Mason, MI
God called His servant, and our loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Dr. R.G. Curtiss, Jr., home on July 10, 2011. He was born on November 4, 1925 in Barryton, MI to Hester (McCaman) and R.G. Curtiss, Sr.
After graduating from Lansing Sexton High School, he proudly served during WWII as a Navy SeaBee stationed in the Philippines.
He then graduated from Alma College and received his medical degree in 1957 from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
“Doc” enjoyed teaching medical students at MSU and selflessly served the Lansing community as a physician until retiring in 2002. He was awarded the Walter F. Patenge Medal of Public Service in 1995 by the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and was beloved by his patients and respected by his colleagues and students.
He had an immense heart for those in need and gave generously of his time and resources. He also had an uncanny ability to see the good in everyone.
“Kurt” was preceded in death by his loving wife and best friend of 49 years, Irma Jane (Howison). He is survived by 3 children: Jane Curtiss, Rex (Peggy) Curtiss and Jill (Steve) Raike; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; and one granddog.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, July 15, 2011 at Central Free Methodist Church, 828 N. Washington Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 with the Rev. Douglas A. Bradshaw of Williamston Free Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing, MI with Military Honors provided by American Legion Browne-Cavender Post # 148. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 from 6-8 PM, and Thursday, July 14, 2011 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM.
Those desiring may make contributions to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, PO Box 931517, Cleveland, OH 44101-8713; Heartland Hospice, 865 S. Cedar, Mason, MI 48854; or, Smile Train, PO Box 96231, Washington, D.C., 20090-6231.
On-line condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimanmason.com
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