DEARBORN -- Curtis A. Jordet, the managing editor of the Royal Oak Tribune, died in his sleep Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in his Dearborn home. He was 44.  An autopsy has been conducted, but the family is awaiting official word on what caused his death, said his father, Donald Jordet. 
"He was well-liked by everyone. He was very active in the area," Donald Jordet said. 
A 16-year employee, Mr. Jordet rose through the ranks at the newspaper before being named its second-in-command for editorial decisions about four years ago, his father said. 
A past president of the Royal Oak Kiwanis Club, Mr. Jordet dressed as Santa Claus at the group's Christmas parties and served as Sunday school superintendent at his church, St. Paul Lutheran in Dearborn. 
Survivors include his wife, Janis; three daughters, Allison, Stephanie and Ashley; his parents, Donald and June; a sister; and a grandfather. 
Visitation will be from 3-9 p.m. today and noon-9 p.m. Thursday in the Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood, Dearborn. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Paul Lutheran, 21915 Beech.