Richard "Dick" Curtis
March 13, 1941 ~ August 27, 2019
Richard “Dick” Curtis, Age 78 of Rome, Ohio passed away August 27, 2019. He was born March 13, 1941 in Beverly, Ohio to George and Marcella (Anderson) Curtis. He was a 1959 graduate of Collinwood High School and married the love of his life Denise Grabelsek on August 29, 1998 at their residence Irish Acres in Rome, Ohio.
He was owner of K & G Machine in Euclid Ohio; a business his father started and is now owned by Dick’s son Monte. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and farming, especially with his family. He particularly enjoyed introducing the sport of hunting to young people he knew. He valued giving young people the opportunity to work their first job on his farm.
He was a member of Harpersfield United Methodist Church, East Gate Masonic Lodge No. 796, Lyndhurst OH, Scottish Rite in the Valley of Cleveland, Al Koran Shriners, and the Pope & Young Club. Dick was also a long time sponsor in the Wild Turkey Federation and he was instrumental in founding the Grand River Chapter Ducks Unlimited. He also was proud of his 38 years of sobriety achieved through AA.
Dick leaves behind his wife, Denise; son, Monte (Christine) Curtis; daughter Kelli (Rodney “R.J.”) Kerwin; grandchildren, John and Lisa Kerwin, Caitlin, Jenna and Jake Curtis and sisters Darlene Carlton and Donna Urquhart. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dixie Kenyo.
Friends will be received 4-5 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2019 at The Harpersfield Community Center, 5604 Cork Cold Springs, Road, Geneva, OH 44041. A Celebration of Life Service will be held immediately following at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. at the Community Center. Pastor Shirley Frantz will officiate assisted by Pastor Scott Racut of Harpersfield United Methodist Church.
Dick has suggested in Lieu of flowers that his friends plant a tree in his honor. Contributions may also be made in Dick’s name to Harpersfield United Methodist Church, 224 Garford Road, Geneva, OH 44041 or Rome Volunteer Fire Department 3162 US-6, Rome, OH 44085 or Hospice of the Western Reserve PO Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192. The family expresses deep appreciation for the compassionate service of Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Behm Family Funeral Home 26, River Street, Madison, OH is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Thank you for bringing so much happiness to everyone who met you, sharing many words of wisdom, and for always checking in on my love life. I will always cherish the beautiful farm you have built from the ground up and visit Jenna blind whenever I am missing you. Deer season won’t be the same without you but I promise to carry on the tradition knowing you’re still there with me. Whenever I need a laugh I will think of one of your jokes you always had up your sleeve. I hope you’re resting easy now. I love you so much Grandpa, always.
Some of my best memories are working on the farm with Dick. He taught me so much about hard work, discipline, and the ability to do anything you set your mind to. Every time I see a Hereford, I think about him and all the life skills I learned from being around him in my youth. Heartfelt condolences to the entire family during this difficult time.
A great man will be missed. Missing all the great times we had hunting with the gang. Will be sadly missed. Kenny
How very sorry I am for your loss! Dick has been like extended family to our family for as long as I can remember, and has brought lots of goodness into this world. All of you are in my heart and prayers.
My most heartfelt sympathy to Denise, Monte & Kelli & their families. I met Dick 47 years ago & we became friends. He was truly a man who loved life and his family. He accomplished so much, but was a humble man. So sorry to learn of his passing . My heart is sad & I know the world got a little dimmer, but Heaven gained a wonderful new light. May God hold you all in His arms & may wonderful memories of Dick bring you comfort.