Kurt David Mislick

Kurt Mislick, 65, passed away suddenly on August 2, 2024, while vacationing with his family and loved ones in Green Hill, Rhode Island. His unexpected departure at such a young age has left a significant void in the lives of his family and friends. colleagues, and community.

Born in Camden, New Jersey, Kurt was the son of Harold Matthew Mislick and Eleanore Player Mislick. He graduated from Bishop Eustace Preparatory School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Kurt continued his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Drexel University while working full-time.

Early in his career, he served as a Senior Systems and Cost Analyst for RCA, General Electric, and Martin Marietta before taking on Senior Analyst roles at Lockheed Martin and Medecision. Most recently, he worked for PJM, where he was recognized for his innovative process design and led a team to implement and oversee it. His work legacy is one of diligence, persistence, improvisation, and ingenuity.

On May 6, 1989, Kurt and Susan were married at St. Christopher’s Church in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Five years later, Kurt and Susan joyfully welcomed their son, Tyler Andrews, in March 1994, and later their daughter, Sarah Hartley, in March 1997. Kurt was a devoted and loving father who worked tirelessly to provide a fulfilling life for his children. His family fondly remembers their many happy times shared with him: Karate classes with Tyler, school and travel softball games with Sarah, special holiday traditions, Phillies games, summer concerts with Tom Chapin, family vacations, sunrises at Green Hill Beach, and hikes at Beavertail, Napatree and Sachuest Point.

An active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Exton, Kurt was known for his willingness to lend a hand to friends and the community. For twelve years, he led the Men’s Bible Study (MBS), creating a social network and a safe space for men to explore and discuss faith and spirituality openly. His gatherings, fondly known as “Spuds & Suds,” combined serious discussion with fun outings to local breweries and parks.

Kurt’s true passion lay in his engagement with labyrinths. His fascination began during a visit to Burlington, VT, in 2014, when he discovered a labyrinth at a Unitarian Universalist Church. This encounter sparked an invitation that led him to draw and build labyrinths regularly. His weekly ritual involved mowing the church lawn, drawing a labyrinth with white paint, and walking it as a form of meditation and connection to God. Kurt often expressed his desire to share this transformative experience with others.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 11:00 am at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1105 East Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA 19341.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kurt's name to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1105 East Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA 19341. Online donations may be made at stpaulsexton.com, please use the ‘Give’ dropdown to access the donation page and include Kurt's name in the line that reads "In Memory Of".

Donations made in Kurt's name to St. Paul's will be used to create a permanent labyrinth in his memory.

A labyrinth is a journey into the heart of God. The labyrinth was very much part of Kurt's spiritual journey. This labyrinth is a gift in loving memory of a life well lived.