DR. J.C. & GRETCHEN CURTIS AND FAMILY
Designated Memorial for Recreation

Jesse C. Curtis, Jr. was born and raised in Hardin County. He graduated from Kenton High School and from Ohio State University in 1943 with a BS in Agricultural Economics. He served in World War II as a captain in Field Artillery. In 1950, he graduated from OSU with a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. He returned to his home community and served as a veterinarian for 21 years with his animal hospital on East Columbus Street. Dr. Curtis then sold his practice, becoming President/CEO of Home Savings and Loan. He retired after another 21 years, having had two successful careers in his lifetime. He served as director emeritus for Home Savings. Being active in the community, he served as scoutmaster of Troop #150 of the First United Methodist Church. Dr. Curtis served as Ward 2 councilman for several terms, was past president and treasurer of Kenton Rotary Club. He was a a longtime director of Hardin County AAA serving as president and treasurer.
Gretchen Ashba Curtis was born in Hardin County, but grew up in Toledo, Ohio. She graduated from Toledo Hospital School of Nursing in 1 943 She was nurse manager of Obstetrical Department at Ohio State University. Gretchen and J.C. Curtis were married January 23,1944. After their return to Kenton, Mrs. Curtis was active in the daily operation of Curtis Animal Hospital. Later, she became nurse manager of the Medical Unit of Hardin Memorial Hospital where she served 7 years. Mrs. Curtis was also active in the community, serving the Red Cross in nurse recruitment for 10 years. She also worked with girl and boy scouts. She served First United Methodist Church as president of United Methodist Women, program chairman and circle leader. She continues to be an active part of the mission work of Deborah Circle with the Annabel Ashba Fun for Mission.
Dr. and Mrs. Curtis have enjoyed their many years in Hardin County.
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A memorial was also established to honor the Curtis children
Children of Dr. J.C. Curtis, Jr. and Gretchen Ashba Curtis

Gretchen S. - OSU Graduate, BS in Nursing and MS in Pediatric Nursing. She also has a MS in Management from Regis University, Denver, Colorado.

Craig A. - OSU Graduate, BA in Education and MS in Public Relations and specializes in Marketing.

Lisa L. - OSU Graduate, BA in Theater and Design with a MS in Consumerism from Colorado State University.

Kent W. - Graduate of MIT with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from Pepperdine University.