A memorial service for Chris will be held at St. Pete Vineyard Church on
December 3rd at 4:00 p.m. in the SPV auditorium, with dinner reception following the service.
December 3rd at 4:00 p.m. in the SPV auditorium, with dinner reception following the service.
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Chris Curtler went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 10, 2022. Chris was born in New Jersey on September 19, 1947, the youngest of three brothers. He was raised in "the glorious state of Virginia," coming to Florida in 1973, after graduate school at the University of Chicago. Chris was a psychotherapist in Pinellas and Manatee Counties for 49 years. He was semi-retired, continuing to share his love and wisdom with those clients he still saw.
Always a good man, referred to by his wife as, "Dudley Do Right," he came to know the Lord after a long process 22 years ago. He became known for asking people how he could pray for them, then praying for them in that moment. Always frugal, he became much more generous. He persevered in seeking to know and love people as Jesus does. He felt called to preach the message of the power of vulnerability, as he believed it to be the path to healing and intimacy, as it was for him. His favorite Bible verses were: 2 Corinthians 12:9-11. |
His wife, children, and grandchildren will always remember him as a person with a great sense of humor and a fun-loving nature. He was a great appreciator of life: food, places, NFL football, but people the most, especially his family and closest friends.
Chris is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathleen Bishop; his brother, Doug Curtler; his three grown children: Ross Curtler (Christie), Kelly Albrecht (Josh), and Devin Curtler; and grandchildren: Desiree, Joshie, Isaac, and Noah.
Chris is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathleen Bishop; his brother, Doug Curtler; his three grown children: Ross Curtler (Christie), Kelly Albrecht (Josh), and Devin Curtler; and grandchildren: Desiree, Joshie, Isaac, and Noah.
In honor of Chris's memory, and in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of his favorite missions:
CRU (Campus Crusades for Christ) <-- (Click here to give.)
Chris & Kathleen's son, Ross Curtler and his wife, Christie, are ministering in East Asia. You will be directed to Account #0576665 - International Staff to 'Give a Gift'.
St. Pete Vineyard Church <-- (Click here to give and/or leave a message for Chris's family.)
SPV has an outstanding homeless outreach here in Pinellas County.
Open Hearts Ministries <-- (Click here to give.)
Chris & Kathleen's friends of 40+ years have a ministry in Nicaragua. They played a significant role in bringing Chris to Christ, showing him he could still have FUN as a Christian.
CRU (Campus Crusades for Christ) <-- (Click here to give.)
Chris & Kathleen's son, Ross Curtler and his wife, Christie, are ministering in East Asia. You will be directed to Account #0576665 - International Staff to 'Give a Gift'.
St. Pete Vineyard Church <-- (Click here to give and/or leave a message for Chris's family.)
SPV has an outstanding homeless outreach here in Pinellas County.
Open Hearts Ministries <-- (Click here to give.)
Chris & Kathleen's friends of 40+ years have a ministry in Nicaragua. They played a significant role in bringing Chris to Christ, showing him he could still have FUN as a Christian.