Curtis Loren Waage

Curtis Loren Waage was born on September 13, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa to Loren and Betty Jean Anderson Waage. The family lived in Albert Lea for a short time then moved to Ellendale where Curtis grew up and attended school. He served in the Army in the early 1960's. On September 11, 1964 Curtis was united in marriage to Judith Mrotz at the First Lutheran Church in Ellendale. Curtis worked at Wilson's and farmed until his retirement in 1988. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Ellendale. Curtis loved watching sports, especially the Twins and Vikings. He enjoyed taking care of his lawn and in his retirement, he enjoyed helping his brother and nephew farm. Curtis especially loved the time spent with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Judy of Geneva, children, Jeff Waage of Owatonna, and Jolene Tim Sorenson of Geneva; grandchildren Paige Sorenson, Tyler Sorenson, and Madysen Waage; father, Loren Bud Waage of Ellendale; brother, Dale Jani Waage of Ellendale; sisters, Gretta Lageson of Ellendale, Mary Vernie Busho of Nisswa, Linda Danny Wagner of New Richland, and Cynthia Chuck Crabtree of Ellendale; many nieces and nephews. Curtis was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Waage of Ellendale; and brother, Mike Waage of Tucson, AZ.