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Curtis Aiken Obituary
SHERMAN, IL - Curtis J. "Curt" Aiken, 68, of Sherman, died at 10:35 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at St. John's Hospice.
He was born July 15, 1948, in Macomb, Ill., to Richard and Laura Lee Kennelly Aiken. He married Nancy Wetmore on Aug. 6, 2015.
Curt is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter, Lesley (Jason) Grothe; grandchildren: Lauryn, Anastasia and Alexander Grothe; stepsons, Joseph (Jan) Wetmore and Paul Wetmore; stepdaughter, Julie (Lee) Bertagnolli; four sisters: Eleanor (Robert) Henry, Kathy Wenke, Jeanne (Rick) Hector, and Becky (Dennis) Wilson; two brothers, Mark (Debbie) Aiken and Tim (Sandy) Aiken; and many nieces and nephews.
Curt graduated from Greenview High School in 1966 and went on to earn an associate's degree from Lincoln Land Community College in 1975, and a bachelor of arts from Sangamon State University (UIS Springfield) in 1978.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1968 to 1972; the Illinois Air National Guard from 1974 to 1985; and the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1985 to 1991, when he retired from military service.
He retired as a Captain on the Springfield Fire Department in 2000 and was the recipient of the Fire Fighter of the Year Award that same year.
Curt was a member of St. Paul's Masonic Lodge #500, and was a member of the Ansar Shrine.
Curt loved his dogs, Winchester, Coalie, Tigger and Daisy Dog. He also enjoyed woodworking, fishing, boating, old muscle cars and especially golf. He was an avid sports fan and religiously followed the Chicago Cubs, University of Illinois football and basketball, Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bears.
Most of all, very special to Curt, was spending time with his daughter, Lesley (Jason) and his grandkids, Lauryn, Ani and Alex.
Memorial Gathering: 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, at Staab Funeral Home in Springfield with a Masonic Service being held at 12:45 p.m.
Memorial Service: 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, at Staab Funeral Home in Springfield.
Private family burial to follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Animal Protective League.
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2 Entries
August 22, 2016
During this time of sorrow for the passing of Curtis, God is there to give your family, comfort and strength during this difficult time .-2nd Thessalonians 3:16
DS
August 21, 2016
Dear Lesley Jason Lauryn, Anastasia Alexander and Nancy,
We are sharing your sorrow. Curt was a good friend of ours for over 25 yrs.
So many wonderful memories and good times
together. He spread a lot of love and joy
in his lifetime. He loved his family so
much and grand kids, always kept us up on them. A very proud Grandpa! We are so
blessed to have had him in our life.
love and prayers to all of you.
Love,
Lee and Fay Birdsell
Colorado
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11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield1109 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
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25
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Staab Funeral Home - Springfield1109 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
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