Curtis Allen Summers, 82, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born in Goshen on April 14, 1939 to the late Alvie and Aleen (Wilson) Summers.

Surviving Curt is his spouse of 32 years Wilma E. "Willie" (Grathen) Summers; his daughters Lisa (Mark) Maggart of Cromwell, Denise (Bob) Fiedler of Goshen and Carla Summers of Cordillera, CO; grandchildren Emily Maggart of Cromwell, Katie (James) Schmidt of Goshen, and Kayli "Kay" (Kyle Smith) Summers of Coloma, MI; great-grandchildren  Grace and Logan Schmidt, Brayden Summers and Lilly Schueneman; step-daughters Yvonne (Steve Warren) Thomas of Indianapolis and Kim (Joe) Warman of Elkhart and step-grandchildren Drew Bolton, Danny (Amanda) Bolton, Joe (Jen) Warman, and Marquis Thomas. Curt is also survived by his sister Charlene Smith of Goshen. He will be missed by a host of extended family and good friends. Preceding Curt in death is his first wife and the mother of his children, Nancy (VanDiepenbos) Summers; a son, Craig Summers, and sister, LaVonne Summers.

Curt worked for Bristol Products/LaSalle Bristol for 40 years. He started his career in transportation and worked his way up to plant manager. Curt enjoyed his work and the co-workers he was surrounded by. In 2000 he retired and was able to focus on the hobbies that he loved, gardening and working on his tractors. Curt enjoyed growing vegetables and flowers, then canning and freezing the produce. He shared the fruits of his labor with family, friends and neighbors. He enjoyed a good piece of pie with ice cream, while sitting around a nice campfire. Curt was a devoted brother, husband, dad, step-dad, grandpa, and friend. He loved his family, and a granddaughter remembered him as someone who embodied "the true meaning of real and unconditional love."

In accordance with Curt's wishes, cremation has taken place with the assistance of Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Elkhart. The family will host a memorial celebration of Curt's life on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the Feedlot Pavilion at Bonneyville Mill, Middlebury from 11am – 2pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the organization of one's choice. Those wishing to leave condolences, personal messages or photographs may do so on Curt's obit page on the funeral home's website.

Thank You Very Much!