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Curt Flater Obituary

Flater, Curt Flater, Curt A. aged 78 passed away peacefully on June 22, 2018 after a brave battle with melanoma. He was the beloved husband of Fran, dear father of Craig (Evelyn Leon) and Monty and proud Papa of Jack and Sydney Flater. He is fondly survived by many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews in Ireland. Curt grew up in Dryden, raised his two boys in Rochester and settled in Lake Orion where he had wonderful friends and played many rounds of golf at Paint Creek C.C. which he loved. Curt was also a devoted Detroit Lions fan. He had season tickets for more than 40 years and went to every game mostly with his son Craig and was often heard saying "This year will be their year" He retired in 1996 and spent the wintertime in South Carolina with Fran where he made wonderful friends and played many more rounds of golf. However, the greatest joy in his life was his grandson Jack and granddaughter Sydney whom he adored and spent countless hours with, babysitting, picking them up from school, teaching them golf and generally just loving them. Memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2018 – 3 to 8 p.m. at Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell Rd., Orion. A celebration of Curt's life will be held Sunday July 1st 2pm at the Paint Creek Country Club, 2375 Stanton Rd, Lake Orion. In lieu of flowers, suggested memorials to St. Jude's or Beaumont Hospice. www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Tampa Bay Times from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26, 2018.

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Stanley , Dawn ,Fluff Czaikowski

June 19, 2019

There is one thing you will NEVER be forgotten.

Arlene Daley

May 25, 2019

Dear Fran and all of Curts family. Recently seeing old friends of Curts from Dryden High School we were all saddened when we learned of Curts passing. Our cherished memories of your husband Curt who was a very well liked individual, and a good athlete all thru high school. Several of us had the opportunity to see Curt a few years back when he stopped in to connect up with old friends at a school reunion. His obituary said it all. How he loved and enjoyed his family. Praying for strength and comnfort for all Curts family. Sincerely Arlene Daley and several friends from Dryden High School.

Stanley /Dawn Czaikowski ( FLUFF )

July 3, 2018

RIP OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

WHITNEY Baker

June 28, 2018

Hi Fran,

This is Whitney ( Curt Turner's Daughter). I want to let you know that I am praying for you during this sad and difficult time. I remember hearing many many stories about Curt, as well as you..growing up.

Thank you for being great Co-workers with my Dad,and for keeping in touch after years of retirement.

I am sure i met both of you when i was little. :)

Thinking of you and praying for you.

Sincerely,


Whitney ( TURNER) Baker

Jim and Carole Muncie

June 26, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.....we will miss his great smile!

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Modetz Funeral Home - Silverbell Chapel

100 East Silverbell Road, Orion, MI 48360

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Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Paint Creek Country Club

2375 Stanton Rd, Lake Orion, MI

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100 East Silverbell Road, Orion, MI 48360

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