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Thank you so much for everyone's love and support during this difficult time. Losing Karl has been very hard, but it's a reminder of how great he was, and we deeply appreciate our circle of support.

Obituary

Jurgen Kirsch, 74, of Los Angeles, CA, passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2025.

Jurgen was born on April 25, 1951 in Hanover, Germany. After moving to America, eventually to Southern California, Jurgen would be come to be called Karl, and find his truest love: the ocean. After graduating high school, he spent his non-surfing hours working jobs like construction (a skill taught to him by his father), opening Del Taco franchises, running a sandwich …

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Lieber Jürgen, wir haben uns nicht so sehr oft gesehen. Dennoch warst Du immer ein ganz wesentlicher Teil unserer Famil…
Lieber Jürgen, wir haben uns nicht so sehr oft gesehen. Dennoch warst Du immer ein ganz wesentliche…
Lieber Jürgen, wir haben uns nicht so sehr oft gesehen. Dennoch …
What I found most endearing about Karl was his childlike enthusiasm and easy way.  Smart but happy.  It was sad to hear…
What I found most endearing about Karl was his childlike enthusiasm and easy way.  Smart but happy.…
What I found most endearing about Karl was his childlike enthusi…

I will miss Karl greatly.  I can hear in my mind the sound of his laughter and the sound of his voice as he told storie…

I will miss Karl greatly.  I can hear in my mind the sound of his laughter and the sound of his voi…

I will miss Karl greatly.  I can hear in my mind the sound of hi…

His love of life was contagious.  Jurgen shared heartwarming stories of his love for animals and his family.  It was so…
His love of life was contagious.  Jurgen shared heartwarming stories of his love for animals and hi…
His love of life was contagious.  Jurgen shared heartwarming sto…

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April 25th, 1951
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Passed away

August 18th, 2025
Los Angeles, CA

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