Robert James Kurtz

Background

Kurtz, Robert James was born on May 23, 1941 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of Charles A. and Gertrude (Twillie) Kurtz.

Education

Bachelor, Yankton College, 1963. Bachelor's Degree, Drake University, 1968. Master of Divinity, Drake University, 1969.

Postgraduate in radio, television, film, Northwestern University, 1971.

Career

Host, WBBM-television-television, Chicago, 1968-1971; sportscaster, KDFW-television, Dallas, 1971-1974; sportscaster, KBTV, Denver, 1974-1979; sportscaster, WTCN-television, Minneapolis, 1979-1980; sportscaster, Cable News Network-television, Atlanta, 1980-1985; golf announcer, Columbia Broadcasting System and Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, 1986; pastor, First United Church, Nashville, 1987-1993; pastor, St. John's United Church, Cullman, Alabama, since 1993.

Achievements

• Robert James Kurtz has been listed as a noteworthy minister, golf professional, sportscaster by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocation: golf (won 53 tournaments, competing on Professional Golf Association Senior Tour).

Connections

Married Patricia Dee Carter, October 24, 1960. Children: Kimberlee Kaye, Elizabeth Anne.

Father:

Charles A. Kurtz

Mother:

Gertrude (Twillie) Kurtz

Spouse:

Patricia Dee Carter

child:

Elizabeth Anne Kurtz

child:

Kimberlee Kaye Kurtz