Curtis ‘Curt’ Earl Atkinson, 88, of Shell Lake passed away January 23, 2022 at the Shell Lake Health Care Center where he resided for the past two years.

He was born February 26, 1933 to Cyrus and Marjorie (Walker) Atkinson in Shell Lake, WI.

Curt grew up in Dewey Township where he attended the McCarty School. He later attended Shell Lake High School and then enlisted in the US Army. He served in Korea during the Korean Conflict. After his military service he returned home and in 1956 married Myrna Marshall. They bought a small dairy farm in the Dewey area as soon as they could. Later, he sold that farm and bought the old home place and lived there until moving into town. Although he hunted, his real passions were farming, auctions, and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife: Myrna Atkinson; sons: Steven (Pat) Atkinson, Ronald Atkinson, Andrew (Tam) Atkinson, and Jody Atkinson; daughter: Katherine (Calvin) Scheffel; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and brothers: Russell, Jerry, and John Atkinson.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Cyrus and Marjorie Atkinson; brothers: Tommy, Cyrus, Ed (Leslie) Jimmy, Lyle, Robert, and Dale (Lester); and sister: Kathleen Hotchkiss.

Graveside services will be held at the Lakeview Cemetery in rural Shell Lake in the spring

Skinner Funeral Home of Shell Lake is serving the family.

Last Update: May 13, 2022 1:28 pm CDT