Curtis Charles Coyle, age 87, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2018. Loving husband of 55 years to Karen Coyle, nee Hibbard; Beloved father to Katherine (Larry) Coyle, Nancy (Andrew) Fielding, and Andrew Coyle; Cherished papa to William, Ian, Audrey, and Grace “Erin”; Fond brother-in-law of Robert and Christine Hibbard; Dear uncle to Lauren Hibbard and Allison (Brian) Whalen. Curtis was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle Coyle. Curtis devoted his life to teaching and mentoring youth. He touched many lives during his 36 years as a Chicago Public School teacher, mostly at Shoop Elementary. He also served as a Boy Scout leader and later on staff at Owasippe Scout Reservation. A music lover, he played trumpet and sang in choirs. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and will be deeply missed. Visitation will take place on Friday, 9/21, from 4-8 PM at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Funeral service to take place on Saturday, 9/22, at 11 AM, also at the Funeral Home. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to, Chicago Retired Teachers Aid Fund, www.crtaf.org or, Chicago Hopes For Kids, www.chicagohopesforkids.org
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