Curtis Lyle Person

“Buster”

Curt Person passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2026 at Majestic Pines Assisted Living with family at his side. Curt was born on Nov. 29, 1929 to Arnold and Agnes Person on the family farm in Hector, MN. He was known as “Buster” in Hector. Buster graduated from Hector High School in 1947.

In his early years,Curt farmed with his father and uncle but traveled during the winter for construction opportunities. He loved hunting, fishing, reading and gun collecting. Curt and Rita met in Canada while he was working on the St Laurence Seaway project. They married in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada on April 5, 1958. They bought the Itascan Motel in Grand Rapids MN and ran it from 1969-1980. He finished his career as an over-the-road truck driver and retired at the age of 70. It is a remarkable achievement to have lived almost a century. He witnessed innumerable changes in the world and did so with an ability to adapt and accept. He was born at home in the farmhouse his grandfather built and he died at home. On his terms.

Preceding him in death is his wife Rita Person, father and mother, Arnold and Agnes Person, his sister Phyllis (Clarence) Stromley, and his son Michael Person.

He is survived by his four daughters, Rebecca (James) Anderson, Patricia Person, Jolene (Steven) Miller and Kari Person and his five grandchildren Makaila Miller, Kaitlyn (Jake) Schwitalla, Cullen (Katie) Anderson , Jack Anderson, Macaria Person and great granddaughter Daphne Anderson.