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Henry Gurtz Obituary
Mar 1, 1927 - Nov 13, 2025
Catawba Island
Henry C. Gurtz, 98, of Catawba Island, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Trueman Pointe Care Center in Hilliard, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 1, 1927, in Sandusky, to Carl H. and Lucille M. (Prediger) Gurtz.
Hank graduated from Margaretta High School in 1944 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Toledo in 1950. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II era. On November 18, 1953, he married Muriel L. "Mert" Stout, who preceded him in death in 2009.
Hank worked as an engineering superintendent for U.S. Gypsum Company for more than 40 years, retiring in 1987.
A devoted and engaged member of his community, Hank was a charter member and longtime council member of Resurrection Lutheran Church on Catawba Island. He also served for many years on the John Brown Park Board, was a longtime member of Catawba Island Club, a past Exalted Ruler and proud member of Elks Lodge, and a member of Sandusky American Legion.
Hank enjoyed a wide range of hobbies throughout his long and active life, including bowling, golfing, playing cards, fishing, and boating. He had a particular love for photography and became known as the "official photographer" at Resurrection Lutheran Church and The Chalet at Ohio Living on Catawba. Above all, Hank will be remembered as a caring, dedicated, and deeply devoted family man.
He is survived by his daughters, Cindy (Mark) Slobodian and Glenna (Mike) Lykens; his son, Steve (Tammy) Gurtz; his grandchildren, Kristin (Nate) Whittington, Kelley (Malcolm Johnson) Lykens, Emily (Matt) Siegel, Justin Gurtz, and Patrick Gurtz; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mert; and his sister, Dorothy Adams.
Funeral services for Henry will be conducted by Pastor John Hazzard at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 2370 NE Catawba Rd., Port Clinton, followed by a luncheon in the fellowship hall. Visitation will be from 10:30–11:00 a.m. prior to service. Private interment will take place at Catawba Island Cemetery.
Memorial contribu-tions in Henry's memory may be made to Resurrection Lutheran Church. Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Clinton, is assisting family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.
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Teresa Feeney Ernst
November 16, 2025
Dear Cindy, Glenna and Steve,
Your dad was a true gentleman and GREAT conversationalist!! As neighbors, we have fond memories of your dad cutting through our side yard to walk your myriad of schnauzers over the years. More recently, we were grateful that our dads' friendship grew stronger after both our moms passed. I loved going up to Catawba to see Dad and either cooking dinner for both of them, or taking them out to dinner. In the true spirit of his "Official Photographer" title, I have attached a picture from December 2017 when I took them out to the Orchard for some pre-Christmas merriment. In true Hank fashion, a set of 4 pictures from the evening before was waiting on our kitchen table the next morning. Thank you for sharing Hank with us, he was a gem!!
With love, warmth and sympathy,
Terry Feeney Ernst
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Jeff Mack
November 16, 2025
Cindy, Glenna, Mark & Mike and entire family, my condolences to you all. I'm positive you're dad was a great guy! I'm pretty sure I met him at one time or another. Treasure your memories.
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