Dwight Lee Curry
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Services for Dwight Lee Curry, 91, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Meadowlark Estates in Lawrence. Dwight died on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at LMH Health.
Dwight was born on August 26, 1932 in Great Bend, KS, the son of Marshall Walter and Eva Grace (Button) Curry.
He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1950.
He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Dwight was in construction in Great Bend and Lawrence. He also farmed in Barton County a good part of his life.
He married LaVerne Langrehr on August 26, 1952.
He is survived by his wife, LaVerne; a son, Kevin (Teja) Curry, daughter, Myrna Gwen Schrepel, three grandchildren, Chad Schrepel, Todd Schrepel, Angela Schrepel, and two great-grandchildren, Wyatt Schrepel, and Callie Schrepel.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dwight’s name to a charity of the donor’s choice and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
LaVerne & family; You are in my prayers for peace knowing Dwight was such a foundation of support. He displayed love to family and clients over the years. He had knowledge as a craftsman that he shared joyfully to improve their lives. Your marriage displayed to all who know you how unconditional love requires listening, responding, & forgiving often. Hold tight to the good memories of a life well lived supporting people’s needs in joy & love.
LaVerne and family, you are in our thoughts during this time. Dwight was such a wonderful person to know and he’ll be missed greatly. Hold your dear memories close as you do one another and know that his love is still with you.