He was born July 3, 1949 in Peoria to Frank and Harriett Curtis. He married Chris Hostetter on Jan 1, 1972 in West Peoria. She survives along with two sons: Curt (Nicole) Curtis of Washington, Corey (Rachel) Curtis of Peoria, four grandchildren: Cole, Dylan, Olivia, Luca, one sister, Suzanne Curtis of California, and his mother-in-law, Dolores Hostetter of Peoria.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Frank Curtis and his father-in-law, Curt Hostetter.
Harry was a United States Army veteran and worked for Caterpillar, Inc. for 36 years retiring in 2009.
He was very active in Cub Scouts from 1987 till the present. During this time he was Cub Master, Assistant Cub Master, and a scout committee member. Harry also enjoyed volunteering and assisting with “Rocking Babies” at the Crittenton Center in Peoria.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
Private burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in West Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the Crittenton Center in Peoria.
You may view Harry’s obituary online at www.davison-fulton.com