Name: Visitation for Dr. Curtis A. Liechty
Start: 2016-04-22T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-04-22T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

74, of East Lansing, M.D., died Friday. Memorial services 3 p.m. Saturday at The Peoples Church, East Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Apr. 18, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Curtis Liechty

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62 Entries

Lisa English

February 21, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Liechty was a true genetlman. He delivered my first son and was a big help during the delivery of my second child who was born with spinal bifida. I remember one of his visits after I delivered my second child, I was upset and feeling like I wasn't getting answer. Dr. Liechty was the calming factor I needed at the time. I still appreciate his calm demeanor and reassurance. I also ran into Dr. Liechty at Peoples Church. I mentioned to him that he was the dr that delievered my son. He seemed shyly honored at the compliment. He seemed a little shy in that he didn't like the attention. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my father and sister and know how hard it is to lose those special people in our lives. Dr. Liechty was a hero to so many of his patience.

Lynne Whatley-Griffith

April 28, 2016

Jenny,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. You are in my thought and prayers. I haven't seen or spoken to you in many years, since moving from MI to NC, but think of you and your family often. I have wonderful memories of living next door to you on Farwood Dr. Your family holds a special place in my heart. Your dad was a wonderful man, who touched the lives and hearts of many. What a blessing! God Bless you and your mom and sisters during this difficult time.

michael frank

April 25, 2016

Very sorry to hear about your father Jenny. I have fond memories of babysitting at your house back in High School, and your dad was always very kind. Hope to see you and your family sometime under happier circumstances.

April 24, 2016

Rest in well deserved peace Dr. Liechty.

Peggy Watanabe

April 23, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Curt's passing. He was a good friend. I grieve for you and your family.. I know if Gus were still here he would say the same. I am sorry I didn't learn of his death sooner so I could have come for his memorial. Know that my thoughts are with you.

April 23, 2016

Prayers for comfort and remembering visits by the pool at Cancun last month. Mary Krieger (Ypsilanti, MI)

Linda Harkness (Read)

April 23, 2016

To the family and friends of Dr. Curtis Liechty. Curt was an amazing physician and person. The Liechty family became a part of our life after our move to East Lansing. We attended Peoples Church together; our children attended East Lansing Schools together; John was my son's (Jessie) first friend in this new community. Brenda, Bonnie, and Jenny baby sat for my children; and we were neighbors. I worked with Dr. Liechty in Labor and Delivery for many years at Sparrow Hospital. He was always a kind, compassionate physician with a great sense of humor. Dr. Liechty will always be remembered for the many lives he touched. All who met Dr. Liechty were privileged in the many ways he enlightened the lives of others. May fond memories bring you comfort in the loss of such a precious person. My thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family. It was a joy to have known such a generous and loving man.

Lisa (Thomas) Cohen

April 22, 2016

We were so saddened by the news. Sending prayers for strength and continued faith.

Steve Parks

April 21, 2016

A fine man. I thoroughly enjoyed him being in our golf league at Forest Akers for many years. He always had a kind word and was respectful to everyone.

Kelly Woods

April 21, 2016

To the family of Dr. Liechty......I am very sorry for your loss, it sounds as though he had a wonderful, fulfilling life. He delivered my daughter in 1984, and I have found memories of him and his office staff....always professional, and yet caring and compassionate......May your memories give you strength.

Robin Wolever

April 21, 2016

I was very sad to see the passing of my very first OBGYN. Dr. Liechty delivered my son 26 years ago next month by C-section. I will never forget his comment when I said" I think I am going to get sick" He replied,"I don't think so...I have your stomach in my hands". I said, What? your supposed to get the baby! At that point, he had my heart forever. What great care he gave me. God bless, Dr. Liechty!

Peg Wilfong

April 21, 2016

Sending love and prayers to Dr. Liechty's family, I was saddened by the news of Dr. Liechty's passing. I volunteer with Mary at Sparrow Gift Shop.
Peg Wilfong (Friday Group)

Rick Mukherjee

April 20, 2016

We are so sorry to hear about Dr.Liechty's untimely passing. He was a great father, grandfather, friend and a human being in general. We will always remember him and he will be truly missed.

Rick and Julie Mukherjee

Carolyn Sherrill

April 20, 2016

All of us in the Meridian Community Band are saddened by the passing of Curt, not only a fine musician but a wonderful gentleman. At our concert this Friday evening, we will celebrate his life by performing the William Himes arrangement of "Amazing Grace," which opens with a chorus of trumpets. Peace to all of you during this sad time.

Don Kuiper, MD

April 20, 2016

I was saddened by the sudden passing of Curt. As a medical staff colleague at Sparrow, I valued the fact that he was a team player. He was a leader in medical staff quality and credentialing. I will miss him.

April 20, 2016

I am saddened by the news of your family's loss. Take solice in the many wonderful memories created together.
-Bruce Angell, Sycamore Elementary, Holt, MI

Kim Gamet

April 20, 2016

I was deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Dr. Liechty. I had the honor and pleasure of working with him for many years at Sparrow Labor and Delivery. He was always the picture of professional. At the many recent retirement parties he was the life of the party. So kind, caring, fun loving and personable. They don't make many like him in this life. May God hold you all in his loving arms during this most difficult time. I am blessed to have had his influence on my life.

George Kleiber

April 20, 2016

I knew Curt from the board of Lansing Symphony ,Sparrow Hospital & our daughters who are friends
Here is a poem for Curt as I prefer the absurdity of writing pins to the absurdity of not writing poems
When love means more and sunsets
As time passes love means more and sunsets
Man I believe , must build strength into himself
Sail uncharted seas
Break the crust of logic
Laugh like children
Love and live forever
Thus true love can represent
Eternity
Always searching to express ones vision in people and in
The simple aspects of human life , and in the relation of man
To nature , lately I listen more tithe stars wise and utterly patient in their silent staring
What is a hour , week , year ,
Or a lifetime ? What is time
When love means more , and
Sunsets,
Curt , soulmate to your wife ,father , grandfather , friend
You are loved forever .
Dr george Kleiber

Deb (Zuidema) Green

April 20, 2016

Mary & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Dr. Liechy for many years at CAOB/GYN. He was not only a great doctor and boss but also a wonderful human being. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Christopher Bondy

April 19, 2016

To the Liechty family,

My condolences go out to the entire family. I have many fond memories of visiting the Liechty household growing up and Dr. Liechty always made me feel so welcome. His legacy lives on in the goodness of the entire family.

Dawn Deak

April 19, 2016

Very sorry for your loss. Dr. Liechty was always such a kind neighbor. Thinking of you all.

George Lehman in back, Curt supervising, and me at the wheel

Brian Neuenschwander

April 19, 2016

This has been a nostalgic and a melancholy day, my having heard of Curt's death only this morning. Curt was my childhood hero. A cousin five years my senior, he seemed like a giant when I was only eight or ten years old. How amazingly tall and strong and handsome he was! I loved to ride with him on the tractor at the family farm! During fmily gatherings, I remember him helping turn dozens of chickens roasting on special grates over half-barrels in the back yard, behind the beloved old farmhouse. I vividly remember rolling down the hill there, curled up inside an old tractor tire. And chasing fireflys. And exploring the mysterious, musty barn. Those were the best days of my youth. Because my father was Air Force, I got to see Curt only sporadically during summer visits to Berne. After my mid-teens, we never crossed paths again. But the young man that I still idolize has been frequently in my heart and in my mind all these past 60 years. He will always live there.

Patrick & Janet Scheetz

April 19, 2016

Mary and Liechty Family members, please know that there are many men of the FOF golf group in Lansing who will thoroughly miss your husband. With the passing of Curt, one of the very best men of this world was taking taken from us too early in life. He was always jovial, friendly, sociable, gracious, and forever very, very helpful to others who needed his assistance in this world. A finer man cannot be found in this universe than Dr. Curtis A. Liechty. May your fondest memories of your times with him be everlasting remembrances.

craig corey

April 19, 2016

Dear Mary, words cannot express the utter sadness that I felt this morning upon learning of Curt's death. I will forever be indebted to both of you, not only for your loyal patronage over these many, many years, but also for being such wonderful people. It was a real pleasure Mary.

Most humbly, and sincerely,
Craig S. Corey

Lynsey Moore-Ferris

April 19, 2016

Dear Liechty family,
My prayers are with you. I am stunned. I really don't know what else to say except you all are thought of and remembered often and fondly. Love, Lynsey Moore Ferris

Sandy Klusack

April 19, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Liechty will always have a place in my heart. In 1979 he delivered my daughter who was born two months premature. I am so thankful that he was there. It was a very critical situation and because of his expertise we have a healthy beautiful daughter.

Lorri Miller

April 19, 2016

Dear Bonnie,

My mom, sister and I are so sorry for your loss, we had the privilege to meet your father at your wedding to Matt. He was so excited for the two of you. We are sending our love and prayers to you, Matt and Riley and your entire family. May your father be in the company of angels.

Amy, Mary Lee & Lorri Miller
Lansing

April 19, 2016

I would like to send my condolences to the entire Liechty family. I only knew Curt from playing tennis with him in Cancun over the last 15 yrs. or so and could not help but like him as a friend and competitor. He always gave 100% on the tennis court and after reading about his life, I realize that he gave more than that to everyone whose life he touched. Sincerely, Rick Strnad of Buffalo NY

Jody Knol

April 19, 2016

Dear Mary and Family,

I was devastated to learn of Curt's sudden passing. The entire community shares in your grief and loss for a man who cared so much for so many. Curt and I shared a love of choral music and it was a privilege to serve with him on the Lansing Symphony board. His kind and loving smile will forever be indelibly etched in my memory.

Sharon Burrell

April 19, 2016

Mary, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts.

April 19, 2016

We were so sorry to hear of Curt's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary, and the entire Liechty family.
Sue and Gary Foltz

Suzanne Sorkin,MD

April 19, 2016

Dr. Liechty chaired a Sparrow committee on which I served. He had the perfect chair qualities of being organized, calm, fair and respectful of all. It was an honor to get to work with him in this capacity. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

Lisa Davis

April 19, 2016

Thoughts and prayers to family and friends. I really appreciated Dr. Liechty for his kind compassionate attitude during the birth of my daughter. He took the time to explain everything. He had the best bedside manner. Being the first birth (and only) he made it more enjoyable with his humor and smile. Heaven has received a wonderful angel in this man.

Dottie Berzins

April 19, 2016

I only knew Curt through church, but always found him to be so warm and welcoming, always with a smile on his face. We, at The Peoples Church, will miss him. Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, father and friend.

April 19, 2016

Mary and family -

We were so sad to hear of Curt's passing. He delivered our dear Dana. I'll never forget his kind manner and words to say nothing of his professionalism as a physician. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan and Jim Steffe
Asheville, NC

Joan Keilen

April 18, 2016

Dr. Liechty was our doctor through all three of our children's deliveries -- he was a kind and very knowledgeable human being -- and I had somewhat complicated pregnancies that resulted in 3 beautiful children. We want his family to know that we are forever grateful for his knowledge and dedication to his profession. Blessings to all of you -- and I am sure he treasured all of you deeply and will watch over you.

Joan Keilen
Gull Lake Michigan

Jan Elzey

April 18, 2016

Mary, I have not kept in touch over the years, but I have many memories of times we spent in high school, especially choir and the senior trip. We lost a very good man and the world is better that Curt walked this earth.

Jan Elzey

Chris Loughrin

April 18, 2016

Our thoughts are with you Mary and the entire Liechty family.

Kim & Evie Packard

April 18, 2016

We are so saddened to lose our new found friend. Our hearts are with Mary and her family! Wish we could have taken that one more trip together.

April 18, 2016

An event like this makes one think of his own mortality. Curtis and I had many happy hours together from grade school through college in each other's home and at many events and adventures. I treasure his friendship and though in our later years we have been many miles apart, the memories are still fresh.

May the Lord bless and sustain you in these days of loss and sorrow and be assured of our prayers for and thoughts of you.

David (and Joy) Johnston, Richmond, VA

Ved Gossain

April 18, 2016

Curt was a wonderful physician and a great human being .We worked together at Sparrow for many years .More recently ,I enjoyed playing tennis with him.He will be missed and will remain in our memory for ever

April 18, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Liechty's passing. He delivered 2 of my 3 children and because of his warmth, quiet confidence, and genuine, kind nature as my doctor, he's always had a special place in my heart and prayers, not to mention his perfect timing with a joke or a laugh when it was sorely needed! My sincere sympathy to his family for their loss of this wonderful man and physician. I will keep him, and all his family, in my thoughts and prayers, with much gratitude for his wonderful care and service. Anne Hurth, Lansing, Michigan

Jacqueline Babcock

April 18, 2016

Phil and I are sad to say good by to Curt. His daughter, Brenda, is a part of our family and we have gotten to know Curt and Mary through her friendship with our daughter since junior high school. Curt exemplifies the goodness in people and what one person can do with dedication to service around the world and our local community. He will be greatly missed. We send our deepest sympathy and love to the entire family.

Marsha Milburn Madigan MD

April 18, 2016

Curt was a really wonderful person, and an equally wonderful physician. He was a gem to work with in teaching residents at Sparrow Hospital, and a pleasure to be associated with as a member of the Rotary Club of Lansing. Bill and I have very fond memories of Curt and your family, Mary et al. Sending you love and peace.

April 18, 2016

Mary and Family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Curt.
While our friendship is fairly recent, we found him a man great passion, talent and loyalty to all he met,touched, served and cherished. Above all, his highest priority
was his family. Deepest condolences,
Joh and Park Greenslit

Susan Huebshman

April 18, 2016

It was with deep sadness to hear of Doctor Liechty's passing . He delivered my last child a little girl in 1977 , while going to his practice . He also was so compassionate, continually to myself and all his patients. I went through a difficult time which resulted in my getting surgery , and he again help me to work through the trials in which it involved . I'm praying for all his family and friends and look forward to seeing him one day in Heaven. Susan Huebshman

Sue Birtles

April 18, 2016

Curt was a terrific individual. I called him Jack Rabbit on the tennis courts. Can anyone guess why? He was all over the court. Curt will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Dr. Robert Posey

April 18, 2016

Curt was a wonderful friend and colleague. An excellent physician well respected and admired by all. We came to Lansing together and crossed paths in Chicago before taking our OB Boards. His sense of humor was infectious and relaxed both of us. I last chatted with him on the driving range at Timberridge Golf Course several years ago during the Ingham County Golf Outing. Just a quality person through and through. He will be deeply missed.

John Lyday

April 18, 2016

We were deeply saddened to hear about Curt's passing. When we lived in East Lansing we were neighbors, a fellow member of the medical profession and a member of our Gourmet Group. We last saw him a few years ago and he made us feel like we had seen him the previous week when it had been many years.
Marilyn and John Lyday

Terri Premo-Peaphon

April 18, 2016

Dr. Liechty will be forever remembered as a great physician, he worked tirelessly in women's health and made a huge difference in the lives of many. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years in Labor and Delivery. His wonderful sense of humor and confidence was inspiring. My sincere condolences to his family.

Myron Miller

April 18, 2016

From my years living in the Lansing area, I have very warm memories of Curt, from singing with him in the Choral Union, to days on the golf courses, and times of warm and interesting discussions at dinner with Curt and Mary. I've so enjoyed my times with them on my annual trips back to the Lansing community. I will miss him very much.

Myron M. Miller (Raleigh, NC)

William Guerre & Associates

April 18, 2016

"Curtis was a great friend and client for many years, sorry to hear of his passing. Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences go out to his friends and family"

Dick Shupe

April 18, 2016

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Liechty. He will be remembered by his enthusiasm for life. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Charles Chamberlain

April 18, 2016

Curt played the trumpet in the Meridian Community Band and also sang in the MSU choral union. He was a member of my section and always practiced to get the music just right. I will always remember his cheerful attitude and caring nature. Curt will be greatly missed in our band but I'm sure that Heaven has another trumpet player.

Susan Lyons

April 18, 2016

Dr Liechty was a respectful, compassionate doctor. I well remember him from years ago when I was referred to him. I have never forgotten his demeanor. RIP Dr. L

Christine /David Breck

April 18, 2016

So sad. Dr. Leichty was a wonderful person.

Mimi LaLonde

April 18, 2016

He was a joy to know; always a smile on his face. He and I enjoyed sharing music together for many years. He always had time to chat and was always kind enough to laugh at my jokes. A sweeter guy never lived. He will be remembered and missed by many. My heart goes out to his family whom he loved and adored. We were all so lucky to have known him.

Brenda Davis

April 18, 2016

I can't tell you how saddened I was to hear of his passing. He delivered my first child and I worked with him for many years. I remember his dry sense of humor and how his silly ties made everyone happy

Karen Wilcox

April 18, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Liechty's passing; I have many fond memories of working with him n Labor and Delivery for many years. My thoughts are with you.

John and Sally Smith

April 17, 2016

We will miss Curt on Beatrice this summer. He was so kind, friendly, and helpful. It was always fun to discuss the Spartans together too. Mary and the family will stay in our thoughts and prayers. Sent with love and peace...

Lisa Goings Madison

April 17, 2016

Bonnie, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. I have wonderful memories of my time in Michigan and your family is a large part of them. I will always remember how you invited me into your home for a holiday dinner after just meeting me and your parents were so caring and giving. Even though I knew your dad for a short time, I knew right away he had a kind heart. Please give your mom and sisters my sympathies too. Love to you all.

Jean Shane

April 17, 2016

What a guy! We already miss you on the tennis court, Curt! May you be blessed with everlasting peace and joy in God's presence.

God bless your lovely family...what grand stories you shared with us of the wonderful times you enjoyed with your kids and grandkids...and your beloved wife.You are all in our prayers.

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