Robert F. Curts, 71, of 06874 Cloverleaf Road, New Knoxville, Ohio, died 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at the Valley Nursing Home in Saint Marys following an extended illness.

He was born August 20, 1938, in Saint Marys, the son of Alfred and Pearl (Burden) Curts.

He married Sandra Elshoff on September 26, 1959; she survives at the residence.

He is also survived by his two daughters: Debra (Clay) Rodeheffer of New Knoxville; Annette (Barton) Shuster of Kettlersville; by six grandchildren: Luke Rodeheffer; Betsy Rodeheffer; Heidi Shuster; Ryan Shuster; Tyler (Hillary) Shuster; Ben Shuster; by a brother, Edward Curts of Celina.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Bob was a 1956 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School.

He enjoyed walking and riding bicycles, working on his motorcycle and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville.

He retired from the Hoge Brush Company in New Knoxville.

Funeral rites will be held 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville, the Reverend David Williams, officiant. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Monday, January 4, 2010, in the Heritage Room of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville, where memorial donations may be directed to the Radio Broadcast Fund of the Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home in New Knoxville.

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