Curtis M. Wassberg, 68, of Cape Coral, FL, died Tues., March 11, 2008 at Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, FL.
Born in St. Paul, MN, he moved here from northern Wisconsin in 1990. He retired as owner of a Condo Management Company and was previously a hospital administrator. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and American Legion Post #90, Cape Coral. He was a veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed traveling, photography, and gardening and was known for growing roses.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Sharon; a son, Mark and wife, Tona, all of Annapolis, MD; mother, Louise; and brother, Richard, both of Cape Coral.
We will miss you brother, but know that you are in a far better place now. We thank God for you and the blessing you were in our lives. We loved you and will continue to love you til the day we die. We look forward to your meeting us in Heaven. What a glorious family reunion we’ll all have then!
My dear son, I shall miss you more than words can say. It’s so very hard to have your children preceed you in death. Nothing can fill the void that you have left in my heart. When you father passed away, you were my consolation and rock. You helped to take your younger brother, Richard, under your protective wing. Later in life when you retired from Divine Redeemer Hospital in St. Paul, Mn. it was so nice to have you move back to Balsam Lake and once again be there for me. I shall always think of you whenever I see a rose. You brought me so many beautiful roses from your rose garden in Cape Coral. All my friends were so impressed by the loving, attentive son I had. Thank you for being you; just the son I needed. I’ll say so long for now and not good-bye for we shall meet again. God bless!
We miss you Uncle Curt. We are delighted to know that you are in true Paradise!
Some of my best memories of you are drinking Coca Cola at your house because my mom never let us drink that much soda! and playing cards with the grown ups!
You are missed and loved and I can’t wait to see you again soon!
With Love,
Your, God Daughter, Paula
Dear Sharon, Mark and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. We loved Curt very much and hope he has found final peace now.
Love always,
With sympathy.
Joe, Kathleen and Gina
With heartfelt sympathy, Curtis is one of my favorite uncles, he is my fathers brother, the middle brother of three, just like me, the middle of three, this I always felt made a close bond between us, and I will miss him greatly. My heart goes out to his wife, my aunt Sharon, and his Son Mark, who is my friend since childhood. I truely wish I could attend the services. Sorry
Sharon, Mark and Family,
It has been a very long time since I have last seen Mr. Wassberg. He has been in my life stories.
I was the neighbor girl who got her start in her career as a nurse, because of him. He helped me to get my first job at Divine Redeemer as a nurses aid and later as a nursing student. I guess my very first start would have been babysitting Mark! Oh well, the Wassberg’s were wonderful neighbors! I also remember just wanting a dog, shortly after I was married. Mr Wassberg called and said he had a puppy for us to look at..a Brittany Spaniel..say no more, that was our first dog.
Mr. Wassberg, was, in my memory a problem solver or usually had an answer. I thank him for giving me the chance to become the nurse that I am. I pray for peace for him and his family. May God Bless. Love, Michele Jepson
aka..Shelly Matthews
Our deepest condolences to Sharon, Mark and family.
Jason and Brandy Matthews
My most sincere condolances go out to Mark and Sharon. I spent the first 13 years of my life living next door to the Wassberg family. I babysat little “Mark” after they moved “just down the road” near the “Courtley Road” neighborhood. It’s been many years, but I will always remember Mr. Wassberg as a gentle, kind, and softspoken person. He always resonated strength, calm, and wisdom. God Bless you Sharon, Mark, and all of your beloved relatives. I know that Mr. Wassberg is looking down upon the both of you with a renewed spirit, free of the pain from this earthly world. Much Love, Melanie Matthews-Leary, aka “mel-mel”
It has been along time Curt. Although i have not seen you in many years,i will always remember the good times i had visiting You, Sharon and Mark at your home on Balsam Lake, and the many boat rides and water skiing. I have missed you for many years and will never forget you. God Bless.
Sharon,
It is an honor for me to help your family at this time. I am truly sorry for your loss. Veterans Funeral Care wishes to share with you and your family our condolences. God Bless.
So long my friend. May you have peace.
I’ll always remember the mud streets in our new development, the “toranado alert” card games in your basement, the boat outings on the rivers and lakes, the ill-fated tree planting experience, the Alaskan wedding, the trip to Ebcot, the Caribbean cruise that never was to be; and many many more memories.
Sharon, Mark and Tona, you can be proud of Curt. I just feel honored to have known him.
Till we meet again
Your old friend,
Jack
Dear Sharon, Mark and family,
Although it has been many years since we spoke in person, please know my memories of Curt have always been strong for all he has done for me in the past as a new manager at Divine Redeemer and as a role model. He was not only a great leaderadministrator but a great friend. As I become older and looked back on all Curt’s advice, kindness, support, and friendship he was my hero. Thank You Curt and enjoy your much deserved rewards our God has for you.
With my deepest sympathies,
Tom Behrend
Dear Sharon Mark and Tona: Thank you for letting me share the very special day paying tribute to Curt.
Curt and I have been friends since I was 18 and he was a “lil” older as I always told him. We always gave each other such a hard time, but it was all in love and how we laughed about our “times” at Whitewater WI. I’ll miss you, old friend. L
Dear Sharon, Mark and Tona,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have only wonderful memories of Mr. Wassberg and your family while growing up in Woodbury. God bless and all my best to you at this difficult time.
Maureen Mariano
Maureen Matthews
Dear Sharon, Mark and family.
My condolences and prayers go out to your family. I have many great memories of Curt and your family in the old Royal Oaks neighborhood. I specifically remember the Axis and Allies marathons and the soccer games in the back yard.
Dear Sharon,
God’s blessing be on you and your family at this time. I have so many good memories of Curt and our days at the hospital in S.St.Paul. I especially appreciate you and Curt’s visit to Atlanta over 15 yrs ago when Warren and I were married. What a wonderful trip down memory lane that was!
I am certain God is rewarding Curt for all the good he has done as well as for the suffering he went through the past few years. With my most deepest sympathy and love,
Judy Gribbin Rutter
Curt, you were always what an uncle should be. When I was little you could always do those things my dad and brothers could not or should not do, all the fun, tricky things kids need. As I grew older we didnt see each other very often but it was always a good time when we did. My family and I liked visiting with you and Sharon in Florida, we always felt welcome in your home. I will miss you, John.
Sharon and family:
We were saddened to learn tonight of Curt’s passing.
Just this evening we have been visiting with a friend of ours who at one time lived near you in Royal Oaks. We asked if she remembered that we had old friends from SCSU whom we visited when we came to St. Paul. As we reminisced, she asked how long it had been since we last saw you, and we told her that we had not been together since that time. She suggested that we check online to see where you were, and much to our surprise and disappointment we learned that Curt had just recently passed on. We remember Curt’s deep commitment to his work at Divine Redeemer and cherish the many good times we shared.
Please know that we send our deepest sympathy and are grateful for fond memories of both of you all those many years ago.
We hope we can see one another soon, perhaps when we come to Florida.
Affectionately,
Mary Diane and Dave McFarland