George G. Curtman, DVM, of Union, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at the age of 82.
He was born March 22, 1943, to Wendell “G.W.” and Virginia (Kleffner) Curtman in Meta.
He was united in marriage June 20, 1964, to Susan Skornia at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Owensville.
After graduating from Owensville High School in 1960, George earned his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1965, followed by his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1970. Later that year, George moved his family to Union, where he founded the Union Veterinary Clinic, and began serving the community as both a large and small animal veterinarian. Over his 30+ year career, George cared for animals throughout Franklin, Jefferson, Warren, Gasconade, St. Charles, and St. Louis Counties.
He enjoyed raising Black Angus cattle and gardening on his farm.
During the summer months, George and his family travelled extensively throughout the United States and Canada.
In retirement, he enjoyed outings with his cousins, relatives, and many friends.
George loved all animals, but he had a special place in his heart for his border collies, his bloodhound, and family cats.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wendell and Virginia; mother and father-in-law Lena (Berger) and Francis Skornia; and sisters-in-law Jeanie (Skornia) Mofield and Cathy Skornia.
George is survived by his wife, Susan; daughter, Jane Curtman-Schroeder and husband Matthew of Washington; grandchildren, Rachel Portuondo and husband Nico and Claire Schroeder, all of Washington; great-grandchildren, Alejandro and Mateo Portuondo; brother, Wendell Curtman and wife Betty of Owensville; brother-in-law, Charles Skornia and wife Charlotte of Jefferson City; and nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Feb. 2, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Owensville with Fr. Philip Kane officiating. Interment was in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to Franklin County Humane Society in Union or Owensville Senior Center; please note “In memory of George G. Curtman, DVM.”
Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville.
This obit is being rerun from last week with changes at the request of the family.
