Curtis Louis Scheunemann

Curtis Louis Scheunemann, age 76 years, of Farmington was called home to be with the Lord on Aug. 1, 2023, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Curtis was born on April 18, 1947, in West Bend to Hilbert and Leona Scheunemann (Wilkens).

Curtis was united in marriage to Nancy Voge (Allen) on Dec. 10, 1999, at First Congregational Church in Port Washington.

Curtis graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1966. He went on to earn his associate’s degree through the University of Wisconsin agricultural program.

Curtis owned and operated his own farm and a welding business (Farmland Welding).  Later, Curtis worked at Metal Craft in West Bend for many years and retired in 2016.

Curtis was a 51-year member and former president of the Newburg Fire Department.  He was a longtime member of the Newburg Lions Club.

Curtis was instrumental in starting up and coaching a local traveling girls softball team.

Those Curtis leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife, Nancy Scheunemann; two sons, Kevin (Karen) Scheunemann and Steven (Lacy) Scheunemann; six stepchildren, Lee (Kris) Voge, Lisa (Ralph) Guernsey, John (Lisa) Voge, Frank (Robyn) Voge, Teresa (Kevin) Young and Jacqueline Schiebel; 20 grandchildren, Alyssa, Katie, Peyton, Stuart, Piper and Dylan Scheunemann, Rebekah (Marshall) Grosse, Vanessa Voge, Stuart (Mary) Guernsey, Molly Wojtyska, Brenda (Ben) Wolf, Katie (Chad) Wozniak, Tyler Voge, Dustin Voge, Rex Voge, Sarah (Curtis) White, Ray Young, Shiloh Young, Valerie Schiebel and Hailey (Jeremiah) Rathke; and 15 great-grandchildren.

He is further survived by his brother, Conrad (Darlene) Scheunemann, sister Carol (Doug) Frank and former wife Betty, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Curtis was preceded in death by his infant daughter Angela Scheunemann, brother-in-law Leland James (Helen) Allen, sister-in-law Betty Jane (Robert) Ewig, nephew Ryan Frank and grandson Cole Schiebel.

Curtis’ family greeted relatives and friends on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, from 2 to 3:45 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 623 Congress Dr., Newburg, WI  53060.

A funeral service in remembrance of Curtis took place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, at St. John’s Lutheran  in Newburg. Pastor Kurt Schaser officiated.   

Burial was at the church cemetery after the service.

Memorials in Curtis’ name can be directed to the Newburg Fire Department, Newburg Lions Club or St. John’s Lutheran in Newburg.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Froedtert West Bend Hospital for their care and compassion.

Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Curtis’ arrangements.

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