Richard Curtis
Richard Curtis, 61, of Newton
died Jan. 3, 2009, at his residence. He was born Aug. 22, 1947, in Chicago to
Myrle and Evelyn (Barr) Curtis. The family moved to Topeka, where Richard
attended and graduated from Topeka High School. He served in the U.S. Navy and
the Kansas Army National Guard and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a long-term
employee of Lear Jet/Bombardier Air Craft industry from which he retired. He
recently was employed by the Rail Crew Express. He enjoyed riding his Goldwing
motorcycle and, in his travels, visited almost all 50 states.
He always was intrigued with
railroad trains and aircraft and had several models of them. He loved his
daughters and enjoyed his grandchildren.
Survivors include daughters,
Amy Curtis of Newton, and Tasha and Mike Berwert of Topeka; and six
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by
his parents; and a brother, Don Curtis.
Visitation will be from 1 to
9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
There will be a gathering of
remembrance with family present from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Petersen Funeral
Home in Newton.
Burial will be in the
McPherson County Cemetery in McPherson at a later date.
