Curtis Winfield Blackdeer
August 27, 1940 - August 09, 2019
Obituary
MCFARLAND - Curtis “Grey Wolf” Blackdeer, age 78, of McFarland, passed away on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. He was born on Aug. 27, 1940, in Neillsville, the son of Earl and Eva (Little Bear) Blackdeer. Curtis graduated from Black River Falls in 1958 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1964. He married Karen Hanson on April 23, 1965.
Curtis enjoyed cooking, golfing and was a bowler for many years. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and going to their sporting events.
Curtis is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Daniel (Ann) Blackdeer and Denise (Joseph) Wagner; grandchildren, Emma and Beau Blackdeer, and Samual, Elaina and Theodore Wagner; brothers, Earl (Bernice) Blackdeer and Stanley (Diane) Blackdeer; sisters, Ruth Peunt, Veronica (Dave) Espinoza, Sophie Paremski and Christina Blackdeer; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William Blackdeer; and sisters, Joanne Klute, Patricia Blackdeer.
A memorial service will be held at LAKE EDGE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4032 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, with the Rev. Mae Jean Zelle presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Lake Edge Lutheran Church or a Veteran's organization of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Wed Aug 14, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Lake Edge Lutheran Church (Monona) • 4032 Monona Drive, Monona, WI
Memorial Service
Wed Aug 14, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Lake Edge Lutheran Church (Monona) • 4032 Monona Drive, Monona, WI
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Memories
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Connie Aldworth
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The extended family of Phyllis Aldworth extends their deepest sympathy and condolances. Rest in peace Curtis. God speed to your next life.
MB
Merl Banks
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Karen and family, I am so sorry to hear about Curt's passing. I used to bowl with him at Badger Bowl. He was always so friendly and always had a kind word and funny story to share.
Merl Banks
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Amy Bohling
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Karen and family. I have many happy memories of running into Curt over the years. Such a special person will definitely be missed by all.
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Kathy Kelm
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Karen, Dan and Denise and extended family.
I am SO very sorry to hear about Curt and I did not find out until late. On behalf of our entire family, please accept of deepest sympathies and prayers. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Curt had quite the sense of humor and such a great laugh-it was always fun to catch up with him!!
hugs to you all!
Kathy (Jacobson) Kelm