Curtis Wayne Samson

Curtis W. Samson (63) of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the Oklahoma Heart Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Curtis Wayne Samson was born on August 20, 1960 to Sig and Margaret (Bjornson) Samson. He graduated from Red River High School. Curt attended the University of Minnesota Crookston where he received his degree in Radio Broadcasting and Communication. He had a remarkable speaking voice and a natural gift for captivating an audience. His talents later lended attendance to the Mason City College of Auctioneer and he became a licensed auctioneer. Curt began his radio career working at Leighton Broadcasting KYCK in Grand Forks, ND. Curt was employed by KFYR radio, Curt had many entrepreneurial pursuits. He moved to Cavalier, ND, where he built, from the ground up, the C-Store and the No Place Bar & Grill. Curtis had 4 children,Hedi, Wayne, Barbie and Lindsey. He began his Ham Radio interest in Cavalier and his “towers” were the talk of the town. He met Rhonda in 2007. He worked at Big Country 99.5/KVOO Rhonda worked for the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. He enjoyed his time with the Mayes County Amateur Radio Club in Pryor, call sign KCOFHF just outside of Foyil. He developed telephone transfer and answering skills, as well as public relations experience. He had a vast knowledge of electronics and electrical skills. Curtis W. Samson will be cremated and his ashes will be buried at the Vicar Lutheran Cemetery in Mountain, ND. He is survived by Rhonda Birse; 3 brothers, Lee Samson (Jan) of Hastings, MN, Terry Samson (June Samson) of Queen Valley, Arizona, and Carlo Samson (Kim) of Canon City Colorado; children, Heidi Soliman (Dr. Mahmoud) of Fargo, ND, Dr. Wayne Samson (Stephanie) of Fargo, ND, Barbie Weyer (Jordan) of Rochester, MN, and Lindsey Samson of Plymouth, MN; grandchildren, Julianna, Gabriella, Siraj (Heidi), Mia, Maxie, Brynja, Elska (Dr. Wayne), Weston and Wilder (Barbie) and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother, Randy Jo Samson, his father and mother, Sig Samson and Margaret Samson. Curtis will be missed by his friends, family and the members of the Mayes County Amateur Radio Club. He was also called speaker of the house. “At his best, Curtis was infectiously charismatic and fearlessly himself.” God took another angel home. My angel Curtis Samson rest in peace love you my sweetie Rhonda Birse

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Curtis Wayne Samson

August 20, 1960 - July 12, 2024