Curtis Tvrdik

Curtis T. Tvrdik was born in Alexandria, MN on January 31, 1950 the son of Frank and Clara (Danelke) Tvrdik. Curt grew up in Alexandria and graduated from Jefferson High School. He then attended Alexandria Technical College for Mechanical Drafting. After completion of the program he began to work for FMC in Minneapolis. Curt returned to Alexandria and was united in marriage to Debra Kalina at St. Mary?s Catholic Church on July 20, 1973. Curt and Debra had two children Katie born in 1976 and Adam born in 1980. Curt began working for Frank and Henry Tvrdik Construction and then Bosek Masonry. In 1980 Curt, along with his brother Rodney and his cousin Kenneth Tvrdik, started Tvrdik Concrete. Curt was an avid fisherman and hunter. A couple of his favorite quotes were ?Only 141 days until deer season?, ?OK ? one more and I gotta go? and ?I?m going around the block - I?ll be right back?. Curt loved to deer hunt and always knew how many days until the deer opener. Curt also loved to play softball for the Alexandria VFW and the Hideout teams. He loved sports especially football and watching the Vikings. Curt was a charter member of the North Country Bassin? Club and also an active member of the Forada Lions Club. Curt was very involved with the Lions Club and always volunteered his time for any project or event the Lions Club was involved with. Curtis Thomas Tvrdik died on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 58 years. He is survived by his children Katie Tvrdik of Alexandria; Adam Tvrdik of Alexandria; parents Frank and Clara Tvrdik of Alexandria; brother Rodney Tvrdik of Alexandria; sisters Ann and Dean Logan of Alexandria; Debbie and Bill Hildebrand of Champlin, MN; fiance? Cheryl Jennissen of Alexandria; uncles and aunts Florence Tvrdik of Alexandria; Lil Wildman of Glenwood, MN; Geraldine Tvrdik of Alexandria; Arthur and Evelyn Koep of Parkers Prairie, MN; Theresa Danelke of Parkers Prairie, MN; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; aunts, and uncles. A Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at St. Mary?s Catholic Church with the Reverend Steve Binsfeld officiating. Interment was in the Independent Bohemian Cemetery. Casket Bearers were Kenneth Tvrdik, Larry Okerlund, John Stellner, Steve Muzik, Terry Pavek, Tom Koudela, Steve Chan, and Verney Klemm. Honorary Casket Bearers were the Forada, Villard, and the Golden Brothers Lions Clubs. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.