Obit: Benrud, Curtis D. (1955 - 2017)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Benrud, Groenwoldt, Sixberry

----Source: The Sentinel and Rural News (Owen, WI) 1/03/2017

Benrud, Curtis D. (21 JUL 1955 - 2 JAN 2017)

Curtis D. Benrud, age 61, of Owen, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 2, 2017 at his residence.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen. Rev. Roger Benrud will officiate.

Family and friends are welcome from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home.

Curtis was born in Black River Falls, WI on July 21, 1955, the son of James and Sophie (Groenwoldt) Benrud. He grew up in Melrose.

His youth was spent working on local farms, instilling a love for farm life, the care of animals and raising the best Angus cattle. During his high school years, as a Melrose-Mindoro Mustang, he was a football standout as a tackle and his jersey number of "73" was retired. Curt went to state in wresting and had a lifelong love for the sport and supporting any family or friend that wrestled.

He received a certification in Wood Techniques from WWTC in La Crosse and worked for Lunda Construction, where he seriously injured his back. Curt earned a B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy from UW-Milwaukee. He worked for Marshfield Home Health as an Occupational Therapist for many years and cared deeply for his clients, especially the children.

He was united in marriage to Diane Sixberry on October 1, 1988 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Withee. Curt and Diane shared a passion for deer and turkey hunting.

He was so proud that Diane could shoot a turkey with her bow. He loved being in the woods with Diane for hunting and sharing in their success. Curt was proud to be an instructor for hunter safety.