Paul Curry Passes at Age 58

Paul “Spencer” Curry, 58, of Palmer, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the Grand Island Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at “The Old Gym” in Palmer. Dave Brehm officiated. Music selections included “Daddy’s Hands,” “See You Again,” “There You’ll Be,” and “ Go Rest High On That Mountain.” Pallbearers included Jerry Hansen, Steve Bader, Kelly Tibbetts, Jim Peetz, Randy Hansen, and Tim Sinsel. Honorary pallbearers included Russell Wagner, Nick Wagner, and Chip Lawson. Military Honors were provided by the Palmer Burton-Beyer American Legion Honor Guard – Post 120.

Interment was in the Muncey Cemetery near Cassville, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Greenway- Dietz Funeral Home in Palmer assisted the family.

Paul “Spencer” Curry was born on January 9, 1965 in Cassville, Missouri, the son of Paul and Dorothy (Cooper) Curry. He attended Cassville Senior High School and graduated in 1983. After graduating, Paul enlisted in the United States Army where he served from 1984 until 1991, including four years spent overseas.

He married Michelle Bluschke, and to this union two children were born, Paul and Danielle. Spencer met and fell in love with Pam (Berst) Wagner, and they were married on February 20, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They lived in Palmer, where Spencer enjoyed deer hunting in rural Nebraska. Spencer was very patriotic and enjoyed celebrating the 4th of July, for it was his favorite holiday. He worked at several places over the years, but he especially enjoyed working at the Hall County Correctional Center. He was last employed by Case New Holland in Grand Island.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Pam Curry of Palmer; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Alicia Curry of Bellwood, daughter and son-in-law, Danielle and Mitch Dubbs of Grand Island; sons, Russell Wagner and Nick Wagner, both of Palmer; sister and brother-in-law, Debby and Chip Lawson of Nixa, Missouri; grandchildren, Liam, Rylan, and Bella Curry, and Brynlee and Peyton Dubbs of Grand Island; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; and last, but not least, his dogs, Molly, Izzy, and Oreo.

Spencer was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Noel and Jean Curry and Elmer and Frances Cooper; and mother- in-law, Donna Berst.