Robert W. Kurtz, of Allentown, passed away on November 12, 2025, at the age of 97. He was born in Allentown, PA and was the son of the Late: Walter and Bertha (Plessl) Kurtz and was predeceased by his brother Wayne Kurtz Sr. Robert was a prolific athlete For Allentown High School, playing baseball, basketball and football, where he was the second team quarterback All State for Allentown. After high school he went on to play minor league baseball for the St. Louis Browns. He then joined the U.S. Army and after returning he had worked for 32 years in sheet metal construction with Local 19 in Allentown. He was a member of the former St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Allentown and was an avid golfer becoming a fixture at the Allentown Municipal Golf Course. Survivors: Sister-in-Law Linda Kurtz, Nephews Wayne Kurtz Jr. and wife Tammy and Brian Kurtz and wife Julie. Grand Nephews and Niece Gabriel, Devin and Morgan Kurtz. Services: A viewing will be held on Wednesday November 19 from 9:00 – 10:00 AM at Weber Funeral Home 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, Pa 18102 to be followed by a burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Allentown.