Wesley Everett Curtis

Memorial services for Wesley “Wes” Everett Curtis, 84, of Norfolk, will be 10:30, Monday, June 21, 2021, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Reverend Lee Weander will officiate. Inurnment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the US Marine Corps Honor Guard, American Legion Post 16 and VFW Post 1644. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.

After a short illness and surrounded by family in his home, Wes peacefully went to be with His Heavenly Father.

Wes was born on August 5, 1936, in North Canaan, CT, the son of Laura and Orvil Curtis. He attended Housatonic Valley School. From 1953 to 1956, he was a member of the United States Marine Corps and a veteran of the Korean War.  

On October 29, 1961, Wes married Mary Louise Luebcke, in O’Neill, NE.

Wes joined Vulcraft in 1968 and retired after 28 years of service.  After retirement, he stayed busy driving a charter bus and visiting various places in their RV. He enjoyed traveling, fishing and being around his family.

Wes is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; daughters: Sheila Ferrazzi (John, Sr.) of Waterbury, CT, and Deborah McGuire of Hendersonville, TN; son, David Curtis, Sr. (Amy) of Hardy, VA; nine grandchildren: John Ferrazzi, Jr., Nicole Ferrazzi, Joseph Ferrazzi, Michael McClary, Michele McGuire-Dunn, David Curtis, Jr., Jennifer Curtis, Austin Smith, Ashley Smith; nine great-grandchildren; four sisters; two brothers; many nieces and nephews.

Wes was preceded in death by his parents; son, Wesley E. Curtis, Jr; two sisters and five brothers.

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