Curtis R. Clemenson

Curtis Romain Clemenson, 79, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at Kavanagh on 56th Street. Curt was born March 18, 1934, in Manly, Iowa, to George and Bergina Clemenson, and was the baby of their 11 children. He was married in 1955 to the love of his life, Emajane Huff, and they had three children. Curt retired from Statewide Petroleum Maintenance Company as Contractor, Owner/Operator.

Curt filled his life with passion and love for family, genealogy, camping, and his church. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sons of Norway, and the Scandinavian Club. Curt was know for his physical strength and the ability to fix anything.

Curt is survived by his children, Curtis R. “Skip” (Evelyn L. Schnoor) Clemenson, Jr., Gina (Bill) Brewer, and Randy (Julie) Clemenson; grandchildren, Clinton R. Clemenson, Megan E. Clemenson, Tiffany (Mickey) Pesek, Stephanie (Ysreal) Moris Peguero, Whitney Brewer, Brittany Byrnes, Fallyn Cook, and Melissa Cook; great-grandson, Samuel Pesek; brother-in-law, Harley Clark; sister-in-law, Donna Clemenson; and over 200 nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janie; siblings, Gladys (Floyd Trettin), Ernest (Ruth), Gunder (Mildred), Orvil (Oleita), Myrtle (Marlin Edwards), Raymond (Florence), Naomi Arlene (Thomas Allen), June (Lawrence Jordan, Jack Archer), Milton and Bonnie (Clark).

The family will receive friends at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, May 20, 2013. There will be a funeral service at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 600 6th Avenue, with luncheon to follow. There will be a joint interment graveside service for Curtis and Janie for family and friends at Glendale Cemetery, following the luncheon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Clemenson Memorial at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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