Curtis L. "Curt" McDaniel, 83, of Tuscola, IL, passed away early Thursday morning, July 6, 2023 at his residence with his daughters by his side.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Tuscola First Christian Church, 100 East Church Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Tony Crouch and Rev. Les Evans officiating. Burial will follow at the Tuscola Township Cemetery with military graveside rites accorded.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL.

Curt was born on April 19, 1940 in Champaign, IL, the son of Lloyd and Opal Glenn McDaniel. He married Orlena May Teeter on November 5, 1965 in Tuscola. She preceded him in death on June 12, 2021.

Survivors include his daughters: Shann Wilks of Tuscola and Alison (Jeremy) Klein of Russellville, KY, son: Robert (Lisa) Fowler of Westfield, IN, grandchildren: Shelby (Aaron) Kincaid, Taylor Wilks, Colin Gilles, Jason (Erica) Fowler and Chelsey Fowler, great-grandchildren: Theodore, Eleanor and Griffin, sister: Doris (Duane) Dunn of Tuscola, sisters-in-law: Amanda Cribbett of Colorado Springs, CO and Patricia Voyles of Hesperia, CA and many nieces and nephews.

Curt was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother: Glen R. McDaniel.

Curt retired from Quantum Chemical Company where he worked as an operator. He owned and operated McDaniel Enterprises for many years selling janitorial supplies. Upon his retirement, he worked for CDC Supply in Champaign delivering supplies to many restaurants in East Central Illinois.

Curt was a 1958 Tuscola Community High School graduate. He served his country in the United States Air Force Reserves from 1962 until 1968. Curt was a member of the Tuscola First Christian Church, American Legion Post #27, Tuscola Moose and the Elks Club.  He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, Fighting Illini and Tuscola Warriors supporter.

He enjoyed bowling, fishing, playing cards, going to coffee with the guys and serving his community in many ways.  Curt was seen at the annual Easter Egg Hunt as "The Easter Bunny" for many years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Tuscola First Christian Church.

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