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Curt Weisenstein Obituary

Weisenstein, Curt 69, of Belleville, IL, died Sunday, September 2, 2007, at his residence. He was the dear brother of Don J. (Barbara) Weisenstein of Belleville, IL,his identical twin brother, Kent (Joan) Weisenstein of Smithton, IL,and Hugh L. (Linda) Weisenstein of St. Louis, MO;beloved uncle, step-uncle, great-uncle, and friend to many.Services: Visitation from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, 120 N. Illinois Street, Belleville, IL. Funeral Service at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Entombment at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum, Belleville, IL. Memorials to the Meredith Memorial Home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.rennerfh.com.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Curt Weisenstein

151 Entries

Valerie Rettle

October 24, 2007

I remember Curt from about 20 something years ago... My dad worked at Curt Smith's and Curt would always come in and deliver or pick up with his blue bag with a 'stop' sign on the end. I was about 5 or 6 and that was my first introduction to someone with a disability. He gave me candy. I moved away and returned a few years later as an adult and there he was like, well, clockwork :) Curt is essentially immortal as long as we keep him in our thoughts.

Charlene Nesbit

September 10, 2007

Time waits for no one. I'll miss him too.

Mandy

September 9, 2007

My first memory of Kurt was at 313 on Main St., I think it was called The Down Town Abbey at that time though. I was not old enough to get in, but managed to anyhow. I cant remember what band was playing but I remember Kurt. He was doing some sort of shuffle dance right up front. From then on I saw him all over town. I always smiled and said hello. I never knew his name or even asked. I wish I would have.

Kris Bergen

September 7, 2007

Curt from Pie Pantry to 313 you were always brought smiles to peoples faces. The city will not be the same without you.

Debbie Jones

September 7, 2007

What a legacy Curt was to his beloved Belleville! How wonderful that the people in Belleville recognize and appreciate that they had a special citizen known as Curt. The fortunate ones are those whose lives were touched by Curt. He will be remembered for many years by the clock. Perhaps for some he will even be introduced through the clock. As new people move to town I am sure they will be told countless stories about Curt and how the clock came to be...What a wonderful tribute for such a delightful person.
Hugh & Linda I thank you for allowing me the priviledge of meeting Curt. I am one of the lucky ones. To the entire Weisenstein Family thank you for sharing Curt with an entire community. I offer my heartfelt sympathy to each of you.

Kelly V.

September 7, 2007

God Bless You Curt.

Jennifer Goaring Diver

September 7, 2007

I grew up in Belleville, on East "A" St, and seeing Curt walk all over my neighborhood is one of my earliest memories. When I was older and working downtown, he always stopped into the Chicken Ranch or 3-1-3 back in the day to say HI, offer up an errand, or just chill and listen to the music. He was a kind soul who will be greatly missed.

Ann Ortiz

September 7, 2007

I moved away from Belleville about 12 years ago. I always enjoyed seeing Curt when I came back to visit my family. I told friends here in Arizona how he was such a big part of the small town charm of Belleville. He was always around and it was like I never left! I remember him coming in to ask me if I needed lunch or any erronds run when I had my first job at a shoe store downtown. And then in later years enjoying the music and nightlife at different bars or functions. Coming home won't be quite the same anymore without Curt. I will really miss seeing him watch over downtown Belleville even though I'm sure he still is watching!

alvin johnson

September 7, 2007

Love Ya

Shannon L

September 7, 2007

I used to work downtown, I worked at the Ritz, then later I went to Coffiure. Curt was a downtown fixture! He surely will be missed!

friend

September 7, 2007

I just moved to Belleville a year ago and i didn't know curt, But I managed to see him time to time downtown.Now, reading these stories,I know now what I missed this past year.I am mad at myself for not getting to know Curt. Wouldn't this make a great movie? A movie celebrating Curts life and how he made us all know that life is precious. God bless...

Tim O'Saben

September 7, 2007

Curt was a great guy. Everybody knew and loved him. The last time I saw Curt was about six weeks ago. I was sitting outside of Mosaics on Main when I heard a voice from behind me say,"Are you ready for "wrastling" tonight? Don't forget it comes on early this week!" After a brief conversation about pro wrestling and the new construction on Main St.,Curt (as he would) turned and walked away picking up litter off the sidewalk. He was smiling and so was I. Curt was a gentle soul in a cruel world. He touched everyone who knew him in a unique,positive, and enlightening way.

September 7, 2007

Curt was just one of those lovely souls that made you smile...Belleville will not be the same

eva radecki

September 7, 2007

i grew up in belleville so i naturally met curt. while wokin at The Pasta House i actually got to know him. he was a very good guy! i loved to see him at all the local events, he loved to dance! i will miss you curt!

Amanda Malaschak

September 7, 2007

I loved seeing him at all the rock shows, relaxed in a chair, eyes closed as if he were asleep, nodding his head and tapping his foot to the beat. I love seeing him walking around taking care of Belleville as if it were his very own. And last year I was so excited to see him as the Grand Marshall in the Belleville Catholic Schools Parade. Heaven will be very tidy for us when we get there. Thanks Curt!

Wendy San Diego

September 7, 2007

I first met Curt at 313, where he would come nightly for a glass of water and listen to music. When I would see him clapping his hands and bopping around by the dance floor, it was like experiencing the truest joy in music.

Curt was a heaven sent reminder of the purest kindness and simple pleasures we too often forget in life. May his family and friends find comfort in the many lives he touched, in the biggest and smallest ways. He will be missed.

September 7, 2007

all these entries say it all but curt RIP keep dancing, laughing and loving you will be busier more now than ever for you are the guardian angel of so many people and places I am really gonna miss dancing with you rock on big guy

Barb

September 7, 2007

"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." Pericles Curt Weisenstein was greatly woven into Belleville. You will be greatly missed. God Bless

nacole koch

September 7, 2007

i remember always looking for curt anytime i would go downtown belleville as a child to an adult. it was always nice to see curt and have a nice talk. he made downtown a very warm place to be. i enjoyed watching him have fun and live life durning the october fests, and other events. curt offered a kind smile and warm heart anytime you would see him. i will miss you. but i know you will always be looking down on us, as we walk the streets of downtown belleville.

Niki (Boeving) Mackell

September 6, 2007

Curt-You were such an awesome guy! I am very glad that I got to see you at the clock dedication last year, it had been many years since I had talked to you and I was glad to get the chance. Over the years I heard many stories from dad about the things you said or did, and I always could tell how much you meant to him and the city, and how much he respected you for your awesome personality. Thanks for putting up with him and thanks for all the stamps, you always got us the best looking ones there were! You will be missed!!

Lauren Kim

September 6, 2007

Curt will be remembered by my daughter and I. She helped out at the old towne market, and Curt would stop by and talk with her. She was very fond of him, as all of Belleville was.

Nick Stauder

September 6, 2007

He was and will always be the heart and soul of Belleville. He kept this town in a the great condition it's in and was the friendliest and most warming personality in all of Belleville. He will never be forgotten.

Ed Castletown Geoghegan

September 6, 2007

Curt we know you've gone to much better place but still we are saddened by the loss of your friendly face. I know we will think of you often especially when our clocks are displaying the wrong time and when our entertainment is going on, especially the Irish Xiles. It always seemed they were your favorites.

Regina Schniers

September 6, 2007

Wow, a ledgen is gone. But will never be forgotton. I do remember him allways danceing and hanging out where all the "cool" people hung out, which was very fitting, because he was a very sweet gentelman. And very popular with all of the regulars in Belleville. That drawing that was posted on my MySpace about Curt getting into heaven and walking made me chuckel. For a soul that would never turn the other cheek, but in turn would allways great you with a warm hello, it is sad to see him gone, but at least we know now, that the streets he is walking, are lighted by all the warmth and love only heaven could give. Rest in Peace Curt.

Ruth Dechant Gale

September 6, 2007

Please accept my sympathy in the loss of your loved one. I know Curt grew up in a loving family that clung tightly to each other. A great deal of credit goes to his parents and siblings for turning out such a fine man. He sure did "take the ball and run."

Paul Toenjes

September 6, 2007

Kent, Joan and Family,
I will always remember Belleville with Curt in it. It's those random times when you are far away from home that you remember how important he was and will always be to the community. I live in Louisville, KY now, but when I think of Downtown Belleville, Curt is always there.

Howard &Ellen Crass

September 6, 2007

Kent, Joan and Family,
We remeber Curt with fond memories, I was a classmate of Kent. WE now live in Florida, but always remmber Curt doing his errands in Belleville.We are so sorry for your loss. We know he is now an angel.
Howard and Ellen Crass
Summerfield,Fl

John Abbott

September 6, 2007

Curt was good to go. I only knew him from the Barber Shop, but you knew you were observing a good man with ill will toward no person. I am a better man as are many for having met Curt. God Bless you Curt as you walk the streets of gold.

Sarah

September 6, 2007

As far back as I can remember (when we were kids) we would always see Curt walking around Belleville and my grandpa would always tell us, "theres goes ol Curt." He was always friendly and kind and helpful. And he loved to dance. My kids were always excited if we ran into him while visiting my grandma at the Meredith Home. When learning of his death, my children were overwhelmed with emotion. My Dad and I as well. I completely agree with the statement, "Curt wasnt disabled, the rest of the world is."
In the last couple of days MySpace.com has been a buzz with news of his passing (amongst the local teenagers that knew him from uptown.) He will truely be missed. God bless you Curt.

September 6, 2007

Curt was much as a part of Belleville as the fountain. He was very special and I probably didnt relize untill I had read all these nice messages about him.

Jeanine Flaugher nee Holle

September 6, 2007

To Hugh and the rest of the family.
I always saw your brother around
town. I could tell he was loved by
everyone. He will always be here.
Each time we see the beautiful clock
on the square, we will remember him.
Also special condolances to
his sister-in-law Joan.

Tammy Accola-Newell

September 6, 2007

Curt, I will miss seeing you when I run the streets of Belleville. You always smiled and waved. You have been a perfect example of how we should all live, thinking of others and taking care of where you come from. You will be missed!!

September 6, 2007

The number of entries in this book is a testement to the man! If everyone looked at the world the way Curt did, it would be a better place. When I worked at Huntleigh Securities on South High Street he would come in the door and check our clock...then one day I heard a horrendous noise, looked out the window and saw Curt had been hit by a car. It seems like it was the second time it had happened in a short period of time. I immediately called 911 and got an ambulance coming but before that the Belleville Police Dept. had come to assist. It took him awhile, but he recupterated from that accident and after that time, wore the orange vest...yes, downtown Belleville will never be the same...A simple man who made so many people happy...God bless him!

Theron Ross, Alma Ross and David Sauerhage From Keil's Clock Shop

September 6, 2007

We at Keil's Clock Shop will miss Curt taking such good care of Downtown Belleville,picking up trash and pulling out weeds as he walk around holding a clock,stopping by our display window to check out his time keeping with ours.And the times he will bring someone else's clock for repair.
Belleville has lost his Angel.

CHAD DEVAN

September 6, 2007

Curt was a great man. He will be greatly missed by all.

Susie Dashner

September 6, 2007

God Bless Curt and his family. Downtown Belleville will never be the same. I can't remember when I didn't see Curt in town....seems like he was always there, always smiling.

BARRY AND SHERI KASTEL

September 6, 2007

Kent and Joan and fAMILY,SORRY TO HEAR OF CURTS DEATH. WE HAVE HIM AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.hE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY ALL!

Dave & Allison Allison's Common Scents & Dave's Homebrew

September 6, 2007

Curt was a true blessing to everyone he touched. He was so much a part of the experience in Downtown Belleville. We will miss seeing him everyday. We feel privilaged to have known him.

michael nicolson

September 6, 2007

Mr. curt, my family and I moved to Belleville a year ago.My son and I always rode our bikes downtown and periodicly saw you.you reminded him of his grandpa. You will be missed on our bike rides. God bless you.

Gail Joyner

September 6, 2007

To Curt's family, I am so sorry to learn of his passing. I was the manager at Nice Twice in the 90s and I remember seeing him walking up and down Main street several times a day. His energy always inspired me to keep going even when I was tired. He would come in the store once in a while, but we never had anything for him to deliver, so he would just go on. He will be missed by eveyone who works on Main St. May God continue to bless this family. Gail Joyner

Dustin Gabel

September 6, 2007

Belleville will never be the same again, can't count all the times I'd talk to Curt walking down East Main St. while I'm shopping, he was a very fun person to be around, had a great sense of humor all the time, would go into St. Louis Bread Company and get him his asiago cheese or cinnamon bagel, good times there! I know I'll miss him, as will all the other people he has come to know over the years doing what he liked to do. Take it easy, big guy!

mike durnell

September 6, 2007

curt will be missed by myself and my family ,we will all miss seeing him at the barber shop downtown, curt was a good sole ,allways willing to help around town he gave a smile to all he met ,his joyfull spirit will live on in all of us .I will miss curt we will all miss curt. im glad to have known him ,for over 30 years ,(god be with you curt)we love you,( the durnell family )

Ron & Deanna

September 5, 2007

To Don, Kent & Hugh,
You have our deepest sympathy.
Kurt has been a part of our extended family for more than 25 years. He was a truely remarkable person. He made the most of what he was granted of life. He and so many like him are often taken for granted. Kurt took little for granted. He was a friend to anyone who showed him friendship. He was very devoted to these friends.
May we all learn a little more patients and understanding from knowing such a wonderful person.

Ron and Darleen Conner

September 5, 2007

Dear Kent, Joan and Family-
Sorry to hear of Curt's passing--City of Belleville experienced a huge loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers---Our sincere sympathy to the Weisenstein Family.

brian

September 5, 2007

i think the responses here say it all,
he will be missed, i thank god that
i was fortunate to have known him..belleville will never be the same

brian

September 5, 2007

i think the responses here say it all,
he will be missed, i thank god that
i fortunate to have known him..belleville will never be the same

Brian Flynn

September 5, 2007

Curt,
I've never met a bigger fan of wrestling and I'll never forget going to see the WCW with you in St. Louis. I am gonna miss seeing you out in downtown. Take care buddy.

Judy Lanxon

September 5, 2007

Your friends at the Pie Pantry will miss you greatly. Glad you and your family chose us for your birthday lunch. All my thoughts and prayers for your family.

Nikki

September 5, 2007

I grew up in Belleville and have known Curt for quite some time. I will remember his smiles and kind words. I will miss seeing him downtown, as it was always a pleasure to see his smiling face. God bless you Curt, you will be missed.

joyce korobey

September 5, 2007

dear weisenstein family:

my family & i owned the perfect moment bridal shop in downtown belleville & we got to know curt over the 7 years we were in downtown. he was truly a unique, fun & very special person. he always had a smile on his face & a song in his heart. he was a true belleville icon & downtown will not be the same without him. my family & i am are so glad that we were blessed with curt's friendship. may you rest in peace, curt. sincerely-

wes jewsbury
janet brown
joyce korobey

Mike C

September 5, 2007

Sorry to hear about Curt's passing. I don't believe there is any one person in Belleville that will be remembered fondly by more people than Curt. If it were up to me, I'd have Main street renamed.

Tif R

September 5, 2007

Downtown won't be the same when you drive thru now . But we will all have the memories of seeing Curt and how special and unique he was to this city . God Bless !

Tony & Sharrol Toenjes

September 5, 2007

Kent, Joan, Debbie, & Rick

Although we never got to know Curt well, he was as much an icon of downtown as the fountain. There wasn’t a time we were downtown, that we did not see Curt running errands, pulling weeds, sitting at one of the local bars, or dancing at one of our many Fests. We’ll never forget the night we were at the old 3-1-3 when the most awful head-banging band started screaming away. After 20 minutes or so of that torture, we had to escape, but there was Curt sound asleep in a chair directly in front of the speakers. He never even flinched. Belleville has lost its timekeeper and guardian angel. Our sympathy.

Brandi Stowers

September 5, 2007

I remember seeing Curt about a week ago hanging around by the stop light waiting for the lights to change. He used to be a constant presence in my life when I remember him sitting and picking up trash and pulling weeds all through Belleville. I would hang out with friends at the Ground floor. I can still remember him sitting and nodding to the music of the local bands and always smiling his approval. I will miss him and our talks we use to have in between bands at the shows we went to. But mostly I will always remember him being Curt. Simple, loving Curt who loved Belleville and all its residents with all of his heart.

Julie

September 5, 2007

God's garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best! God Bless you and keep you.

Judy Witt

September 5, 2007

Curt always made me smile! When I had a children's store in downtown he picked up my mail daily and delivered my lunch, he was always there to help. And of course, he was always on time! He brightened every day.

The Shoemaker Family

September 5, 2007

CURT...a name so well known by any true Bellevillian! I knew Curt almost my entire life....from a child growing up knowing we would always see him when we went for a stroll in the car in downtown Belleville..often times hoping that he would not walk out in front of our car...but if you knew Curt and you knew downtown...you were always watching out for him. A man with such a smile and an unmeasurable heart...I remember all the events downtown and watching Curt dance continuously as the music played...and a big hit with the ladies he was! He is truely a gift from above that was sent to us to show us the beauty of life...he was Belleville's angel..and yet so many of us on the outskirts knew him all too well...for I am a lifelong resident of Mascoutah, IL. My mother currently works at the Meridith home where Curt lived and told me all about the many many friends, family, and loved ones pouring in to visit Curt one last time before his journey to Heaven....and Heaven will be an even brighter and cleaner place with Curt. Curt will be missed!

UMB Bank

September 5, 2007

Curt will be sadly missed by everyone, we enjoyed seeing him atleast once a week to check our clock, and to just say Hi! Our sympathy goes out to everyone.

The Employees of UMB Bank Belleville, Illinois

Laura Trapp

September 5, 2007

My heart goes out to the Weisenstein family and all of Curt's friends. Belleville won't be the same without him. He is truly an inspiration for us all. Even though he had a disability, he did more for this city than most of us. We were lucky to have had him in our town. I'm sure he will be rewarded in heaven for all of his good deeds.

monica cummings

September 5, 2007

curt will be missed by many. i work at the meredith home,i start work at 6 am and curt would be waiting for me so he could tell me what to have for breakfast . he always wanted me to bring my 7 kids in to see him. so last x-mas i did just that and he was a very happy man . we got pictures with him and the kids it was great . well time to rest curt ,love you and thanks for your kindness and friendship .

leigh womble

September 5, 2007

One day, as I was taking my son to get his haircut at Boeving Shop, my son picked up a beer bottle in the grass and carried it in to throw it away.
Jim or Bill, I can't remember which, laughing made the comment, to the effect of "A little Curt". My son, Logan does not know what a huge compliment that was.
Curt was a simple man, with a huge heart, an enormous smile, and he touched many lives unknowingly.
He will be missed by all who knew him and who knew of him.

Joe Harnist

September 5, 2007

Curt will always be remembered as the perfect example of a good person.
I remember working at my office on East Main probably around 1986 when Curt came crawling down the sidewalk when he lived on N Oak with his parents. He had fallen and hurt his leg. I called his brother Kent to come get him, and while waiting, had my first opportunity to find how wonderful of a person he was. Heaven will be a better and even cleaner place.

Mary

September 5, 2007

I work at a law firm in Belleville. Earlier this Summer I looked out of our window and saw Curt across the street on the sidewalk. I thought he had fallen. When I started to cross the street, he got up. It was then that I realized he was pulling weeds out of the cracks in the sidewalk. He really cared about Belleville and will be sorely missed.

Valerie Hake

September 5, 2007

I am sad to hear the Curt passed. I worked at Eagle Collectibles through college, and Curt would often come in and chat with me in the afternoons. Just recently, I saw him at a bar in downtown Belleville, and he recognized me from years ago. It is amazing to see how many lives this kind and funny man touched. Goodbye, Curt!

Laura & Roger Dunning

September 5, 2007

Belleville will not be the same without seeing Curt walking around downtown. He was like the city's mascot. Rest in peace Curt. We;ll miss you.

Sue Anne Lindemann

September 5, 2007

God Bless You Curt. Sympathy for the loss of a true Bellevillian.

Sue Brabenec

September 5, 2007

Curt will be missed by all. A lamp light of Belleville has gone a little dimmer-May he shine in our hearts forever. He was a character to say the least if you saw him on the streets or at the Octoberfest he was always in a good mood and ready to talk to anyone and his laugh was contagious. He was a friend to all and an enemy to none. He was a big part of downtown Belleville.

Heather Doussard

September 5, 2007

When I first met Curt I wasn't sure of him but I got to know him and he was the nicest guy in the world. I always saw him delivering packages to people, cleaning up downtown,etc. I would talk to him when Frank's store was next to GFA or when he was in front of GFA as well while I attended there. You will be greatly missed!

Brad

September 5, 2007

Dear Curt: I can't say I knew you.I can say that I almost ran over you twice. Once by The News Democrat and once by the Post Office. I thank the Lord I didn't. I can tell from the outpouring here, you were quite a guy. I cant remember not seeing you in Downtown.
When I was a child , my grandmother took me to the dime store counter to eat the red jello and whip creme that she called ruby jewels. As a kid, you were hard to understand until my grandma told me how special you were. You were a wonderful contribution to the social fabric of Belleville, I didnt ignore you, just gave you a wide berth as you always seemed to be headed somewhere...... with a purpose. When you cut in line, I never minded. Many of us come and go without ever making a contribution. You, Curt, will be missed.
For now, tears fill my eyes as I read your eulogies. With a little time, I will think about you and smile.Because I know, God has a special place for folks like you.

September 5, 2007

Sometimes we take for granted life's little pleasures; sun in the morning, stars at night and Curt's smiling face in Belleville. Thanks for the joy.

Cheryl Sinn

September 5, 2007

Curt was a wonderful addition to downtown Belleville. I used to bartend at Main St. Jazz & Blues and Curt use to come in for a glass of water and to listen to the bands. Everyone loved his company. He will be missed by everyone who ever new him. Rest in peace and God Bless.

John Pertzborn

September 5, 2007

Curt is one of the reasons Belleville is unique.

No one will ever fill the void Curt leaves behind, but his memory lives on, minute by minute, in that beautiful clock.

B Weinel

September 5, 2007

I used to bartend on Main Street and always looked forward to Curt's visits. He never said much but he would sit at the bar and enjoy a cold glass of water before heading back out to make his rounds. I don't frequent Belleville like I used to but just saw him a few weeks ago and it made me smile to know he was still out there taking care of things. What a loss for the city and those of us he touched over the years.

Brandi Gustafson

September 5, 2007

I grew up seeing Curt all over Belleville when I heard that he had passed I know Belleville will never bee the same. He will be missed.

Rhonda Nicholson

September 5, 2007

Everyone will miss Curt,I will miss seeing him in downtown Belleville, I knew Curt for about 20 years,He was one of a kind,he will be trully missed. God added another angel to his collection,,,

Jaime Barbeau

September 5, 2007

I remember when I first seen Curt! I think it would have been at one of the events in downtown Belleville. He was having such a great time dancing and just taking everything in... I always knew he was an angel. He will be missed more then anyone could ever know. Belleville will not be the same without him. May Heaven know what a wonderful man they are getting...

More love then ever

Jaime (Fairmont City, IL)

D. E.

September 5, 2007

I have fond memories of Curt.. he always had a "hello" for me and was such a kind person. He did have his ways - and I'll always remember his efforts at keeping the streets of Belleville clean and beautiful.

Ashley

September 5, 2007

Ever since I was a little girl, when my mom managed the old Pie Pantry, Curt was a part of my life. He would come in and be amazed everytime my mom told him I was her little girl. I moved away, but everytime I would come back to downtown I could count on Curt putting a smile on my face. May God bless curt and all his friends and family and know that he is still here with all of us.

Ambur Petty (Purl)

September 5, 2007

I also became acquainted with Curt while working at the Lincoln Theater as my first job. He became an expected presence for me during my years of growing up and working in downtown. He led by example. He cared about his community, and he showed it. I am proud to have learned life long lessons from Curt. I only wish that everyone has someone to look up to as I looked up to Curt. May God Bless his family, and may Curt always be remembered.

Steve R.

September 5, 2007

I think the 7+ pages of condolences speak for themselves on what Curt meant to all of us. I didn't "know" him, but I "knew" him quite well from being downtown. I've visited this online guestbook several times for various family and friends.....never have I seen so many heart-felt entries.......

God Bless Curt and his loved ones.

Larry Newell II

September 5, 2007

There has always been one person you could count on to keep our city beautiful and that was Curt. My family will be praying for your family in this time of sorrow. God will be very happy to have Curt with Him.

F Wester

September 5, 2007

All always remember Curt coming into Castletown on Main Street and clapping along to all the best Irish songs. God Bless Curt.

September 5, 2007

I am a live long Belleville resident, and I remember Curt from the time I was a child walking down town with my mother. Now my daughter will remember him too, from our walks through town. We will miss him every time we walk the streets of Belleville. We are sorry for the grief his family and the entire town is feeling.

Marc Miller

September 5, 2007

God grant you eternal rest, Curt! I will think of you whenever I drive through the square and see your great green clock.

SHOPGIRL

September 5, 2007

GOD HAS TAKEN ONE OF CHILDRED HOME THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER CURT SHAME HE WASNT THE MAYOR OF BELLEVILLE HE WOULD OF DONE A GREAT JOB BECAUSE YOU COULD THRUST HIM REST IN PEACE CLOCK MAN NOW YOU HAVE THE BIGGEST CLOCK.

(DC) DAVID J. CORWIN

September 5, 2007

CURT YOU WILL BE GREATLY REMEMBERED,EVERY TIME A CLOCK CHIMES, FOR YOUR SERVICE,KINDNESS,AND HAPPINESS YOU SHARED AND ALL THE GOOD TIMES...IT WAS GREAT KNOWING YOU.....CONDOLENCES TO THE WEISENSTEIN FAMILY

a friend

September 5, 2007

A light went out in Belleville on Sept. 2, 2007. The mayor will have to get that fixed!!!

Lewis Russell

September 5, 2007

I did not know Curt but became friends with his twin brother Kent through playing baseball. From having twins of my own I know a special relationship exists between them, and I know Curt's presence will be deeply missed by Kent. Curt must have been quite a guy and it is my loss for not knowing him. May God bless Kent, Joan and the Weisenstein family in their time of loss.

Patty Swearengin-Donovan

September 4, 2007

To Kent, Joan and the whole Weisenstein Family...Thank-you for sharing Curt with us all these many years...How he made us smile!!! He is such a kind, gentle soul and I know he's in Heaven with my Justin, and they'll be watching over all of us...with much love...and Belleville--will never be the same again...

Donna Schaefer

September 4, 2007

DEAR WEISENSTEIN FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GROWING UP WITH RICK & DEBBIE, CURT WAS OFTEN AT THEIR HOUSE AND I WAS LUCKY TO GET TO KNOW HIM. HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY.

Phil Allen

September 4, 2007

To all of Curt's Family and close friends... I am happy to have known such a wonderful man. My first job at the Lincoln Theater was the first time I had met Curt, and he has been in my pryers and thoughts ever since. Though that was a long time ago, I have fond memories of himm dancing in the streets at all of our festivals and walking up and down Main St. every day.... Just seeing him brought a smile to my face... He will be sadly missed by all that ever knew him. God Bless.

Beth Manville

September 4, 2007

My uncle, Curt, tried to teach me many small lessons through my life as he would "stroke my back like I was a golden retriever", (I love that analogy, Michelle!) but the greatest lesson I learned from Curt was this weekend. The art of human kindness is thriving in Belleville. The outpouring of care, concern, and Curt stories by friends and family took us from tears to laughter and back again.
The two angels and dear friends that transported Curt to his next life taught me so much about unconditional friendship.
The definition of family was intensified as I observed so many selfless acts in caring for someone very ill.
I'll always hear Curt's voice in the chiming of his clock as it rings throughout his beautiful city - Belleville.

bob

September 4, 2007

I met curt in the bank of america numerous times.He was always a friendly person with all the girls in the bank. I am sure like everyone else he will be truely missed.

Stan Sirtak

September 4, 2007

I agree Belleville has lost an ICON. Curt Weisenstein was known by all of us Bellevillians as simply "Curt." He was written about in our newspaper he was easily spotted on Main Street any given day. I've known him my entire life he was always on main street and always talking to someone. I'll miss him each time I'm downtown but never forget him. God bless the Weisenstein family you have a crowned jewel walking main street in Heaven.

Andy and Kathy Bridgeman

September 4, 2007

Isn't it amazing how much impact a simple but kind person can have on a community? Curt didn't have all the tools that most of us are blessed with but still found a way to make our lives brighter. We'll miss you very much Curt. May God bless you abundantly!!

Beth Miller

September 4, 2007

Curt is truly an icon of Belleville. He is missed already. My prayers to his family.

September 4, 2007

A light went out in Belleville, but heaven must be SO much brighter.

Curt & Kim Hobbs

September 4, 2007

My husband Curt and I are very saddened by your lost. Curt will be very much missed in Belleville. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Terri Haider

September 4, 2007

Dear Weisenstein Family,

I will truly miss Curt! He never knew a stranger -- and always made the most out of life. We could always count on him leading the dance at the festivals. I'll always remember him coming into Ben's Antiques to check on our clocks. He was truly a special person. May God provide you comfort.

Ernie Snodgrass

September 4, 2007

I never met Curt, but his brother Kent told me many times about his wonderful brother and how lucky he was to have such a great person to be around. I have a brother who is a teaher that I am very proud of. Wouldn't it be nice if everybody we think of brought a smile to our face.

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