Jeffrey was born the son of Floyd and Eleanor (Elleman) Curtis in Flint, Michigan on August 5, 1960. A graduate of Rochester Adams High School, class of 1978, he attended General Motors Institute before working with Curtis Family Carpentry (FL). He later returned to lead the family business, Electro Plating Industries (MI) and became an industry leader, President of the Metal Finishers Association.
Sportsman, Athlete, Hunter and Fisherman, Jeff was the prototypical Michigan Man, eager for four-seasons of adventure. He was an active member of the Lake Orion Boat Club and was for many years a Great Oaks Country Club golf champion. When Jeff put his mind to a thing, it was done and done well. Energetic and devoted, Jeff loved his large family and many friends, and they loved him in return.
Jeffrey married Michelle Schlaud (1996, div. 2007) with whom he raised a family. Jeffrey is survived by his children Ciera (Michael) Jason, Jared (Audrey) Curtis, and Jordan (Daniel) Rietz; grandchildren Ava Jason, Lukus Rietz, and Amelia Rietz; siblings Michael Curtis, Matthew (Kim) Curtis, and Stacie (Van) McWilliams. Jeffrey was predeceased by his parents and his sister Tammie Curtis.
Visitation will be on Friday December 20, 2024, from 2:30-9:00pm at Pixley Funeral Home in Rochester, Michigan. The funeral Mass will be held on Saturday December 21, 2024, at 11am (10:30am instate) at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion, Michigan. Burial will follow at Guardian Angel Cemetery in Oakland Township, Michigan.
