Curtis Lee Vander Ven

Curtis was my step-brother and I first knew him since 90's at about age 16. He was very friendly and will be missed. You could always strike up a conversation with Curt and he would talk with you for as long as you wanted about many topics.

He also was an avid fisherman it was the #1 sport for him. He would often tell stories about various fishing expeditions on local lakes and the fish he would catch. He also loved camping with Boy Scout and being in the woods. He worked steadily to earn many merit badges.
He also loved music and other indoor sports in winter like billiards.

I was able to work with Curtis in 90s in fast food he was always a very hard worker and loved to work the "action jobs" like truck deliveries and cooking on the grill. In those early years, at work he would talk about some day moving to Florida and working at beach and at sea. It is good to know he got time to do what he had dreamed about. He will be missed.

So many memories. He was the oldest of twin boys (with Kevin) by about 29 minutes, if I remember correctly. Curtis was introduced to fishing as a young Boy Scout, but he was hesitant at first. He quickly found it enjoyable, and met others through this sport. I remember his photo was in a Spring edition of our local O´Fallon paper. He sitting on the bank of a local lake with his youngest brother, Scott, teaching him to fish.

A visit with Curt in April 2022. You are loved & missed dear friend! Love Jackie & Dave Buesking

You will forever be missed, Curtis!

Missing you my dear friend - so many laughs - now you're where "Everybody Gettin' Tipsy" this will all be your song and I will sing it out loud like we use to