Kurt Wilhelm “Joe the German” Weis, Sr.
October 7, 1938 - May 2, 2025
Kurt Wilhelm “Joe the German” Weis, Sr., age 86, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Born in Geisenheim, Germany on October 7, 1938, he was raised in nearby Rudesheim am Rhein a son of the late Jakob Karl Weis and Anna Maria (Becker) Czurley. As a child, Kurt started his life-long love of John Wayne movies, which helped him learn how to speak English. His mom remarried Walter Czurley, a U.S. Air Force serviceman, and moved to the U.S in 1952, where Kurt and his mom became U.S. citizens. Kurt proudly served his country in the Delaware Army National Guard for 11 years. After completing his apprenticeship at Clarence Burris & Sons, he made his career as a bricklayer for Alton F. Neal, Ben Dutcher, Rose Hill Builders and then Diamond State Masonry. Active in his Roman Catholic faith, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and did work for Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church. Kurt was also a member of the Rod & Gun Club and a lifetime member of St. Gabriel’s Lodge. He loved watching NASCAR and Phillies games, and listening to Johnny Cash. Kurt was also a CB enthusiast and loved tinkering in his garage or working on projects around the house. He will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humor, as he was always joking or teasing with someone.
In addition to his parents, Kurt was preceded in death by his stepfather, Walter Czurley; and brother, Karl. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Weis; children, Kurt Weis, Jr. (Carol Whitzell), Harry Weis (Linda), and Kristine Immel (Mark); and grandchildren, Matthew Welch, Ashley Whitzell, Natalie Jackson, and Travis Jackson.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE.
Any family members or friends who are unable to attend the service for Kurt, may live stream the service by clicking here.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kurt’s name to Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047 or online by clicking here.
Dawn Dutcher Graney
Will be missed – so many memories. Called him Uncle Kurt as I was over their house a lot to see my friend, his daughter. He use to give us slurpee money and we would walk to the 7/11 always smiling and joking. Love the memes he sent every week would make me smile. My visit with him in the hospital wa la hopeful that he would be going home – sad for everyone that he passed. I’m sure he is up there talking about the good old days with my dad. Ox
John W. Johnston
Eternal peace grant unto your loyal servant Kurt, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, along with the souls of all the faithful departed, though the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Time to rest now, Papa Weis … and thank you.
michael gentry
Germany you will be missed buddy I’ll never forget the times that we spent together as your Mason tender/ riding partner always a good work day I known you a lot of years and you were like family as a kid my mom would always invite you in for dinner when you drop me off after work and you always accepted (only because they had beer) you will be missed. Ya boot!
Marie Rife Swift
Dear Weis Family My thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this Sad time Kurt worked with my dad Perry back in the day when they worked with Ben Dutcher Kurt reached out to me a few years ago after my father passed and we stayed in contact Kurt was good for sending out GIFs every morning Wishing me Good Morning Gonna miss those days Because it would brightened my days and God wrap your arms around this Family and give them Healing and Comfort knowing hes in a better place with you
Mark Mazick
Kurt, Harry and Kristine,
Condolences for the loss of your Dad. Best Regards,
Mark Mazick