Curtis S Grogan, 73, of Kansas City Missouri, passed away at home on May 8 after a long battle recovering from major heart surgery. A celebration of life will be held on Friday May 16 at McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home 11924 E 47th St, KCMO. Visitation at 10:00. Service at 12:00. Burial will be at Mt Olivet Catholic Cemetery 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64138, Following the graveside service, Curt’s family would like to invite everyone to share dinner & stories at the IAFF Local 42 Union Hall 6320 Manchester Ave, KCMO.
Curt is preceded in death by his father, William S. Grogan; mother, Docia Curtis Grogan; son, Joseph Allen Wisniewski; and niece, Clarissa Knatcher.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Jo, of the home; daughter, Tammy Robinson, California; & sister, Clara Looman, Texas. Also, grandson, Curtis M Morrison (Elizabeth), St. Louis; grandson, Brandon Morrison, Independence; grandson, Joseph Tucker Schell (Sarah), Arizona; grandson, Jacob Schell, Kansas; and granddaughter, Jerika Sue Ann Wisniewski, Florida. Great grandson, Curtis M Morrison, Jr. (Sage), Kansas City; great granddaughter, Alexis “Girl” Morrison (Lucas); and great grandson, Jayce “Herman” Bryson, Kansas City.
Additionally Curt is survived by his nephews Billy Looman (David), Texas; Jackie Looman (Rhonda), Texas; niece, Vickie Lynn Tucker, Texas; and great nieces Peggy Sue (Stephen) & Docia Ann (Phillip), Texas.
Curt Grogan was a proud Fireman. He retired as a Fire Apparatus Operator (a fancy way of saying he drove the fire truck) from the Kansas City Missouri Fire Department in 2012 after 35 years of service. He is the recipient of the KCFD Medal of Valor.
Curt was a proud husband. He married the love of his life, Sally Jo, on April 29, 1982 and they recently celebrated 43 years together. Theirs was a true partnership, filled with love, devotion, joy and laugher.
Curt was a proud father and grandfather. Affectionately known as Buddy, he filled their lives with stability, helping hands and a loving heart.
Curt Grogan was a proud racecar driver. As if fighting fires was not dangerous enough, with Sally, Craig & Randy as his left-handed crew, Curt built and raced sprint cars.
Curt was a fierce friend. From his East High School Classmates to his brothers on the job, Curt was your friend for life. And if he gave you a nickname, then beat you over the head with it, you knew he loved you.
Curt was sometimes outrageous, often infuriating and always entertaining.
He will be missed.
