CURTIS E. YESKE

Curt was a reporter for the Allentown Morning-Call and at a given point in the Spring of 1965 wrote an article about a new college about to open in Bucks County which came to be known as Bucks County Community College. On the strength of that article, I applied for a teaching position and was hired by the new BCCC president Charles E. Rollins, who was front and center in Curt's Morning Call article. I came to know Kurt well, as he also had applied for a position in public relations at the...

He wrote the article about a new college in Bucks County (Pa) in the Allentown Morning Call. I followed up, applied for a teaching position, and was hired. That was in 1965. I am still there. I ended up working with Curt as he took a job at Bucks as well. He was our first press relations/public relations staffer. He worked hard at the job, wearing several hats at once. Of all the Black History commemorations over the years, the single most memorable one was envisioned, organized,...

I first met Curt Yeske at Bucks County Community College when it opened in August, 1965. We remained friends for the many years we both worked at the college, Curt in public relations and me in the classroom. Curt was a vital cog at the college in its early years and decades and had many friends on the staff. I value greatly the years I spent with this very approachable and interesting man. His life at the college was complemented by a life of music and jazz, which he played as well as...

Susan, I am so sorry to hear of Curt's passing. I met him when he was in Pensacola and we enjoyed years of friendship. He was certainly an interesting person...I'm sorry for your loss.

Susan, So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. You will be remembered in our prayers. Anna and Rita Scozzari (Enzo's)

Susan, P.J. and I mourn the loss of a long-time friend..he was a special person...and you made his last 20 years so very special...Joy and P.J. Taylor

Susan, Roger and I extend our deepest sympathies. Curt hired me for my first "real" job at BCCC and taught me everything I know about public and community relations. I will never forget his wisdom and humor. May he rest in peace.

Pat Sze-Benash

Curt and I won a talent show in high school, him on the trumpet and me singing. I have a lot of mememories with my cousin.Love and Prayers to Susan. Marilyn

Susan, Please accept our sincerest condolences on your loss. Curt was not only a very interesting man, but a kind soul. We do appreciate you designating TASK for memorial gifts. We will send you a list of donors.