Kurt D. Gearheart, 38, formerly of Tampa, FL, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at The University of Madison Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with lung disease since the age of 12 years. He was born in Romeoville, IL, on January 21, 1974, the son of the late Richard and Jacquetta (Asbury) Gearheart. Kurt was educated in the schools of Romeoville, IL, until he was diagnosed. He later moved to Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL, until his illness became too severe and moved to Kenosha with his brother and sister-in-law. Kurt loved spending time with his daughter Miranda and enjoyed drag racing, riding motorcycles, working on cars and boating. Surviving Kurt are his daughter, Miranda Holland of Ft. Riley, KS; his brother, Rich (Lynda) Gearheart of Kenosha; two sisters, Anna Walters of Lyons, IL, and Kristi (Chad) Lyle of Wheaton, IL; and his maternal grandmother, Lorrine Neimi of Port Richey, FL. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held for Kurt on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 10239-136th Avenue, Bristol, WI, from 5:00 p.m. until time of service at 7:00 p.m. Entombment will take place at Pineview Cemetery in Orgas, WV, beside his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the UW-Madison Medical Center Transplant Program would be appreciated by the family. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory 5111-60th Street Kenosha, WI 53144 Phone: (262) 654-3533 Visit Kurt's Online Memorial Book at: www.prokofuneralhome.com