Donald Curler

Donald R. Curler, age 80, of Homosassa, FL died Saturday, May 10, 2014 in Lecanto, FL. Donald was born on October 31, 1933 in Bay City, MI, the son of Alvin and Margaret Curler.  In 1958 he started Linwood Cycle Sales in his garage. He went on to become owner of Linwood Honda in Linwood, MI. He started the Valley Trail Riders in Rhodes, MI where he made many friends. Donald had a true zest for life. He loved his family, racing motorcycles, traveling, dancing, and spending time with friends from the Honda shop. Donald was Baptist.

Donald was predeceased by his first wife Virginia, son; Chris, two brothers and a sister.

Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Patricia Curler of Homosassa, FL, sons; Roland and his wife Colleen Curler, Linwood, MI; Donald R. Curler Jr. of Las Vegas, NV; two stepsons; Chuck and his wife Vanesha McNett of  Homosassa, FL, David and his wife Jeannine Carll of Homosassa, FL; step daughter; Paula and her husband Addam Miller of Inverness, FL; Mother in law; Anna Wolfgram, Deland, FL; eleven grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family will hold a Celebration of Life for Mr. Curler at Valley Trail Riders, Rhodes, MI at a later date. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.