CURTIS ELTON HUFF JR.

CURTIS ELTON HUFF, JR.  
A mentor to many, Curt spent his life helping others. A natural at diplomacy and bringing people together, he was able to straddle ideological, political, and national barriers and build global alliances and networks of people helping people. After receiving his PhD in Political Science from Michigan State University, Curt and wife Jane, started a family and eventually moved to Nigeria in the early 1970's to work as college professors, adventurers and discover what life had to offer. Upon returning home, Curt spent 35 years at the US Department of State working in African affairs and spent much time travelling to and living in African countries. He worked with Rotary in Bethesda, MD, and Unity Center Church in Washington, DC to generate resources and help for his projects in Africa. His likeable, motivational character combined with his professional credentials and capabilities gave him great success in bettering the lives of people in need. Mostly through education, training, and guidance, he helped many overcome poverty to achieve independence, higher education, and even business ownership. The network of philanthropy he created will no doubt continue to grow and flourish.Curtis Elton Huff Jr passed away peacefully at home on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 after a several year struggle with Parkinson's. Curtis, born in Mishawaka Indiana, was the son of C. Elton and Miriam Huff. He graduated from Mishawaka High School, obtained his bachelor's degree from Antioch College in Yellow Springs Ohio and his PhD from Michigan State University. Curtis was preceded in death by Dr. Jane Netting Huff, his wife of 55 Years. Curtis is survived by his sister, Lou Ann Huff Dixon of Denver CO, his two children Anthony Huff (Dawn) of Palisade, CO, Lucy Huff (Scott Metz) of Kensington, MD and 5 grandchildren, Collin Fossett, Lauren Fossett, Cooper Christian, Rigel Huff, and Genessee Huff.A celebration of Curt's life will be held at Unity Center Church, Washington DC on August 1, 2021.