Verna Bernice Curtis age 87 of Evansdale formerly of Fairbank passed away on August 10, 2015 at Ravenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Waterloo of natural causes. She was born February 3, 1928 in Fairbank the daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Niebuhr) Wierck. Verna attended and graduated from Fairbank High School while in High School she enjoyed playing basketball and picked up the nickname “Shorty” even though she was anything but short. She worked as a seamstress at both Hinson Manufacturing and Powers Manufacturing both in Waterloo, she was on the Allen Auxillary for 25 years where she also served a term as president. Verna married Jack Curtis on June 19, 1949 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fairbank and together they raised five children.
Survived by; her husband, three sons; Pete (Luci) Curtis, Mike Curtis and Chris (Jenni) Curtis all of Evansdale, two daughters; Susan Curtis (Larry Oberheu) of Waterloo and Meladee (Sheldon) Rokusek of Elk Run Heights, four grandchildren; Stephanie Woodley, Sunshine Huisman, Brady Rokusek and Kayla Curtis along with two great-grandchildren; Kylie and Madison Huisman.
Preceded by; her parents, six sisters; Evelyn Polege, Dorthea Johnson, Mildred Hunemuller, Helen Johnston, Marie Balien and Wilda Beck, three brothers; Dale, Henry and Norbert Wierck.
Services: 10:30 am Friday, August 14, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fairbank.
Visitation: 4:00-7:00 pm Thursday, August 13 at the funeral home and for one hour before services Friday at the church.
Burial: Fairbank Cemetery, Fairbank, IA
Memorials: may be directed to the family.
Condolences for Verna B. Curtis
Dear Pete, Luci and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Ed and Sandy Shekleton
Jack,
So sorry to hear of Verna ‘ s passing . I am her cousin. My
dad was William Wierck. He was Pete ‘ s brother.
Louise Wierck Frieden
Jack
Just happened to see Verna’s Obit while searching the Woods Funeral Home.
(I’m Mud and Vera’s daughter) When Verna was in high school, she used to come up to the apartment above the hardware store, especially when Evelyn Bradley lived with us. They were “babysitting” me, but mostly looking out the windows down to main street to see who was in town.
I recall how Verna would swoon over you. So happy that you had a long life together and raised such a nice family. I always loved her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
deanie