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Kurt Uhl
June 7, 1935 - April 9, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">Uhl, Kurt Alfred <br />Of St.Catharines completed his tasks on earth in his 81st year with family and friends at his bedside at the St.Catharines General Hospital on Saturday April 9, 2016. <br />Our deep sadness over his departure is soothed as we remember Kurt&rsquo;s unfailing kindness, generosity, sense of humour, huge laugh and a love for the good things in life. <br />Kurt is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Deanna, devoted daughter Janice Pritty and her husband Erik, granddaughter Katelyn Secord and her husband Blake, and sister Hilda Jacobi (Bill). <br />Fondly remembered by sisters-in-law Nancy Little and her husband Ivan, along with Olga Uhl and Jenny Uhl. <br />Kurt was an inspiring and loving uncle to 10 nieces and nephews. <br />He is pre-deceased by brothers George, John, Ben and Ed who all displayed prowess in the boxing ring. <br />Kurt was born on June 7, 1935 in Waldheim Saskatchewan, with his family moving to St.Catharines when he was 6 years old. <br />Out of Thorold High School, Kurt entered the automotive trade and opened his own business, Ace Alignment in 1966. <br />With his friends Stan Friesen and Neil Sharp, Kurt joined the burgeoning local stock car racing scene, campaigning late models and sportsman coupes and coaches with great success at Merrittville Speedway, Humberstone Speedway and Speedway Park. <br />In 1970, Kurt and Stan became track owners and promoters, purchasing Merrittville Speedway, bringing the fledgling DIRT of Western New York sanction to the sport, with their families helping to run the facility. <br />Their racing empire doubled in size in 1972 with the acquisition of Ransomville Speedway. <br />They sold Merrittville in 1981, with Kurt exiting Ransomville ownership in 1987. <br />His influence in speedway operations is still prevalent. <br />Ace Alignment remains a vital Niagara business under Kurt&rsquo;s guidance and vision. He worked hard and he played hard. <br />In semi- retirement, Kurt and Deanna delighted in entertaining family, friends, and best buddies Dave and Jackie at their summer home at Sherkston Shores. <br />Parties and laughter meant everything to Kurt, and &ldquo;The Colonel&rsquo;s&rdquo; laughter will echo in our hearts forever. <br />Kurt&rsquo;s family would like to offer very special thanks to Dr. Elijah Rabin and the Nephrology staff at The General for their compassion and care. <br />&ldquo;Now he belongs to the ages&hellip;.&rdquo; <br />In keeping with Kurt's wishes cremation has taken place and a private interment will follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Pleasantview Funeral Home (905) 892-1699. <br />In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Kurt&rsquo;s memory to the Community Breakfast Program at St. George&rsquo;s (www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/st-georges-anglican-st-catharines/ &lt;&gt;) <br /> <br />Please NOTE: all condolences must be approved before they appear on-line. <br /> <br /></div>