Robin Allen Kurth

Robin Allen Kurth, 68 passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born August 5, 1955 in Wausau, son of the late Raymond and Shirley (Clintsman) Kurth. He was the oldest of three siblings, and he grew up with a love of animals of all kinds. As a kid, he often was found at Roe’s Pet and Garden, asking the owner questions about pets and fish. Before too long, he was working there part time, and his fascination with tropical fish continued to grow.

As a young adult, Robin also developed a love of cooking. He worked at various restaurants in the Wausau and Eau Claire area and at one time owned and operated the Second Chance Restaurant along with family members.

On August 6, 1977, he married Laurie Hirsch, the love of his life, at Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau. Together they raised three boys, Christopher, Mason and Matthew. Throughout the years, their family was often home to dogs, cats, fish, snakes, lizards and birds. When his sons were grown, he became a proud grandpa to two grandchildren, Neveah and Amaris, who he loved to spend time with.

After working in the restaurant business for years, Robin made the switch to retail pet stores. For many years he worked at pet stores throughout Central Wisconsin, South Florida and Minnesota. He owned and operated Cloverbelt Lawn and Pet Store in Schofield and later, Fish Daddy’s in Wausau.

Robin was an avid tropical fish hobbyist and loved talking to other tropical fish enthusiasts. He started and was a member of the Central Wisconsin Aquarium Society and had been a member of the Paranormal Research Society in Wausau. For many years, Robin judged the 4-H tropical fish competition at the Wisconsin Valley Fair. He enjoyed listening to blues music and attended the Big Bull Falls Blues Fest yearly.

Survivors include his loving wife, Laurie; three sons, Christopher (Amy) Kurth, Mason (Ashley) Kurth and Matthew Kurth; two grandchildren, Nevaeh and Amaris Kurth; two siblings, Peggy Kurth and Tim (Kathy) Kurth, Eau Claire; his mother-in-law, Doris Madden; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, James Hirsch; and his brothers-in-law, David Hirsch and Gary Madden.

Funeral services will be at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau.  Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com