R. Curtis Phillipy, 93, of Richland, PA passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born December 5, 1929, in Richland, PA, he was the son of Rufus and Emma Frantz Phillipy. Curtis is survived by his wife of 70 years, Fern B. (Edris) Phillipy; children, JoAnn Arnold (Barry), Sandra Strause (Joseph), and Frederick Phillipy (companion, Robert Kepner); seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and siblings, Peter Phillipy, Fern Hitz, and Orpha Schoener, Curtis was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Adams (Leonard); two great-grandchildren; and siblings, Leah Ziegler, and Dorothy Phillipy. Curtis served in the Army for two years and returned home to take over the family dairy farm, later changing to hog and chicken farming, retiring in 1992. Curtis continued to enjoy helping others including the local food pantry and tinkering in his shop. Curtis could fix anything. He was a member of the Little Swatara Church of the Brethren. Visitation with the family will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a memorial service beginning at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Grose Funeral Home, 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, PA. A graveside service will follow at Little Swatara Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 31 Rehrersburg Rd., Bethel, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Harvest, 117 Morgan Dr, Reading, PA 19608