Curtiss Joseph Govero, 85, Tiff

Curtiss Joseph Govero, 85, of Tiff died May 13, 2021, at his home. Mr. Govero worked at Hamilton and De Soto Shoe Co. He enjoyed cutting wood, hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, throwing horseshoes, coaching his children in baseball and softball, playing baseball ,and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Tiff. Born Sept. 7, 1935, in Tiff, he was the son of the late Raymond and Valerie (Boyer) Govero.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years: Barbara Lee (Gipson) Govero of Tiff, whom he married in June 1952 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He also is survived by five children: Don (Sharon) Govero of Tiff, Alan (Anita) Govero of Cadet, Ellen Govero of Tiff, Pat (Mike) Boyer of Tiff and Jan (Randy) Pinson of Cadet; three brothers: Kay (Pat) Govero of Bonne Terre, Richard (Ray) Govero of Tiff and Ronnie Govero of Cadet; a sister: Peggy Young of De Soto; 15 grandchildren: Jason, Jennifer, Dustin, Lucas, Nathan, Larissa, Zeb, Clint, Chelsea, Latonya, Kati, Eric, Beau, Caleb and Sean; 33 great-grandchildren: Jade, Albany, Samantha, Jessica, Alex, Carli, Carter, Curtis, Dalton, Kerstyne, Lincoln, Donte, Huk, Madeline, Grace, Waylon, Kinslee, Riverly, Eli, Brayden, Jocelyn, Alexis, Tyson, Olivia, Cooper, John, Kaitlyn, Morgan, Joe, Bailey, Elaina, Karson and Addilyn; four great great-grandchildren: Hunter, Lonni, Octavia and Hendrix; and many other family and friends.

He alsowas preceded in death by six siblings: Phillip Govero, Paulie Govero, Bonnie Backof, Barbara Dean Love, Maxine Johnston and Mary Ann Bourbon; and two great-grandchildren: Steven and Patton.

Funeral services were held May 19 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tiff, officiated by Father Anthony Dattilo. Burial was in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Tiff. Donations may be made to St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in De Soto.