Steven H. Curley, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Steven H.Curley

Date of Birth June 27, 1952
Passed Away On October 9, 2021
At Age 69 years
Resident of West St. Paul, MN
United States Veteran
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Steven Howard Curley, 69, passed away on October 9, 2021, in West St. Paul, Minnesota. He was born on June 27, 1952, at Fort Collins, Colorado, to Richard D. and Edith L. (Valder) Curley. They preceded him in death.

Steve graduated with his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Kansas State University. His master's degree was in agronomy, a field of study and work that he loved. It was the perfect combination of being outdoors and meeting with people all over the country. Steve was an exceptional agronomist and earned the distinction of being a Certified Professional Agronomist (CPAg). Among the companies he worked for were A & L Labs, United Suppliers, Helena Chemical, Rosen, and Tessenderlo Kerley. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army at Fort Hood, Texas. Steve enjoyed his time in Texas tremendously, especially the warm weather and line dancing.

Steve was a talented singer and enjoyed many kinds of music, which was always a huge part of his life. From a young age, he was interested in learning to hunt, as well as all the safety steps and gun care. He said his favorite animal was the pheasant. Steve was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed the freedom of the road from time to time. Most all, Steve loved his family and did everything he could for them.

Steve married Cindy (Copeland) Strait on September 8, 1984, in Des Moines, Iowa. He is survived by their three children, Erin, Sean, and Tabitha. Steve is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Chris and Kevin Finson, his brother and sister-in-law, Brad and Glenda Curley, nieces, great-nieces and great-nephews, many cousins and friends, and Cindy Curley. Steve made a big impact on many people and will be missed tremendously by those who loved him and cared about him.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held on October 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at the Craig Cemetery, Craig, Nebraska. To honor Steve's work in agronomy, the Steven H. Curley Memorial Fund has been established at Kansas State University. Contributions may be sent to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502. Please indicate fund M47367. To make a gift online, go to www.ksufoundation.org/give/memorials.

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Robert D Curley Dublin, CA October 23, 2021
"As the oldest cousin in the Curley family, we all looked up to Steve as a role model and all of us were so fortunate to have such a great one as him. His polite, quiet demeanor and warm engaging smile will always be remembered. We mourn his passing and are thankful for all the days we were blessed to have been touched by him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family as we remember him in our hearts."
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Mick Goedeken Polk, NE October 22, 2021
"I worked with Steve at United Suppliers. Let me tell you I considered Steve more than a friend and more of a brother. We never spent too much time without a laugh or a smart a$$ comment from one or both of us. His favorite story of the fantastic tattooed Indian lady was told to millions of people through the years. Steve was one of the most intelligent agronomists that I have ever had the privilege of working with and I have always considered him a mentor. I can only hope that I can have half the glimmer in my eyes as Steve did while teaching agronomy to anyone. I will miss our brainstorming sessions and laughs. I was only able to go on a few hunting trips with Steve but those memories are burnt into my mind forever. Steve always LOVED his family and would sit up taller when talking about them.
Steve I am sorry that you lost height from jumping out of airplanes! Go get yourself the fanciest pair of boots that you can find or have made! I love you brother!"
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Janet Brady Apple Valley, MN October 18, 2021
"Dad and I always enjoyed hearing Steve's stories which he told with such enthusiasm. I'm sorry to hear of his passing but know he is at peace."
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