Donald R. Curtis' Obituary
LANGE FUNERAL HOME 1900 S 18TH CENTERVILLE, IOWA 52544 PHONE: 6418562000 FAX: 6414374142
Donald Robert (Bob) Curtis, age 86, of Centerville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at his home, after a lengthy illness.
He was born January 2, 1924 in Plano, Iowa to Mary Belle Fenton and Elmer Ellsworth Curtis. On July 29, 1942, Bob married Mary E. Henderson in Unionville, Missouri. To this union six children were born: Larry (deceased) and his wife Cheryl Curtis, Donald Curtis, (deceased) Joan Curtis Chapman, Dennis (Beverly) Curtis; Lynda (Eugene) Zemo, and Micheal Curtis.
Including his children Joan, Dennis, Lynda, and Micheal, Bob is survived by his wife Mary Curtis of Centerville, Iowa; two sisters, Vivian Sharp of Tuscan, Arizona and Caroline Bills of Des Moines, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and five great, great grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Larry and Donald Curtis; five brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren.
In July of 1944 Bob enlisted in the United States Army. While serving overseas in Germany, he received a purple heart for his courage and bravery. Upon return to civilian life, Bob served thirty one years with the Centerville Police Department. Also, Bob and his wife Mary owned and operated a mobile home park for twenty two years. They also owned the Eastgate Auction Barn for ten years. Bob also enjoyed antiques. In fact, he owned an antique shop for several years. Bob truly treasured the antiques he possessed and thoroughly knew the history behind all of them.
Funeral services with military rites will be held 1 PM, Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Lange Funeral Home in Centerville with Pastor Ken Mehrhoff officiating. Burial will follow at the Oakland Cemetery in Centerville. A visitation will be held all day Friday at Lange Funeral Home with the family present from 5-7 PM that evening. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the family and may be given to Lange Funeral Home, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, IA, 52544. Condolences may be sent to www.langefh.com.
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