GEORGE E. "BIG GEORGE" CURTIS II's Obituary
GEORGE E. "Big George" CURTIS II, 35, of Zeba, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 14, 2013 at his residence. He was born in L'Anse, MI on July 28, 1977 the son of Robert and Gerlinde (Picard) Curtis, Sr. George graduated from L'Anse High School. He married the former Jennifer Lister in L'Anse on July 9, 2009. George was a card dealer at the Ojibwa Casino. He was a member of Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Blessed Kateri Church, and the Baraga County Pool League. George enjoyed playing pool frequenting at the L'Anse VFW, fishing, hunting, watching sports, and being in the woods.
Mr. Curtis is survived by his wife Jennifer, children Jaclyn and Jade both at home, his mother Gerlinde "Karen", brothers R. D. (Helen Jondreau) Curtis of Baraga, Louis Curtis, Sr, of L'Anse, and Lance Curtis of Zeba, sisters Jody Lynn Joki of Baraga, Haven (Clinton Back) Curtis of Zeba, Gerlinde "Ger" Curtis of Baraga. Numerous niece, nephews, and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his father "Big Bob Curtis", Grandpa Louis Picard, and Uncle Louis.
Funeral services for Mr. Curtis were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013 at the Ceremonial Room in the Ojibwa Senior Citizens, Baraga with Father Corey Litzner officiating. A traditional native service followed that was conducted by Paul Halverson. The family greeted friends at the Ceremonial Room on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 starting at 5 p.m. A parish rosary was held at 7 p.m. Interment took place in the Pinery Cemetery.
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