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Dessamae Curry Obituary
Dessamae "Duke" Curry, 91, of Findlay, departed this world and entered her eternal home in Heaven on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.
Dessmae was born Aug. 22, 1931, in Williams Center, the daughter of Ross and Helen (Newman) Brannan. Dessamae was the devoted and loving wife to David Franklin "Frank" Curry, who preceded her in death in 1979.
Dessamae was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and past regent from 2007-2010, as well as a member of Mayflower Society, First Families of Ohio, and Findlay Radio Club. In addition, she was past president of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Dessamae had many hobbies and interests. She enjoyed daily crossword puzzles, genealogy, ham radio, gardening, a good game of bridge, and board games with friends and family.
Dessamae is survived by two sons, Todd (Alice) Curry of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Scott (Bonnie) Curry of Salem, South Carolina; eight grandchildren, Gabriel (Brittany) Curry, Samantha Curry, Kasey (Kara) Leonard, Kris (Val) Curry, Kelli Weaver, Matthew (Hyunsheen) Curry, Julie (Mark) Walski, and Hilary (Jonathan) Perrino; 10 great-grandchildren, Liam Curry, Elizabeth Curry, Shelby Clark, Isaac Weaver, Trinity Weaver, Luke Weaver, Scott Walski, Benjamin Walski, George Perrino, and Audrey Perrino; and sister, Donna Smith of Hicksville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, D. Frank Curry; parents, Ross and Helen Brannan; and son, David Curry.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Hufford Family Funeral Home, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500). Dessamae's funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023, at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 120 W. Sandusky St., Findlay, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. in the church's Atrium prior to the service. Interment will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Dessamae's name may be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church or DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) at www.dar.org.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.
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Sherri Wells
April 26, 2023
I met "Duke" through the Hancock County Genealogy Society and Gay Jones. She was a treasure and so interesting to talk to. It just won't be the same without her.
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Bev Raudebaugh
April 25, 2023
Knew "Duke" through my husband and the ham radio club. Was widowed myself, so we shared a lot over the years. Sweet lady. Will miss running into her at the library
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