Douglas Ray Curtis

Doug was born in Sterling, Colorado on August 25, 1949, to Naomi (Manley) and Everett R. Curtis. He was raised in Fleming, Colorado, and graduated from Fleming High School. He attended and graduated with his master's degree from University of Northern Colorado and then taught at the University for 2 years. He moved to Norfolk, NE, and taught for 35 years at Northeast Community College in Norfolk, He retired to Florida with his wife Judy Curtis.

Doug is survived by his wife, Judy, of 36 years and stepchildren: Shawn (Amy) Wattier, Julie (Brian) Schaecher; grandchildren: Tyler (Brooke) Schaecher, Austin (Haley) Schaecher, Cody (Brooke) Schaecher, Samantha (Jake) Dowler, Colton (Megan) Schaecher, Beau (Andrea) Wattier, Claire Schaecher, Maximillian Wattier, Sidonia Wattier and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, his four brothers and his sister.

A Visitation for Doug will take place from 9:30 - 10:30 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026 inside the Chapel at at Coral Ridge Funeral Home, 950 Chiquita Boulevard S, Cape Coral, Florida 33991, (239) 283-0540. At the conclusion of Visitation, friends and family will travel to St. Katharine Drexel Church, 1922 SW 20th Avenue, Cape Coral, Florida 33991, (239) 283-9501 for the Celebration of a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11:00 AM.

A private family service will be held November 21, 2026, at Stonacek Funeral Home and internment at Prospect Hill Cemetery

Arrangements in Florida have been entrusted to Coral Ridge Funeral Home. Services in Nebraska will be under the direction of Stonacek Funeral Chapel, 1200 North 13th Street, Norfolk, NE 68701, (402) 371-7676.

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