TX, and Remington, IN, but Kansas was always his home. On July 16, 1983, Devin married his high school sweetheart and soulmate, Jolene Feigley. He was the proud father of three.

Devin was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and papa. He was a man of faith and always made sure his family was provided for. His sense of humor (duly inherited by his children) filled the family home with laughter. He was a talented man who loved to sing and play the guitar, and a gifted athlete and sports fan. Devin had a passion for cars (especially Camaros) and shared his love of music and sports with his children and grandchildren. He was a woodworking craftsman and a skilled mechanic. Whether he was restoring a 1948 John Deere tractor or building custom furniture for his family, Devin could make or fix anything; he was a Renaissance man and the embodiment of the “do-it-yourself” attitude.

Devin was a quiet and thoughtful man with a quick wit and a kind heart. He made a positive impact on the lives of many people, and his influence extends beyond our nation’s borders. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jolene; children: Brad (Paula) Kurtz, Dallas; Jared Kurtz, Salina; Jill (Trent) Langvardt, Chapman; grandchildren: Logan and Jason Kurtz, Brynlee Langvardt. He is also survived by his mother Rea Tedder, sister Gigi (Mike) Dudeck, and brother Jeff (Mona) Kurtz, as well as numerous nephews, cousins, aunts, an uncle, and countless friends.
He will be greatly missed.

Visitation for friends will be 5-8 pm, Tuesday, August 17 at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. The family will not be present.

A celebration of Devin’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers a memorial scholarship will be established in Devin’s name, donations can be made to this fund or to the University Christian Church, c/o Ryan Mortuary.