IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Frances
Curtis
February 22, 1945 – April 15, 2024
Obituary
Frances Terese "Teri" Curtis went to be with her LORD on April 15, 2024. She was born in Denver, CO. to Ellis James and Mary Magdalene (McDaniel) Purdy on February 22, 1945; she was a Thursday's child. Just a few months later, her father was killed in WWII- he never got to see his daughter.
She lived in several western states as a child and moved to Denver when she was 13. After high school, she moved back to the Kremmling-Dillion area. She worked at the local café and the US Forest Service, and during this time she met Jack Curtis. They married and lived in Kremmling for a short time, then moved briefly to the Denver/ Brighton area. In May 1965, they moved to Oshkosh, WI, where Teri worked for the Social Security Department in Oshkosh setting up accounts for the new Medicare program. After this she worked for the CMSTP&P Railroad (Milwaukee Road) until the station closed in 1969. Then from July 1969 until the end of 2001, she held several positions with Pluswood International Paper. Teri's transportation and sales experience with International Paper allowed her to travel to many places across the United States. After retirement in 2001, she moved full time to Tigerton, where Jack had already retired. In 2002, she changed careers, working for M & I Bank in Clintonville, then First National Bank in Tigerton and Bowler. She retired in 2016.
Teri loved the Lord Jesus and seldom missed her morning devotions. She studied the Bible diligently; FAITH was her mainstay. She was involved in all areas of her Church activities such as Secretary work, teaching and Altar Server over the years her children were in school; she was involved in their education and sports functions as well as serving on the PTO and PTA and sports booster clubs. She was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #239 and served in various capacities. Over the years Teri was a member of several book clubs including the Tigerton Old Village Hall Book Club. Thanks to a good friend, she was learning bridge and card games.
God's Great Outdoors was her living room. She was an avid deer and turkey hunter, but all types of fishing was probably her favorite sport. She looked forward to fishing trips every year. In winter, she and Jack looked forward to Snowmobiling and often rode over 3,000 miles a winter. Dogs were also always part of the family and Teri had special bonds with "Boomer," "Bon Bon," and "Izzy."
Teri is survived by her children, Joy Sheppard, Ray (Sheryl) Curtis, Marc (Lisa) Curtis and Veronica (Elton) Hill. There are 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Teri is also survived by 5 brothers, Joe (Sue) Hanson, John Ball, Jim (Susan) Ball, Steve Ball and Robert (Saley) Ball; and 1 sister, Catherine Ball; also survived by 2 brothers-in-law; 3 sisters-in-law; along with many other relatives and friends.
Teri was preceded in death by Jack in December of 2015.
There will be a memorial service on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Grace Lutheran Church, 720 Jackson Ave, Omro, WI 54963. Visitation will start at 1:00pm to 2:00pm, with service to follow. Her ashes will be interred at Union Cemetery-Tigerton.
She lived in several western states as a child and moved to Denver when she was 13. After high school, she moved back to the Kremmling-Dillion area. She worked at the local café and the US Forest Service, and during this time she met Jack Curtis. They married and lived in Kremmling for a short time, then moved briefly to the Denver/ Brighton area. In May 1965, they moved to Oshkosh, WI, where Teri worked for the Social Security Department in Oshkosh setting up accounts for the new Medicare program. After this she worked for the CMSTP&P Railroad (Milwaukee Road) until the station closed in 1969. Then from July 1969 until the end of 2001, she held several positions with Pluswood International Paper. Teri's transportation and sales experience with International Paper allowed her to travel to many places across the United States. After retirement in 2001, she moved full time to Tigerton, where Jack had already retired. In 2002, she changed careers, working for M & I Bank in Clintonville, then First National Bank in Tigerton and Bowler. She retired in 2016.
Teri loved the Lord Jesus and seldom missed her morning devotions. She studied the Bible diligently; FAITH was her mainstay. She was involved in all areas of her Church activities such as Secretary work, teaching and Altar Server over the years her children were in school; she was involved in their education and sports functions as well as serving on the PTO and PTA and sports booster clubs. She was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #239 and served in various capacities. Over the years Teri was a member of several book clubs including the Tigerton Old Village Hall Book Club. Thanks to a good friend, she was learning bridge and card games.
God's Great Outdoors was her living room. She was an avid deer and turkey hunter, but all types of fishing was probably her favorite sport. She looked forward to fishing trips every year. In winter, she and Jack looked forward to Snowmobiling and often rode over 3,000 miles a winter. Dogs were also always part of the family and Teri had special bonds with "Boomer," "Bon Bon," and "Izzy."
Teri is survived by her children, Joy Sheppard, Ray (Sheryl) Curtis, Marc (Lisa) Curtis and Veronica (Elton) Hill. There are 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Teri is also survived by 5 brothers, Joe (Sue) Hanson, John Ball, Jim (Susan) Ball, Steve Ball and Robert (Saley) Ball; and 1 sister, Catherine Ball; also survived by 2 brothers-in-law; 3 sisters-in-law; along with many other relatives and friends.
Teri was preceded in death by Jack in December of 2015.
There will be a memorial service on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Grace Lutheran Church, 720 Jackson Ave, Omro, WI 54963. Visitation will start at 1:00pm to 2:00pm, with service to follow. Her ashes will be interred at Union Cemetery-Tigerton.
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