Curtis K. Kasper

 Curtis K. Kasper, age 72, of Cassville, died on  Saturday, January 17, 2009, at his residence in Cassville. He was born on August 15, 1936, in Beetown, the son of Armien and Zella (Emler) Kasper. Curtis graduated from  Lancaster High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served his country while being stationed in  California. Upon his honorable discharge from the military, Curtis attended UW-Whitewater. Curtis was united in marriage to Marian, who preceded him in death in May of 2007. In 1963, Curtis returned to California and was a corporate manager for the Fireman's Fund. He later purchased an UPS store. Curtis furthered his education while he was in California, obtaining his Masters in English. In January of 2008, Curtis moved to Cassville. He enjoyed traveling and attending the San Francisco Symphony.

Survivors include his brother Gary (Bonnie) Kasper, Cassville and numerous nieces and nephews and many grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Marian, Curtis was preceded in death by a brother, Ken Kasper, a sister, Irene Christensen and a nephew, Jason Kasper.

Graveside services were on  Saturday, August 22, 2009, at  11:00 a.m. at Hillside  Cemetery, Lancaster.