Kaleb Curtzwiler 1982-2010
Kaleb James Martin Curtzwiler died Aug. 9, 2010. He was 28.
Mr. Curtzwiler was born Jan. 27, 1982, at Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe.
The 2000 South Tahoe High School graduate was an avid soccer player. Although he did not ski competitively, it was a sport he participated in with his family and one that he excelled at.
Kaleb Curtzwiler
The day after he graduated from high school he joined the Navy. His father, Kenny Curtzwiler, who was an officer, swore him in. Mr. Curtzwiler served for five years, rising to the rank of E5.
After the military he spent the first couple years on the East Coast working for Micron Technology, before returning to his roots of Lake Tahoe.
Mr. Curtzwiler had recently signed up to enlist in the Nevada National Guard.
Mr. Curtzwiler was using the GI bill to attend Lake Tahoe Community College. He was a straight A student with a goal of becoming an environmental engineer.
While on summer break he was working for the janitorial firm that cleans the offices for the city of South Lake Tahoe.
Kaleb Curtzwiler represents the second K in K&K Services, the company his father founded. He worked for the company at various times.
A memorial will be at the family home on Aug. 17 from 2-7pm at 2189 Blitzen Road in Christmas Valley. The Nevada State Honor Guard will honor Mr. Curtzwiler with a ceremony, including bagpipes, at 4pm.
Mr. Curtzwiler is survived by his parents Pam and Kenny Curtzwiler of Meyers; sister Hannah Curtzwiler of Meyers; brother Marshall Curtzwiler of Meyers; grandmother Irene Curtzwiler of Fremont; aunts Susan Curtzwiler and Lisa Curtzwiler of Fremont; uncle Bill Curtzwiler of Fremont; cousins Eric and Greg Curtzwiler; best friend Josh Newton; girlfriend Michelle Clarke of South Lake Tahoe; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks everyone to hug a child.
Very sorry for your loss Kenny.
Heartbreaking. There is no understanding this kind of loss. My prayers go out to all of you.
Very sad :( My thoughts go out to the Curtzwiler family.
The Curtzwilers are a very strong family but during this time will need the strength of thier community. Our heartfelt condolances to Kenny, Pamela and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Curtzwiler Family. If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to call. This is a signficant loss to the entire community. I will miss Kalebs quiet yet confident presence. His 28 years on earth will be remembered for all the lives he touched: mine included!
Our hearts go out to the entire Curtzweiler family. No parents should have to survive their children. We are sorry for your loss.
Deepest condolences.
Kenny, my prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
At times like this…words are wholly inadequate. Our thoughs and heartfelt condolencesare are with the entire Curtzwiler Family. We feel and share in your pain and somehow you will get through this unimaginably difficult time.
Pam, Kenny, Hannah, and Marshall, I am so sorry for your loss. I know words can never replace what you have lost, but please know that this community TRULY loves you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kaleb,
You were one of my best friends and I felt like I had more in common with you than anyone. You were always the best at everything you did and everyone loved you. You will surely be missed.
Pam, Kenny, Hannah and Marshal-
Words cannot tell you how sorry we all are for your loss. You’re in our prayers. The Pitcher Family (Ted, Kathy and Aimee)
Kenny, Pam, Hannah, Marshall, and Michelle, Kaleb will be missed dearly by our family. Our thoughts and love are with you.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Kaleb will always be remebered as a caring, loving person, who was very close to my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU, LOVE YOU
KENNY,PAM,HANNAH,MARSHALL OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOU. WE LOVE YOU. LOVE DOREEN, JEAN,STEVE
KENNY,PAM,HANNAH,MARSHALL OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOU. WE LOVE YOU.
We are so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a child.
Pam,
I remember when he went into the Navy and how proud you were. How you talked to me about him. We love you and are here for you. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Whatever you need.
Peggy, Pete, and Sierra
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Kaleb and my heartfelt condolences go out to the Curtzwiler family. I had the privilege of coaching Kaleb in soccer when he was playing AYSO,and he was a fine young man and a great player. We will miss him.
We will pray for you and your family for strenght through this trying time. Please accept our deepest condolences. Yes we will hug our children.
Kenny, Pam, and your entire Family,
I am so very saddened to learn of your son’s passing. My deepest heartfelt condolences to all of you.
On behalf of the Cocking family, we are so saddened to hear of the loss of your son. I can only imagine your sorrow. While words do so little to soften the pain, know that the thoughts and prayers of many within our community are with you and your family.
Our love to each of you, Pam, Kenny & all the Curtzwiler family. No words can be said that would heal…know our hearts are with you. Ann, Kate ,Shelly and Nancy Mcmillin
Kenny and Pam, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my prayers…
Kaleb was a fun, nice guy who was very intelligent. I knew Kaleb from school and all my prayers and thoughts go out to his family. God bless and sorry for your loss. Everytime i hug a child i will think of him.
My Prayers are with Pam, Kenny and the Curtzwiler Family. I Love You Guys God bless.
On behalf of the Ribaudo family, we are saddened to hear about the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our hearts have been saddened by your loss! Very difficult times for you and your family, our prayers are with you all…
Our hearts are so touched and saddened by the loss of your son. Our prayers are with you. Lora and Evan Menchel
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of your son, no words can express how we wish we could take your pain away. Bless all of you during this difficult time.
Love Lora and Evan Menchel
Kenny and Pam, We are very sorry for your loss of such a great Son and person. He will truly be missed amongst our community. You are in our prayers.
Love the Zagers
We are so sorry to hear of Libbers leaving this life…Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family…I have the sweetest memories of him..
Dear Pam and Kenny,
I am extremely saddened to hear about Kaleb. My prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Ken Pam and family
We are so very sorry to hear about Kaleb. Our thoughts and prayers are with you…..
Dear Kenny,
This news is just heartbreaking. You’ve been in my thoughts and prayers all week.
Kenny,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I wish you all peace of mind.
Be Safe
Lisa McElhiney
Pam – I’ve just heard the news of your heartbreaking loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Lydia
My Dearest Respects to the Curtzwiler Family & to Michelle Clarke for being such a wonderful girlfriend to him. He will be missed. May Kaleb be and Angel of god now that watche’s and guide’s over us. Much Love & Respect Owen Avila
To answer some questions some have as to the need about this benefit the answer is yes but I did not ask for it. This was generously offered by the Rise’s due to the recent turn of events that has happened to our family. In the last 2 years I have lost a finger, had to retire from the military after 20 years due to the injury, lost my building valued at $725K in a forced forclosure from western highland, lost $250K in cash that was tied to it, am losing my home which I borrowed against to build a future to wachovia, am down 60% in work, been hit with over $30K in fines by the state of Ca of which I proved them wrong of but paid anyway and have had to have four burials,our dog of 13 years, both my wifes parents, my mom went into a coma but is better now and now have buried my son who shot himself, he was never the same when he came home from the military after five years. I don’t know who “They” are but I wish “They” would give us a break. There ya go.
Well Skibum, you Prove one cliche’, “Life is not fair!”, and Disprove another, “People get what they deserve”.
You’ve worked hard and tried to make your/our community a better place! Thanks for that! My Deepest Condolences!!
I know this is very late but we truly only heard yesterday.
Our deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the whole family. The loss of a child is a sorrow no one should have to bare.
Please let us know if we can assist with anything.
We shall pray for you.
I served with Kaleb on the USS Barry. We were in the same division. I just heard the news about what happened from a friend and am in total shock. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss.
Thank You. I would like to talk with you if you don’t mind. skibumfamily@sbcglobal.net
i just heard the story from my best friend Jason Bentley. I also served with Kaleb on USS BARRY. This is very shocking. Just got off the phone with Bentley and we talked about a good memory with Kaleb in one of the countries we visited. What I remember is how close of a family we all were onboard the BARRY. Kaleb and I would always roll up to a club and engage in a dance off with the locals there and end up going break dance crazy! we laughed so hard on the way back home (our ship). I’ve been in the Navy for 17 years, and all the best of people I remember are from the BARRY. I have never forgotten him even though we’re thousands of miles away from eachother. My Condolences to the Curtzwiler’s. Aloha my brother and watch over us….Peace…
i didn’t know Kelub very well but when i was around him he always wanted to help any one and every one in any way possible in addition he was one of the smartest people i ever knew
R.I.P Kelub you will be missed be myself and all the people who every were lucky enough to know you
I was with Kaleb on the USS Barry. You were a blast, some of the stuff you used to say still makes me laugh. I will always remember you brother. I wish your family the best, I know you will always be remembered by all that knew you.
Ben, would you mind contacting me? Ken Curtzwiler skibumfamily@sbcglobal.net
Happy Birthday Son