Curtis Magyar

1968 - 2026

Curtis Magyar, age 57 of Nappanee, IN, passed away Wednesday evening, March 25, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne. Curtis was born on July 1, 1968 in Elkhart, IN to John and Judie (Bowman) Magyar. He was a 1986 graduate of Concord High School and lived his entire life in the Elkhart County Area. On July 16, 2016, Curtis married Chelsea Perrin in Nappanee. Curtis loved the outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing, golfing, or a walk in the woods, Curtis loved being in nature. He enjoyed cooking for family and friends; he was a master griller who enjoyed spending time with those he loved around good food on the BBQ. He was an avid sports fan; he loved the Minnesota Vikings and, through good times and bad supported his teams. Curtis would say that he “Loved his life,” he was a family man and simply enjoyed hanging out with those he loved. He loved his wife deeply, the two of them were soul mates and their love for each other serves as a great example for those he knew. Curtis especially cherished his role as “Grandpa Beard” and loved spending time with his grandson Finnley. Curtis is survived by his loving wife of almost 10 years, Chelsea Magyar of Nappanee; 3 children: Matthew Magyar of Attica, IN, Molly (Fiancé Jon Learman) Magyar of Granger, and Kari (Caden) Anderson of Nappanee; 1 grandson, Finnley Magyar and another grandchild expected in September; his mother, Judie Magyar of Jimtown, IN and a sister, Janet (Marvin) Miller of Bristol, IN. Curtis was preceded in death by his father. Visitation will be held from 2-5 pm on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee. A funeral service will begin at 5pm at the funeral home with Pastor Michael Peterson of Maranatha Fellowship officiating.