Curtis Montgomery

Curtis G. Montgomery, 92, died on April 18, 2012 near his daughter in St. Petersburg, FL. He was predeceased by wives, Helen L. (Plecker-Rubin) and Wanda M. (Barkley-Wallen), his parents, two sisters, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by children, Donna Montgomery-Pittman (Paul); Lorene Rubin-Lane (Lew); and Ricke Rubin (Pam); four grandchildren; (Franci Rubin, Garrick Rubin, Matthew Lane, Kari Lane Taylor); and ten great-grandchildren. Curt "Monty" was born in Oakwood, IL on March 3, 1920 to Oscar B. and Bertha M. (Taylor) Montgomery. He attended Shellbark and Red Oak Schools near Oakwood. He worked as an auto mechanic, airplane mechanic (WWII), a Vermilion County deputy sheriff, and chief of security at Lauhoff Grain (Bunge). For many years, he Red Vested at Provena USMC in Danville, and in 2012 he even worked as a security volunteer at his assisted living residence in FL. During WWII, he proudly served in Texas, Morotai, and Okinawa (1942-1946); he also served four years in the IL National Guard. Curt's faith in God and his quirky sense of humor carried him through the best and worst of times. Daddy loved to laugh, telling stories as only he could tell them. He had a special gift for rising above adversity, especially health conditions. He was the most tender dad, best friend, and special to many whether for a long or short time. Quite simply, he was one of a kind, just as he always wanted. Imagine all the world changes he saw in his lifetime! Daddy touched more lives on this earth than he could ever imagine. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, April 30, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, A Life Celebration Home, located at 3940 N. Vermilion Street, in Danville with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7pm on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the funeral home. After the committal service at the cemetery, everyone is welcome to gather at the Oakwood Truck Stop for food and memories. In lieu of flowers, if anyone wishes to do so, donations may be made to the Danville War Museum, Illinois Sheriff's Association, or Vermilion County Conservation District Foundation (for Kennekuk County Park). Please join Curt's family in sharing memories, photos and videos of Curt's life thru his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com