Reid H Curtis Obituary (1925

Memorial Services will be held at 10:00a.m., Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the Milford High School Auditorium. Register book available for signing, Thursday, 9 to 4:00 p.m., Friday, 9 to 4 p.m. Interment is at Blue Mound Cemetery, Milford, with military services. Memorials will be used to support a scholarship for the Southeast Community College, Milford Campus, Electrical and Electromechanical Technology program. Food and fellowship will follow the service at the Milford High School cafeteria. Reid Hall Curtis of Milford, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014, at the Sunrise Country Manor at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 27 days. He was born on December 11, 1925, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to John Huss and Elvira Uleica (Matson) Curtis, the youngest of three children. He graduated in 1942 from Evanston High School in Evanston, IL. The following year, he joined the Army and participated in duties related to signal, radio, and relay assignments. He was trained during World War II and actively served during the Korean Conflict. Decoration and citations include the Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, and two Overseas Service Bars. In 1952, he was honorably discharged at the rank of Master Sergeant. While in the military service, he met Ruth Jesse Davies. The two married in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 28th, 1949. To this union three boys were born, Reid D., David G. and Timothy W. Reid's post military career began as an engineer with the Motorola Corporation in Chicago, Illinois, which later transitioned to a spectrophotometry position with the Coleman Instruments Company. A few years later, he found his home in Milford, Nebraska as an instructor of electrical and electromechanical technologies at Southeast Community College. He took great pride in preparing students for these industrial careers for 19 years. He retired from formal instruction in 1990. Whether it was house renovations, gardening, or just being outdoors, Reid found joy in his hands-on projects. He was especially known for his geraniums. One of his favorite activities was walking his dog, Fuzzy Fred, around the neighborhood and meeting and greeting everyone along the way. He spent his final years at Sunrise Country Manor, and greatly appreciated the camaraderie with staff, friends, and all who stopped by. Reid will be remembered as a man who learned anything about everything and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others. Reid's survivors include sons & daughters-in-law, Reid Dow & Susan Curtis, Lincoln, NE; David & Ildiko Curtis, Lampasas, TX; Timothy & Kathleen Curtis, Milford; seven grandchildren, Jonathan Curtis, Richardson, TX; Elizabeth Curtis, Austin, TX; Joshua Curtis, Round Rock, TX; Evan Curtis, Lincoln, NE; Cori & Karise (Carrillo) Curtis, Albany, NY; Jordan Curtis; Norfolk, NE; Rikki Lee Jump, Austin, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth 2002, sister, Jane Sanders; brother, Jack E. Curtis, daughter-in-law; Sharon Curtis.