Service Details
PUBLIC visitation will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, March 22, 2021 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. PRIVATE family services will take place on Tuesday.
Milwaukee (formerly of Racine) – Samuel Michael Kurhajec, age 25, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
The 2nd of 5 children, Sam was born in Racine on February 27, 1996 to Michael and Kimberly (nee: Meltzer) Kurhajec. He was a proud graduate of The Prairie School “Class of 2014”. Born with the gift of gab and adorably charming, he was quite the salesman. Most recently, he was marketing alarm systems.
Although he loved sharing his spirited personality with everyone he knew, Sam also had a sensitive side, a heart of gold, and would do anything for anyone who was in need. Certainly competitive, he was an all-around sports fan, especially of soccer and basketball (LeBron James was his fave). In more recent times, Sam enjoyed fishing & ice-fishing. Above all, Sam embraced every moment with his entire family and was happiest when spending time with all of them, especially while on Sanibel Island, Florida. His time with us ended way too soon…but the memories will last forever.
Surviving are his broken-hearted parents, Michael & Kimberly Kurhajec; adored brothers & sisters, Maxwell, Alexandria, Benjamin & Chloe Kurhajec; grandfather, Curt Meltzer; grandmother, Constance (nee: Lipari) Kurhajec; uncle, Matthew Meltzer; aunt, Elaina (Tom, Sam’s God-Father) Janikian; close cousins, Emily (Jack Matthews) Janikian & Elyse Janikian; God-Mother, Debra Meltzer; other special family members and an extensive circle of friends – too numerous to mention all by name. Sam was greeted in Heaven by his grandmother, Judith (nee: Mikulecky) Meltzer; and grandfather, Glen Kurhajec.
PUBLIC visitation will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, March 22, 2021 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. PRIVATE family services will take place on Tuesday.
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Chuck & Peggy Svoboda says
So sorry for your loss, prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Dawsons says
Always remembered, always loved!
Bob & Karen Benson says
So incredibly sorry to hear about Sam. Thinking of you all and keeping you close in our hearts.
Lynn Udell Sobon says
So sorry for your loss. your family is in my thoughts and prayers
Andrew Weber says
My Sympathies Mike and Kim.
Lonnie and Karen Olson says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Jan Leyer Frazier says
So incredibly sorry to hear this tragic news. Love to the Kurhajec family.
Anonymous says
Had Sam and his brother in class. I am so sorry for your loss. It is so sad to see someone so young and full of life leave this earth. He was a great guy. God had a reason I am sure.
Ed, Liz, Joe and Lillian Rash says
To the Kurhajec Family, We are so very sorry for the loss of Sam. We have you in our thoughts and prayers . Sincerely The Rash Family
Linda and Tom Johnson says
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all during this unthinkable time. Sam was always the guy who put a smile on our face with his big personality – funny, kind and sensitive! My favorite story: in our kitchen and grabbed a “snack” from a crystal bowl and within minutes said ‘Um, I think this is a dog treat” and swallowed hard! He will be missed by many. All our love to the Kurhajec family.
Gail L. Spang & Family says
So Sorry For Your Loss, Our Prayers Are With You At This
Heart Breaking Time🙏
Phillip/Lynne Myers (Moonshadow) says
We are so saddened by your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Jessica Oettinger Nuter says
What a heart breaking time for you all. Keeping you in prayers for the Kurhajec Family.
Tony & Audrey Paar says
We offer our condolences to the Kurhajec family, our thoughts are with you.
Gianfranco and Vanessa Santoro and family says
So sorry for your loss. Mike Kim, Connie and all relative of your family is in my thoughts and prayers, hug from sicily
Dennis Montey says
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and condolences.
Faye Becker says
There are no words for what must be a any parents worst nightmare to loose a child especially at such a young age. The little interaction I had with him was always delightful…he was both fun and funny and so full of life. Just know I am thinking of you all and wishing that the good memories bring smiles to your face and solace to your hearts.
Debra Turner & James Trice III says
This is a heart breaker. R. I. Paradise Sam. You will surely be missed with all the laughter that you had in you. ❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Praying for strength ad you lay sam to rest. ❤❤❤💙❤🙏🏾🙏🏾
Cindy Lovejoy says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sam was a delightful, fun little boy. I so enjoyed having him in my class.
My prayers and thoughts are with your entire family.
Cindy Lovejoy
Vicky says
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Wendy W Bishop (Ms. Bishop) says
I was just heartsick to learn of Sam’s passing. I have such pleasant memories of him! Always respectful, kind, and polite toward me – and oh, that charming big smile of his!
Please know that I am holding all of you in my thoughts. I am so very, very sorry.
Vanessa Martin says
So sorry for your loss. Sam was my son’s Aaron Martin first friend when we moved from New Jersey to Racine. I loved touring with on the WI Bobcats. He was a wonderful young man and will definitely be missed.