Robert F. Curts, 71, 06874 Cloverleaf Road, New Knoxville, died Dec. 30, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys, following an extended illness.

He was born Aug. 20, 1938, in St. Marys to Alfred and Pearl Burden Curts. On Sept. 26, 1959, he was married to Sandra Elshoff, who survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Debra (Clay) Rodeheffer, New Knoxville, and Annette (Barton) Shuster, Kettlersville; a brother, Edward Curts, Celina, and six grandchildren.

He was a 1956 graduate of Memorial High School, St. Marys, and retired from the Hoge Brush Company, New Knoxville. He also was a member of the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville.

Services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the church with the Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery.

Calling is Monday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Heritage Room of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville where memorial donations may be directed to the Radio Broadcast Fund of the church.

Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, New Knoxville, have charge of arrangements.