Curtis Allen Norquist's Obituary
Curtis Allen Norquist ( Curt to those that knew him) died peacefully on January 30, 2025. He was 71. Curt was born on December 19, 1953, in Romulus, Michigan. His family lived in Wyandotte, Michigan.
Curt joined the Boy Scouts, where his father was active as a volunteer. He was awarded Scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout in the mid 1960’s. After graduating from Theodore Roosevelt High School where he was an honor student, Curt found employment at Nicholson Terminal and Dock Company and remained there until his retirement some thirty (30) plus years later.
Curt’s family had a long history of outdoor sportsmen. The family enjoyed camping, water skiing, fishing, and all manner of hunting. Curt’s father was an NRA Rifle Instructor, and the entire family were expert riflemen. Throughout his life Curt had several passions that would eventually turn into his desire to become a collector. As a self- taught musician, he loved playing the guitar. That would eventually turn out to become one of his fondest collections.
As a child Curt was fascinated with comic books and was an avid reader. That too led to his collecting of Silver & Golden Age Comic books. His love for Classic Rock, Folk and Blues music was realized in an extensive vinyl record collection.
Curt was preceded in death by his father Howard (Joe ), mother Mary, brother Michael, and sister Linda. He became the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by and Aunt, several cousins and close friends.
In Curt’s final days he was fortunate to be able to be transferred to a Compassionate Care home, by the local hospice agency. There he had a private room and was tended to by several caring volunteers. They asked Curt what type of music he liked, and he replied, “Classic Rock.” The staff made certain that he had classic rock playing until the end. He died peacefully, and without pain. I believe Curt is now hunting and fishing with all his relatives and likely playing them a tune on his guitar.
Till we meet again brother …
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