Curtis Fluhrer, Ridgefield, WA

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Raymond Curtis Fluhrer. Born on June 7, 1946, in Astoria, Oregon, Curt passed away on June 17, 2024, at OHSU Hospital in Portland. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Etta Fluhrer.

Curt is survived by his wife Jeanne; his sons, Derrick (wife Dena) of Sammamish, Washington, and Scott of Miami, Florida; his granddaughters, Rachael Sibug (husband Adrian), Ashley Bandeira (husband Renato), and Sofia Fluhrer; and his great-grandchildren, Amelia and Harrison Sibug, Vince and Paula Bandeira; sister Rae Dean McCaw (husband Gary); brother-in-law Glen Bay (Marie); nephews, David Slotte (wife Randi), Stephen Slotte (husband Kris), Craig Slotte, and Matthew Scott (husband James), as well as foreign exchange students whom he considered family: Augusta Parra from Ecuador, Abelardo, Camila, and Roberto Targino from Brazil, and Alejandro Bustos from England.

After graduating from Astoria High School in 1964, Curt went on to study at Clatsop Community College.

Curt dedicated his life to the family cedar shingle business, a legacy dating back to the late 1800s. He had a passion for tools and woodworking and a love for his Golden Retrievers. Curt was an active community member, having served as a past member of the Clatskanie Kiwanis, a past member of the Clatskanie Cruisers, a member of Faith Lutheran Church, and a previous board member of the Oregon Community Foundation.

Curt and Jeanne lived in Clatskanie for 42 years before splitting their time between homes in Mesa, Arizona, and Ridgefield, Washington. They traveled extensively throughout the world, enriching their lives with diverse experiences and friendships.

Curt was a lifelong devoted Christian. He was known by many for his kindness and honesty. His legacy of love, generosity, and dedication will continue to live on in the hearts of his family and friends.