Curt T. Flanagan, 62, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at his residence. Curt was born on March 19, 1951 to Clifford and Frances (Kienle) Flanagan in Evanston, Illinois. He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1969 and attended Elgin Jr. College in Elgin, Illinois. Curt married Joette Norton on August 21, 1971 at St. Mary's Church in Montpelier. He worked for GripCo Fasteners in Montpelier for 25 years and had been employed at Petosky Plastics in Hartford City since their opening. Curt was an avid golfer belonging to the Lakeview Golf Club in Eaton. He routinely played in the Redeye Tournament in Eaton, as well as the Muncie District Tournament. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Joette; three brothers, Chris Flanagan of New Castle, Cliff (Betty) Flanagan of Port Richie, FL, and Charles Flanagan of Aurora, IL; brothers-in-law, Robert Norton, and Mike (Judy) Norton; sisters-in-law, Betty (Joe) Logan, Rosella (Ted) Bales, Barbara (JR.) Mills, and Rosylea (Jerry) Hummer. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., with Father Dave Newton presiding. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery in Montpelier. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home.