Pauline L. Kurschat

Pauline Louise (Buehrer) Kurschat, 87, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010, at UTMC surrounded by her family and friends. She was born November 21, 1922, to Harry and Frieda (Leininger) Buehrer in Pettisville, OH. After graduating from Libby High School, she married the love of her life, Richard "Bussy" Kurschat, on October 11, 1941. Pauline served as the courtroom clerk for the U.S. District Court under the Honorable Nicholas J. Walinski from 1972 until she retired in 1982. Her joy in her retirement years was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her homemade butterhorn rolls, beef vegetable soup, and crocheted kitchen towels are legendary. Her moxie and charismatic personality left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Pauline was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Karen E. Kurschat in 1943 and her wonderful husband, Richard E. Kurschat Sr. in 1997. She is survived by her sisters, Virginia (Erich) Kurschat, Carolyn A. McBride; daughter, Karen Elaine (Herbert, Jr.) Shanahan; son, Richard Edward (Glenna) Kurschat, Jr.; grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn (Anthony) House, Herbert Rex (Chrystal) Shanahan III, Rachel Ann (John) Albert, Nicole Marie Kurschat; and her two beloved great-grandsons, Henrik Richard House and Eoghan Lukas Shanahan. A memorial service honoring the lives of Pauline and Richard will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to either Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 1825 Glendale Ave., Toledo, OH 43614 or Concordia Lutheran Church 3636 S. Detroit Ave., Toledo, OH 43614.

Service Information

Saturday, May 15th, 2010 11:00am, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Interment Details

Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery