Charles "Chuck" W. Curtis

Mr. Curtis served in the United States Marines as a PFC Crew Chief on aircraft carriers during the Korean War.

Charles was a very hard worker. He started Carpet Market of Belleville, Inc. and operated it for 53 years. Charles was known for his hard work ethic. He was always working on a project and was a developer of commercial property.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Chuck was always a dependable man. He was always available and would help family and friends during difficult times, never expect anything in return. He was truly a good guy to many.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Fudge and Margaret Chilton; and sister, June Nagel Kosarek.

Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Mary Curtis, nee Yeske; children, Brad Curtis, Sr., Thomas Curtis, and Lisa Curtis; grandchildren, Lauren Curtis, Brad Curtis, Jr., and Jennifer Curtis; great grandchildren, Alexandra Curtis and Ashton Brede; and brothers, George Barron and William Bonewitz.

The Curtis family would like to extend their appreciation to the entire staff at TIP Hospice for the support and care provided.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or TIP Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed online to www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com

Visitation: Friends may call Friday, December 9, 2011 from 4 to 8 p.m., at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, 3412 Frank Scot Parkway West, Belleville, Ill. and from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.

Funeral Service: Funeral services will be held 12 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, with interment following services at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Ill.

Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.