Kurt Theurer

October 27, 1928 - December 25, 2020

Kurt Theurer, age 92, was peacefully reunited with his late wife Mary (Valavanis) Theurer on Friday December 25, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio, surrounded by his family. Born October 27, 1928 in Pforzheim, Germany, he was the son of the late Anton and Bertha (Horner) Theurer. Kurt was a graduate of Valley Stream High School (1946), Hofstra College in New York, and he later continued his education at The Ohio State University where he obtained his Ph. D in Analytical Chemistry (1955). Kurt had more than five publications and two patents in the field of chemistry. He was a member of the American Chemical Society, and the Society of Applied Spectroscopy, as well as a member of the St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. After retirement Kurt moved from Flanders, NJ, to Prestwick, Myrtle Beach, SC. Where he and is family enjoyed traveling the world, playing golf, bridge club, and entertaining guests. Kurt is survived by his loving son Christopher, daughter -in-law Kimberly Theurer, grandchildren Kristin Theurer, Justin (Nicole) Isaac of Dayton, Ohio and sister-in-laws: Freda Valavanis of Charleston, WV, the late Artie (James) Wilhour of Fredericksburg, VA and Christine Valavanis of Harrisburg, PA. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Hillcrest Cemetery, 1000 SC-544, Conway, SC 29526. Covid restrictions are followed at the cemetery. Those wishing may make a memorial donation to Hospice of Dayton Inc, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, Oh 45420.