OREGON – Curtis W. Shouer, 49, of Oregon, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at his home.

He was born Jan. 13, 1964, in Freeport, the son of Thomas and Darlene (Remmers) Shouer. Curt was a 1982 graduate of Oregon High School and attended Rock Valley College. He had worked in the family business in Oregon and at Quebecor in Mount Morris. Curt enjoyed fishing and collecting antiques, and was involved in volunteer work, including Rockford Contact.

He is survived by his parents, Tom and Darlene Shouer of Oregon; brother, Dean (Jennifer) Shouer of West Linn, Ore.; nieces, Nina Harp, Mallory (Brandon) Herring, and Sarah Jean Shouer; nephew, Timothy Jacob Shouer; and special friend, Melody Maves of Dixon.