Myron E. Kurth, age 82, of Schererville, IN, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann, nee Dominik; loving father of Judy(Chuck) Petersen, Ricky(Barbara) Kurth, and David (Gail) Kurth; cherished grandfather of Amy(Dwayne) Eury, Brad(Sandra) Petersen, Michelle(Miles) Stalbaum, and Matthew, Melanie, and Jesse Kurth; devoted great-grandfather of Mason, Addison, Lauren, and Miller ; dear brother of Beatrice(late Norman) Lamore, Edward Wayne(Faith) Kurth, and Jean(Bill) Collins. Visitation, Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 2:00 " 8:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN. Visitation also on Friday, April 8, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home, with services conducted by Mr. Kurths son, Pastor Ricky Kurth. Myron founded Greenwood Tool & Die Co. and was previously employed at Acme Steel in Riverdale and Rexnord in Dolton, IL. Memorial Contributions may be given to the William J. Riley Hospice House, 511 Otis Bowen Dr., Munster, IN 46321.