Curtis Lyle Schuckman

Curtis Lyle Schuckman, age 73, of Olathe, KS sadly passed away on August 16, 2024 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Curtis was born on April 9, 1951, to Edwin and Isabella Schuckman in LaCrosse, KS. After high school Curtis worked for Bemis Construction until he decided to attend Kansas State University, graduating in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. He started his career at Suburban Lawn and Garden for one year, and then ventured out and started his own company called Timberline Landscape in 1980. He enjoyed working on cars, attending car shows, doing lake activities, traveling, making new friends, and spending time with family. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the wonders of nature. Curtis was known for his quick wit and joke telling.

In 1976 Curtis met his future wife, Susan Conard at Kansas State. They were married five years later on August 1,1981, and in 1989 became the proud parents of twin boys Cory and Kyle Schuckman.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, brother Bill Schuckman, nephew Colburn Patterson, nieces Tina Wasinger Rumley, Brittany Wasinger and Courtney Stroud, and father-in-law William Conard.

Curtis is survived by his loving wife Susan, his sons Cory and Kyle, mother-in-law Dorothy Conard, his siblings Carol Howell, Velita Larson (Daryl), Rodney Schuckman, Marlene Wasinger (Tom), Diona Patterson, Emily Hallam, Jennifer Leapheart, Germaine Barrows, Ruben Schuckman (Kerry) and Chad Schuckman (Nellie). He is also survived by many cousins, an aunt and uncle, nieces and nephews, in-laws, and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First Baptist Church of Shawnee, 11400 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203 on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 11:00 am. A visitation with the family will be at the church beginning at 9:30 am. Honorary pallbearers will be Cory Schuckman, Kyle Schuckman, Chad Schuckman, Rodney Schuckman, Ruben Schuckman, Daryl Larson and Tom Wasinger.

A graveside service will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Liebenthal, KS on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 11:00 am.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Curtis Schuckman Memorial Fund and can be sent to Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 7700 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Overland Park, KS 66202.

Condolences

  1. Denise & Marcel Gutierrez on August 19, 2024 at 7:49 pm

    Finding words to express our deepest sympathy since losing Curtis is difficult, but know we care so much for him and your family. We enjoyed the time we spent with Curtis through the years. We will miss our fun outings and regular dinner dates as couples. Curtis was funny and could talk with anyone. It’s been a tough 6 years, but we are glad we were part of his life journey. We will miss Curtis dearly, but I am sure he is joking with his loved ones in Heaven. Remember the good times you shared! Praying for peace and healing.



  2. Stacie Mullen on August 19, 2024 at 8:22 pm

    I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Praying for peace, comfort and healing to you.



  3. Patty Kruse on August 19, 2024 at 9:47 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Praying for God’s peace to comfort you and His presence to see you through the days ahead, and remind he will never let you walk alone, in Jesus’ name, amen.



  4. Stacie Dinkel on August 19, 2024 at 10:07 pm

    Rest in Peace sweet Uncle. I love you.



  5. Steve and Theresa Clark on August 20, 2024 at 7:46 am

    We are truly saddened by the loss of our friend Curtis. He gave our family such great opportunities and memories ! We think of him everytime we go to Table Rock Lake. I pray that all of your happy memories with him will soon replace your grief. Much love.



  6. Jeannie & Gary Diener on August 20, 2024 at 8:40 am

    It’s so hard to say goodbye to our friend of 50 some years.
    Our times of camping and boating, vacations, K-State games and dinner/movie nights all meant so much to us.
    Curtis never knew a stranger.
    His humor expressed his love for friends and life. We will miss you Curtis ❤️



  7. Dylan Allen on August 20, 2024 at 6:58 pm

    Rest in peace Curtis.
    My thoughts and prayers go out to the Schuckman family. Curtis Schuckman was one of the most honorable men and mentors I was lucky enough to meet and work with. I learned a lot from him! He will forever be in my heart, work method and dad jokes.



  8. Judy Cooper on August 21, 2024 at 7:39 pm

    Dear Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in the coming days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    God Bless you and your family!
    Sincerely,
    Judy Cooper



  9. Randy Schuckman on August 22, 2024 at 6:13 am

    God Speed dear cousin and wonderful friend! I will always remember the great, fun times we had growing up. We laughed at everything back then, great times. Love you, man.



  10. Maria Mingos on August 23, 2024 at 8:26 am

    Steve and I have known Curtis since the late 90’s when Timberline Landscaping started working at our house and office. Curtis was so friendly, witty, knowledgeable, and professional. He was a great storyteller who loved his family, his dogs (Hailey was one) as well as his clients. Curtis was a great role model to Cory and Kyle. Both sons share his moral and work ethic. Curtis will be dearly missed by many but at least his is out of pain and in good hands. God bless and prayers to his family.



  11. Declan Conard on August 23, 2024 at 2:55 pm

    I love you Curtis. See you in heaven. 🥲



  12. Diona Patterson on August 23, 2024 at 3:20 pm

    Curtis, my brother, my friend. I am so blessed to have you as my brother. I had 5 brothers – one was my father -brother he was oldest and helped take care of me, he died. Curtis was my friend-brother, same class different school. Sometimes those 2 years difference between us would seem so great and other times we would be doing the exact same things with the same group of friends. I liked when St. Mikes played La Crosse Public in sports. I would be cheering for the best-looking guy on the other team – my brother Curtis. I liked how my daughter got to be your flower girl. Colburn was included with your boys and some people thought he was one of the twin boys. I will miss how these last couple of years, whenever we got together, we spent so many hours talking. We sat together because we both had physical limitations. I will miss you so much. Now our baby brother, Chad, will need to fill that empty space that your leaving left.
    Please give Colburn a hug from his mom.



  13. Elaine Johnson on August 24, 2024 at 9:59 am

    Dear Susan,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and yours. Please take some quiet moments to care for yourself in this difficult time.



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