Curtis E. Reyerson

Curtis Elmer Reyerson was born May 4, 1927, to Henry C. and Palma E. Bendickson Reyerson in Hartland Township, Worth County, IA. He grew up in Iowa and farmed with his father before serving in the United States Army from 1945 - 1947. After his discharge, Curtis purchased a dump truck and hauled asphalt. On January 1, 1958, he was united in marriage to Maxine O. Christenson in Clark County, Nevada. Curtis married Sharon A. Cafourek November 19, 1973, in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. He was a member of the Northwood VFW and Silver Lake Lutheran Church. Curtis enjoyed working in his shop, driving his trucks, working outdoors, and dancing - he had taken "Arthur Murray" dance classes. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his children: Bob Diaz of Georgia, Lucy Jeff Paulson of Albert Lea, Daniel Jodi Reyerson of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Ronald Reyerson and his significant other, Denise Jacobson of Albert Lea, Kim David Kilian of Waseca, Donald Susan Reyerson of Atlantic, Iowa, Chris Marie Reyerson of Grand Rapids, and Angela Kristian Omicioli of Providence, Rhode Island; 23 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brothers: Hank, Bob, Dean, and Duane; sisters, Pearl and Jane; and many nieces and nephews. Curtis was preceded in death by his parents; daughters: Vickie, Rebecca, and Mary Lou; brothers: Herb, LeRoy, and Judean; and sisters, Margie and Lorraine.