Robert W. Curtis

Robert W. Curtis obituary

Robert W. Curtis

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Aug

26

Celebration of Life

10:30 a.m.

Challenge Center

39 N. 25th Street E., Superior, WI 54880

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Aug

26

Service

1:00 p.m.

Greenwood Cemetery

8402 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880

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Robert Curtis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Downs Funeral Home - Superior on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Robert William Curtis, 78, of Superior, WI died on Monday, August 18, 2025 in his home.

Robert was born June 18, 1947 in Siren, WI to Emily (Brown) and William Curtis.

He was employed as a laborer working on various tasks for the Superior Vocation Center and attended the Challenge Centers Day program following his retirement. Robert was a resident of the Challenge Center for over 50 years. His family were the residents of the Challenge Center and the care givers he loved.

He was an avid sports fan but was passionate about the MN Twins and especially the MN Vikings. Robert never missed a game.

Robert is survived by his special friends at the Challenge Center and his guardian, Diane Arnold.

A Celebration of Life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the Challenge Center, 39 N. 25th Street E., Superior, WI.

His remains will be placed in the scattering garden at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in Greenwood Cemetery next to his dear friend Marie Anderson.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

26

Celebration of Life

10:30 a.m.

Challenge Center

39 N. 25th Street E., Superior, WI 54880

Send Flowers

Aug

26

Service

1:00 p.m.

Greenwood Cemetery

8402 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Downs Funeral Home - Superior

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.