The Rev Curtis P. Everson
August 06, 1932 - August 23, 2017
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MADISON-The Rev. Curtis P. Everson, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. He was born on Aug. 6, 1932, in Black Earth, the son of Peter and Sophia (Knudtson-Rettenmund) Everson. Curtis graduated from Black Earth High School in 1950, as Valedictorian and Class President. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served from 1950-1954. Curtis continued his studies at St. Olaf College, in Northfield, Minn., where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the St. Olaf Choir and graduated in 1958. In 1962, he graduated from Luther Seminary in St. Paul and later continued his graduate study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Curtis served Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Warren, Ohio as Associate and Senior Pastor from 1962-1967 and as Pastor of West Middleton Lutheran Church in Middleton from 1967-1997 when he joined Bethel Lutheran Church as a part-time Associate Pastor until 2015. Pastor Everson is survived by one brother, James (LaVonne) Everson; sister-in-law, Lucille Rettenmund; nephew, Earl (Rosie) Rettenmund all of Black Earth; dear friends, George and Becky Bauman of Madison; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Russell (Ruth), William (Agnes) Marvin (Karen), Arthur and Ray (Eleanor) Rettenmund; and sister, Sadie (Marvin) Barsness. Memorial services will be held at WEST MIDDLETON LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3763 Pioneer Rd., Verona, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, with fellowship and refreshments to follow. Private burial will be at Union Cemetery, Mount Horeb. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted to Bethel Lutheran Church or West Middleton Lutheran Church. Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care 2950 Chapel Valley Road (608)442-5002
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mary L. savall
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My xympathays to his family. What a wonderful friend. Mary Savall
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Jamie
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Pastor Everson~my first Church Leader and Teacher of God... Rest in Peace, Jamie Schultz~Mt. Horeb
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Colisa Onderbeke
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Sorry for the loss of Pastor Everson...I grew up listening to his inspirational messages. He was great at making jokes and having fun while learning about God. Everyone who touched his life were blessed. Praying he is at peacs. Heartfelt sympathy....Colisa Onderbeke
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AnnieB
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Please accept my condolence. I know this is a very difficult time, but, your family and friends are here to provide you with comfort and support that you need in the coming days ahead. May you also draw comfort to in knowing to that our creator has lovingly provided through his son and his word a hope for our dead love ones. Please take a moment to read Jesus words at John 5:28, 29 regarding the resurrection hope.
CJ
Craig Jolly
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Rest in peace, my friend. Thank you for the many laughs, wonderful times spent together but most of all, thank you for your friendship. We were blessed to have you in our lives. I know one day you, Michelle and I will once again share a piece of Pineapple Upside Cake. Cheers to a life well lived. God bless you.
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Andy Posselt
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I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I first came to Bethel in 2006, which is when I meet Pastor Everson. I remember him walking from table to table in the church, talking with people. He always made it point to talk to new people, like myself, and welcome them and make them feel at home. He was a large reason I became a regular at Bethel. In 2008, my wife and I were honored to have him preside over our wedding. He was always extremely kind hearted and helpful to those in need. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family.