Eugene Cleveland Curtsinger lll "Bud" Curtsinger - clay artist, husband, dad and brother - passed away suddenly on September 15, 2024. His wisdom, gentle wit, and sense of adventure will be sorely missed. Born in 1952 in South Bend, Indiana, Bud was the son of Eugene C Curtsinger and Barbara Ann Curtsinger. He is survived by his wife Barrie, his children Elisabeth and Allen, and siblings James, Michael, Mary, and Christine. With a keen eye for the art, Bud was recognized as a gifted ceramic artist and potter. After receiving his MFA from Indiana State University. He taught ceramics and inspired countless students over the years. Adventurous, and with a love of sailing, he also co-founded a unique sailing charter business by introducing the beautiful tall ship - the schooner Red Witch - to the Great Lakes. A funeral Mass in celebration of Bud's life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the Church of the Incarnation at the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas. Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home in Irving, TX is handling the arrangements. In remembrance of Bud's life and in lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests that donations be directed to the Children's Miracle Network, the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+), or the American Heart Association. A reception following the funeral Mass will be held in the Gorman Lecture Center Faculty Lounge.