Curtis E. Moerbe

Curtis E. Moerbe, 91, of Port Arthur passed away Monday, October 15, 2012 at Dubuis St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas. He was born August 26, 1921 in Port Arthur to Alvin and Bertha Goebel Moerbe. Curtis volunteered for military service during WWII. He joined the Army and was in the military police. He loved military marching bands and was very proud of this country. He started working as a helper in area shipyards, Gulfport, American Bridge, and Burton Shipyard. He worked his way up to vice president in charge of purchasing and eventually became part owner of Burton Shipyard. He was a member of the Propeller Club and co-founder of Levingston Moerbe Funeral Home. He also started and was part owner in G.D.M. Barge Company, on the board of directors of M Bank, and a partner in Vessel Repair Shipyard. He invested in local commercial real estate and enjoyed growing a business. Curtis was very proud of his family and always encouraged education and hard work. He led by example and would offer advise sparingly, but with plenty of wisdom. He was a life long member of Trinity Lutheran Church, an elder, and very involved in building maintenance and new projects. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 19, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Arthur with Reverend Timothy Dinger officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be Thursday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Curtis is survived by his wife, Lorene Moerbe of Port Arthur, TX., daughter, Linda Schulz and husband, Rolf of Bridge City, TX., son, Ron Moerbe and wife, Debbie of Bridge City, TX., six grandchildren, Stefan Schulz and wife, Mary, Jared Schulz and wife, Twana, Chelsie Ramos and husband, Rick, Cortnie Schexnaider and husband, Kevin, Kasie Long and husband, Scott, Kurt Moerbe and wife, Alexa, and ten great grandchildren. Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2400 5th Street, Port Arthur, TX. 77640