Kurt Struble

Born in Durand, Michigan during the Golden Age of mid-century America, Kurt Struble grew up enjoying all the benefits of a small town childhood ... riding his bicycle from sun-up to sunset, exploring creeks and fields with his posse of friends; swimming, fishing, ice skating. He attended the same schools that his parents attended often with apprehensive teachers who remembered his father's antics. Kurt left home to attend Eastern Michigan University receiving undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Literature in 1969. He taught 3rd grade at his old elementary school. He migrated to New York City after living in Tarpon Springs, Florida. He met his first wife while working in the personnel industry. They eventually settled in Port Charlotte, Florida with their two children. Operating a successful business, Kurt became active in several civic organizations. He was a frequent editorial contributor to regional newspapers and assisted the YMCA, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club and his church with marketing literature and fund-raising plans.

Kurt and his second wife remained active in the community while raising their blended family. He has been writing short stories, poetry and his memoirs for 15 plus years. His first book, "Tales of a Mid-Centry Boy", published in 2022 was a finalist for the 2023 Next Generation Indy Book Award.

Kurt was a USCF-sanctioned bicycle racer and taught level three juvenile offenders at a state funded detention center.

Kurt is currently working on his second book; memories and reflections, short stories and poetry about growing up in the railroad center of Michigan with summers spent along the shores of Lake Huron. His goal is to become known as "the Laura Ingalls Wilder of mid-century America". He will also be publishing a non-fiction journal written by his great aunt who as a young female violinist traveled to Europe with the YMCA Entertainment Corps during World War I, reflecting the mores and cultural diversity of 1919 America.