Curt James Hynek

Curt James Hynek

Belle Plaine

Curt James Hynek, 53, born February 2nd, 1972, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday September 10th at his home in Swisher, Iowa.

He was a loving father, husband, son, grandfather, teacher, coach and friend to many. If he wasn’t working you could likely find him entertaining one of his many hobbies: fishing, tending to his garden, hunting or trapping, unless it was after 8 pm in which case you could find him half asleep on the recliner in front of the TV.

Curt was a graduate of Prairie High School, Class of 1990, Kirkwood Community College and Coe College, Class of 1994. He was an art teacher for 30 years; the majority of that career spent at Linn Mar elementary and middle schools. “He was affectionately known as the long-haired art teacher.” He did his best to create a fun, free and eccentric environment for his students. While many of his students may not have grown up to be artists, he took pride in providing each student the opportunity to express their creativity as well as an escape from what he would consider other boring schoolwork.

He is survived by his wife Kim, two sons: Jesse (Gabby) and Calvin (Michelle) and daughter Coilee, his loving parents Jim and Sandy, his brother Brian, and Papa to his granddaughters Haisley and Nola. His sisters-in-law Lori (Andy) and Johnnette (Bob). And nieces and nephews and their families: Megan (Phil), Ben (Taylor), Jacob (Lauren) Jeremiah and Adelaide.

Curt was preceded in death by his father-in-law Lauren Denzler and grandparents Ed and Lynelle Hynek and Delores and Frank Tomash.

The family will receive friends at the Swisher American Legion on Monday, September 15th from 4 to 8 pm. Leave your funeral shirt in the closet and dress casual – for Curt was a pretty casual guy.

He was a joy in so many of our lives and a good man. He is very loved and will be missed.

Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service is assisting the family. www.neuhausfuneralservice.com