Curtis Olin Wilford, 57

Curtis Wilford was born September 13, 1965 in Superior, Nebraska and died peacefully on November 2, 2022 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 57 with his wife at his side.

During his life, Curtis lived in Superior, Nebraska, Emporia, Kansas, Council Bluffs, Iowa and Papillion, Nebraska, with several professions including radio DJ, wedding DJ, audio-visual design and installation, military antique dealer and most recently as owner and founder of Omaha Knife in La Vista, Nebraska for the last 10 years.

Curtis is survived by his wife Jennifer (Allen) Wilford; brother Tom Wilford (Lori); sister Liz Weeldreyer (Sandy); brother Brad Wilford (Kathie); brother Dave Wilford (Mary Jean); brother Denny Wilford; sister-in-law Angela Allen; nieces and nephews Emily, Magdala, Justin, Alex, Lily, Daniel, Bryce, Caleb, Camden, Lindsey, Gerrit, and Grace; and his most loyal companion Izzy the Boxer.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents Everett and Wanda Wilford; sister Rosanna; brothers Richard, Maurice and Rex Wilford.

He would be pleased and grateful to know that the following six very special men in his life are escorting him to his final resting place. Pallbearers will be brother Tom Wilford, brother Brad Wilford, brother Denny Wilford, nephew Justin Wilford, nephew Bryce Allen, beloved friend John McClaren.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the visitation, funeral and burial service.
For those wishing to send monetary memorials, the family requests they be sent to ALK Positive, Inc, which is a fund dedicated to improving the life expectancy and quality of life for ALK-positive cancer patients worldwide. Donations can be made online at https://alkpositive.kindful.com/.