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WELLS, Mich. -- Robert William Curtice, Jr., age 71, of Wells, Michigan passed away Friday, October 9, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. He was born October 10, 1954 in Escanaba and was the son of Robert William and Lois (Hammer) Curtice, Sr. Bob graduated from Escanaba High School in 1972 and then worked at Harnishfeger Corporation in Escanaba until the plant closed in 1982. Bob then started as a truck driver with United Van Lines and later with Dow Dawson Trucking as a dispatcher until his retirement in 2016.
Bob loved to watch his grandson play football and all sporting events. He enjoyed watching movies especially westerns.
Bob is survived by sons Thomas (Carrie) Curtice of Stratford, WI and William Curtice of Escanaba; daughter Wendy (Jamie) Webber of Gladstone; grandchildren Wyatt, Yvonne, Xander, Ashley, Jamie Jr, Deacon, Alexis, McKinsey and Kendra; several great grandchildren; brothers Pat (Lori) Curtice of Escanaba and Tim Curtice of Clearwater, FL and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Kathleen Rickel.
Graveside services will be held for Robert Curtice at 11 a.m. Sunday, October 18, 2026 at the Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells, Michigan. Burial will take place in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery. The Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone are assisting the family with the arrangements and online condolences can be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomes.net.
