Curtis A. Bille

Curtis A. Bille, of Luck, Wisconsin passed away on his 84th birthday, Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the United Pioneer Home in Luck with his loving family at his side.  He was born to John and Pearl (Jensen) Bille at Bawshaw Valley, Wisconsin on June 20 ^th , 1929.  He was baptized at home and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Centuria.  He was a member of Luck Lutheran Church from 1970 – 1987 when he became a member of Milltown Lutheran Church.

Curtis graduated from Centuria High School in 1947.  On September 22, 1951 he was married to an Angel, Josephine Dorry.  To this union four children were born.  Curtis served 21 years in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Master Sergeant.  After retiring from the service in 1970, he then became the manager of the Polk County Bank of Milltown.  Upon retiring in 1989 he fished most of the Walleyes out of Sowden Lake, Ontario, Canada.  He also enjoyed downhill skiing and hunting at his former cabin north of Danbury.  He and Jo spent the winters in Arizona from 1992 – 2006.  He spent much of his time as the Treasurer of the Milltown Community Club.  He also ran the chicken stand for many years at the Milltown Fisherman’s Party.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother, Martha and daughter-in-law, Joan Bille.  He leaves to celebrate his memory: wife, Jo Bille, Luck WI; sons, Dean (Lisa) Bille, Land O’ Lakes, Fl; John Bille, Grants Pass, OR; daughters, Carol (Jim) Giller, Luck, WI; Darla (Al) Kerzman, Eden Valley, MN; 7 grandchildren, 3 great granddaughters, one great grandson on the way, brothers, Walter (Jan) Bille, Gary (Barb) Bille, sister, Judy Genz, nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.

A "Memorial Service" for Curtis will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Milltown Lutheran Church.  Pastor Maggie Isaacson will officiate.    Curtis' family will be greeting visitors at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M.   Curtis will be laid to rest at the Milltown Cemetery following the service. Military Honors will be rendered by the Milltown VFW.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Shea, Bob Petersen, Don Beaulieu, Gaylen Jensen, Travis Bille, Chad Bille and Don Holmberg.

The family wishes to invite their guests to join them for lunch and fellowship in the church basement following the cemetery service.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.