Curtis Kornfuehrer, 62, of Buda, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014. He was born in Austin, TX, at the original St. David’s Hospital on December 2, 1951.
He attended Travis High School until Crocket High School was built and then graduated in 1970. Curtis earned his degree in Criminology from Southwest Texas State. He was employed by the Travis County Jail while attending SWT State, moved to the Travis County Sheriff’s Department for three years until finally becoming an Austin Police Department Officer. Curtis retired from APD as a Lieutenant in 2005.
Curtis loved all kinds of music and enjoyed his years playing in bands with different friends. The last band he played with was with a group of fellow Austin Police Department officers and the band’s name was Undercover. He had a love / hate relationship with golf and never gave it up.
He was a wonderful father, son, husband, brother and cousin who had many friends he cherished. He considered his greatest accomplishments to be his two children who he loved unconditionally and always supported.
Curtis is survived by his wife Sandi, son Ben, daughter Taylor, brother David and father Stanley Kornfuehrer, along with many extended family members. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the following: Health Alliance of Austin Musicians, P.O. Box 301496/Austin, TX 78703-0025; The First Tee of Greater Austin, Attn: Development Dept., 5501 Ed Bluestein Blvd., Austin, TX 78723
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 17, 2014, at Harrell Funeral Home in Austin.
Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.
