MADISON - It is with great sadness that the family of Curtis E. “Curt” McCann, age 73, announces his sudden passing Monday, November 10, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 11, 1952, in Madison, the son of Jerome McCann and Rachel (Wild) McCann Strang.

Curt graduated from La Follette in 1970. He married Debbie Schroeder on June 20, 1987, at Monona Lutheran Church in Madison.

He was an avid sports fan and participant. As a fan, he loved cheering for the Green Bay Packers, the Wisconsin Badgers and the Milwaukee Brewers. Curt played hockey and fast pitch softball for many years. More recently, he played weekly Saturday golf games with his brother, Rick, brother-in-law, John, and dear friend, Jon Mork.

Curtis is survived by his wife, Debbie; mother, Rachel; siblings, Jerri (Bill) Hughes, Rick McCann, Sandy (John) Schwenn, Renae (Randy) Balwahn, Shelly (Zeke) Dupee; father-in-law, Ron Schroeder; brother-in-law, Dave (Denise) Schroeder; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerome McCann; stepfather, Milt Strang; nephew, Jacob Schwenn; mother-in-law, Lu Schroeder; grandparents; and aunts and uncles.

Curtis was a cornea tissue donor to the Wisconsin Lions Eye Bank in Madison.

A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday November 22, 2025. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. The family would like to thank the many people who provided love and support to Curt and his family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Curtis Edward McCann

June 11, 1952 - November 10, 2025

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