Harold L. “Curt” Curtis, 86, of Galesburg, formerly of Lake Calhoun, died at 9:05 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2016 in Marigold Health Care Center.He was born March 4, 1930, in Browns, Illinois, the son of William M. and Myrtle (Potter) Curtis. He married Sanda Schulte on August 30, 1952 in Belvidere.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sanda; a son, Michael C. (and Joy) Curtis of Washington; and a daughter, Chris (and Craig Parker) Curtis of Galesburg. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Charles; and a sister, Anise.
Curt worked for Prudential Life Insurance Company as a Certified Life Underwriter for 30 years in Rockford, Galesburg, and Kewanee. He had also worked as a designer at Lundin Flower Shop in Belvidere.
Curt was an active member of Grace Anglican Church in Galesburg, where he served on the Diocesan Council and was a Lay Reader, Chalice Bearer, Senior Warden, and Vestry Member. He was past president of Lake Calhoun. He loved to garden and camp and was an avid golfer.
Cremation will be accorded. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Grace Anglican Church. Father Andy Ainley will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at a luncheon following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Anglican Church. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Galesburg is handling arrangements for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
