Curtis Wilson

Curtis R. Wilson, 62, of Union, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Services for Curtis will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Condolences may be directed to www.mitchellfh.com or 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Curtis and his family. Born February 20, 1959 in Marshalltown, he was one of five children born to Clifford and Maxine (Buss) Wilson. He grew up in the Marshalltown area and graduated from BCLUW in 1977. Curtis and Julie Wagner were blessed with two children from their union. He was a self-employed “Jack of all trades,” including carpentry, maintenance, delivery and time as a locksmith. In his free time, he enjoyed anything outdoors: fishing, hunting and morel mushroom hunting. Curtis loved to travel, especially on his fishing trips to Minnesota and Wisconsin. He was passionate about environmental causes and natural history. Though he sometimes could be a “grumpy Gus,” he was incredibly kind-hearted and empathetic. He showed his heart in the little things and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved children and animals, especially enjoying his time spent with his grandkids. He was also a member of Journey Church in Marshalltown. Those left to cherish his memory are his children: Sami Montgomery (Kyle Felkner) and Caleb (Jessica) Wilson; grandchildren: Keaton and Jade; his significant other, Lori Halverson; siblings: Connie (Bob) Yates and Scott (DeanNa) Wilson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Nancy Kirkdoffer and Denise Yantis.