of Mountain Home, AR
August 19, 1923 - July 19, 2015
Richard S. ''Dick'' Curtsinger, age 91 years and eleven months old, of Mountain Home passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Baxter Regional Medical Center.He was born August 19, 1923 in Grandfield, Oklahoma to William H. Curtsinger and Edna May Hagger Curtsinger. He married Arita Mista in 1985.
Dick was a WWII Army veteran and served under General Patton He was a captured by the Germans in Italy and spent 13 months in a POW camp. After his Army service, he was employed by Bechtal Incorporated . He traveled the world as a Chief Welding Inspector building power houses. He was a Mason, a Shriner and a member of the VFW.
He is survived by his wife Arita ''Annie'' Curtsinger of Mountain Home; 2 daughters, Kathy Curtsinger of Sacramento, California and Jimmie Ann Curtsinger of Texas; a granddaughter, Michelle Starke; 2 great grandchildren: Brandon Starke and Dehana Starke.
Visitation will be from 10 AM until 2 PM Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Roller Funeral Home. A Masonic service will follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Military honors will follow the Masonic service. A private interment will be held at Baxter Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Peace.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabled American Veterans.
Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home.
Dearest Annie
Dick was the best......always funny, always kind. The most wonderful friend a person could have.. We will never forget the good times with you and Dick..We have great great memories. And we are so blessed to have known Dick.......We love you so much.. And we miss Dick so bad. .Sorry we could not come and be with you . know that you are in our heart always.Love, Tom, Jane, Chance, Nash and Mac.
Annie, so sorry to hear Dick's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Virgie Manfred
We are so sorry for your loss,Praying for you all ..
To my wonderful father i love u daddy and i will miss u terribly i thank you for all u have done and the lessons in life you taught me. I say bye for now papa til i see u again.
Annie Sending our Prayer Let go the hurts and pain let God bring peace into your life loss
Annie, so sorry to hear of Dick's passing> I met him and you, and your mom at Dr. Abraham's office. I used to work for Dr. Abraham. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. May God give you his comfort and peace, now & always.- Karen Francis
Annie I am sorry for your loss, I will miss him calling me cascade ,lol. If you need me for anything you call me
So sorry for loss. Dick was a very special fellow.
So sorry for your loss Annie, my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Annie, I am so very sorry for your loss. I'm here if you need me for anything. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Becky
Annie, we are going to miss him too, what an amazing person and what a remarkable life, we feel so lucky that we got to know him.
sorry for your loss, take care,
joan
Annie, so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers.