Age 80. Beloved husband of Shirley for 63 years. Loving father of Debby (Paul) Drake, William R., Jr. (Wanda) and Eric Curtis. Cherished grandfather of Kelly, Meghan, Rory, Corinne, Brett; great-grandfather of Morgan, Lennon, Tyler and Charlotte. Dear brother of Charles (Mary) Curtis.

Bill's family has arranged for a private family memorial service, followed by a private burial at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley, MI.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Golf Foundation, 6801 North Meadows Way, Dexter, MI 48130, the Michigan Publinx Golf Association, Attn: Curtis Scholarship, 1862 Hopkins Dr., Wixom, MI 48393, or The Salvation Army, 3015 North Main St., Royal Oak, MI 48073.