Jack Dennis Curwick

A memorial service will be held 2 PM Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church in Brandon. Reverend Dennis Preston will officiate. Visitation will be at Grace Lutheran Church on Monday from 5 to 7 PM. OBITUARY Jack Dennis Curwick was born June 9, 1961, in Marshall, MN, the son of James Curwick, Sr. and Wynifred Erickson. He moved with his family to Brandon, MN when he was twelve years old. He attended school in Brandon. Following his schooling he joined the United States Army. Jack served in several different locations in the United States. Following his service in the Army Jack continued serving his country as a member of the National Guard. Jack took a job working for an elevator company. In 1985, through mutual acquaintances, Jack met Terry Snyder in Wisconsin. The two were married on July 4, 1987 .They made their home in Lake Mary Township where they began raising a family. They were blessed with three children, Amanda, Samantha and Dennis. The family moved to Garfield, MN for a short while before moving to Brandon where they have resided for the last twenty-two years. Jack worked in the area as a house painter, roofer and mechanic. In 1991 he attended Wadena Technical College and learned plumbing. He worked for J-Berd Construction. He often had to travel long distances to get to the job. After hurrying home to one of his children’s school events and missing it by five minutes Jack quit his job. He started working closer to home at Koep’s Korner. Later he took a job with Voyager Industries in Brandon and has been there for seventeen years. Jack often appeared to be reserved but once you got to know him he was very enjoyable. Little children often mistook him for Santa Claus and he never disappointed them; inside he had a heart of gold... He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. Jack liked to joke around, tease and generally mess with people. He was always ready with a sharp one-liner. Being outdoors was important he loved to go hunting and fishing. He taught his children and several adults how to be safe when handling guns. Jack liked to cook and try new recipes; cooking usually worked out for him but on occasion he found he had just made a batch of dog treats. He liked to grill, smoke meats, and make jerky. Playing horseshoes was a favorite pastime. When Jack first moved to the Brandon area he worked for his father cleaning fish at their resort. He never left a bone in this fish. Jack also enjoyed fishing. He fished in the summer with Amanda, in the winter with Samantha and all year round with Dennis. Jack’s family was very important to him. He spent time with them or have them along with him whenever he could. He loved being with Terry and his children. On Thursday, April 21, 2016 Jack died at the age of fifty-four years. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Curwick, Jr. Jack is survived by his wife, Terry Curwick of Brandon; parents James and Wynifred Curwick of Brandon; three children, Amanda Curwick of Rochester, MN, Samantha Curwick of Breckenridge, MN and Dennis Curwick of Brandon; one brother, William Curwick and wife, Annie, of Marshall; and two sisters, Sherri Drietz and husband, Phil, of Delhi, MN and Dawn Fuhs and husband, Chris, of Brandon.

Jack Dennis Curwick

June 9, 1961 - April 21, 2016