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Richard “Rick” E. Sipe, Jr., 74

March 17, 1949 - October 16, 2023

Richard “Rick” E. Sipe, Jr., 74, of New Holland, formerly of Lititz, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was born in Lancaster, the son of the late Richard E. and Grace L. (Martin) Sipe.

Rick graduated from Warwick High School, Class of 1967, and was active in Varsity Football and Baseball. He previously worked as an underwriter and loan officer, and most recently at Wegmans in the Accounting Department.

Rick loved animals, sports, and most of all was a proud Pappy to Roslynn and Greyson.

Rick is survived by his longtime companion Kathy Martin, her son Derek Martin (Katelyn), and their children Roslynn and Greyson Martin, all of New Holland, and several cousins.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at St. John’s Center United Church of Christ, 432 Reading Rd., East Earl, PA, followed by a memorial service at 11:30 AM.

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October 28, 2023

Rick was a great teammate on the Warwick football team.  I had the privilege of being on his team for four seasons.  He not only was a star running back, but was our punter, extra point and kick off player. He could do it all and at an excellent level.  Despite all this talent he was humble and supportive to all his fellow teammates.  Rick was truly a great person to know. Doug Pennington
 
 

October 27, 2023

It was an honor and a pleasure not only work with you but to know you. Talking baseball with me and shutting the window on me every time you knew it was me for fun when I needed something. I will honor you every way I can.  You’ll be missed.  Alex M

October 22, 2023

I remember those 4 years of football and your skills as a running back, especially under Coach Sload. Now your time has come– as it almost came around our HS class 50th reunion, as I remember you telling me about your heart problems then.  May your faith in Jesus Christ have guided you to the heavenly portals.
Joe Weidler

October 22, 2023

We loved Rick at Wegmans–he was a spectacular coworker.
mary beckary

October 22, 2023

Oh my friend.  I was so saddened to see this today.  You were always a class act.  Big hearted, generous and a great teammate in the old HomeSale Mortgage days.  Rest easy my friend.
 
Melinda Trent

October 21, 2023

I always have warm memories of you and your family as I pass your childhood home when I visit Lititz and want to drive by Warwick HS.
Those were “the days,” my friend.
Sending blesdings.
Carol Miller Meibers

Visitation
Saturday, October 28, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
St. John's Center United Church of Christ
432 Reading Road
East Earl, PA 17519
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Saturday, October 28, 2023
11:30 AM
St. John's Center United Church of Christ
432 Reading Road
East Earl, PA 17519
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