Curtis Bryan Lockrem

RACINE-Curtis Bryan Lockrem, 71, passed away on Thursday June 24, 2010 at Wheaton Franciscan Health Care-All Saints. Curt was born in Minneapolis, Minn. on November 3, 1938 the son of Carl and Connie (nee: Morin) Lockrem. He was united in marriage to Nancy Jensen on June 28, 1958. Curt was a graduate of Washington Park High School 'Class of 1956' and went on to further his education throughout his life. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1956 until 1961 stationed in Charleston, S.C. Upon honorable discharge, Curt started his working career with Modine Manufacturing, in the field of time study, ultimately focusing on industrial engineering. He continued his working career at A.M.C./Chrysler, retiring on January 31, 1994. In his retirement years Curt was employed at Century 21, Savaglio Real Estate Company. Curt found great enjoyment in spending time 'up north' and any thing to do with his 'projects' especially woodworking, aviation and computer research. He always looked forward to his early morning breakfast gatherings at Rosie's Diner with dear friends. Curt is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Nancy and his true gifts from God his children, Linda (James) Haas, David (Deb) Lockrem, Leslie (Mark) Ebener, Steven Lockrem and nine grandchildren, Stephanie, Valorie and Alan Haas, Megan, Melissa and Mariah Ebener, Connor, Calina and Carter Lockrem, who gave him the strength and will to keep going. He is further survived by one brother, Doug (Bonnie) Lockrem, sisters-in-law, Shirley (Alvin) Jensen, Marilyn Jensen and Pamela Opahle (Oscar) along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and all those who knew him as 'Uncle Curt'. Curt is also survived by cousins, Sharon, Judy and Jim, friend Ellen Geyer along with best friend, Bill (Marlene) Whiteaker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Connie Lockrem, sister and brother-in-law, Lorna (John) Lamers, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Albert and Marian (Hansen) Jensen along with best friend Gordy Geyer. Funeral services for Curt will be held on Thursday July 1, 2010, 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church 3700 Washington Ave, with Rev. Thomas Chryst and Rev. Randal Poppe officiating. Curt will be laid to rest at West Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors following services. Visitation will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5 until 8 p.m. and at church on Thursday from 10 until service time at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Grace Lutheran Church would be appreciated. The Lockrem family would like to extend their appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Howard Short, Laurie Petersen RN, and Dr. John Lopez who gave their support and guidance throughout Curt's battle with heart disease.

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Curtis Bryan Lockrem

November 3, 1938 - June 24, 2010