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Celebrating the life of
Dr. Thomas L. German
December 27, 1934 - September 18, 2024
Dr. Thomas L. German, 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 with his loving family by his side.
Tom was born in Yankton, South Dakota, to the late George and Irene (Kaiser) German.
After a year in Germany on a Fulbright Scholarship, Tom returned to the University of S. Dakota Medical School to earn his medical degree. He then completed his Orthopedic residency at Duke University.
In 1965, Tom married Georgene Padgett of Walterboro, SC, and they had four sons. Gratis, the U.S. Army, Tom returned to Germany for three years before returning to Savannah to practice Orthopedic Surgery. Tom was active in the medical community in Savannah. He was proud of his association with Georgia Southern University where he tended to the athletes' surgical needs. Tom established the Savannah Sports Medicine and Wellness Center at Candler Hospital where he served as Chief of Staff
Surviving are his four sons, Matthew German (Bernadette) of Gainesville, GA, Stuart German (Michelle) of Raleigh, NC, Steven German (Sarah Rae) of Asheville, NC , and Blair German of Gainesville, FL; a brother, Dan German of Boone, NC; and five grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Compassion Christian Church, East Campus. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. before the service.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
Dr. German will always be remembered warmly. He gave me an opportunity to work in the orthopedic office as a young athletic trainer in the summer of 1990. I fondly remember that time in my education and what I learned from this wonderful, humble man. God’s blessings on all those who love and admire Dr. German.
- Stephen “Sluggo” Marquess, Hoschton , GA
Dr. German will always be remembered warmly. He gave me an opportunity to work in the orthopedic office as a young athletic trainer in the summer of 1990. I fondly remember that time in my education and what I learned from this wonderful, humble man. God’s blessings on all those who love and admire Dr. German.
- Stephen “Sluggo” Marquess, Hoschton , GA
I’m so grateful to this kind, gentle and talented physician for providing my mother Sara with 4 successful joint replacements. She loved Dr. German and he provided her with quality of life to age 90. RIP Dr. German. Deepest sympathies to the family.
- Sally Burns Shapiro, Savannah, Ga.
I’m so sorry to hear of Dr. German’s passing. Dr. German was a kind and compassionate doctor. We met him, when our daughter, was in kindergarten and hyperextended her hand and fractured some fingers. Needless to say, we had many more trips and surgery before his retirement. He was never in a hurry, always answered any question and explained things to my daughter so she understood. Thank you for sharing your husband and father with the community. He was definitely one of a kind.
- Gayle B Roach , Pooler, Ga
How do you find the perfect words to thank a man for basically saving your life? Dr German funded my scholarship to attend GSU. Both of my parents had passed and I would have been homeless without his support. He believed in me and I just can’t thank him enough. God bless him and his family. We are all better off because he walked this Earth.
- Tina Gober Riddle, Tomball, TX
Bern, sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
- Wicker Marie, Birmingham , Al
We.had the HONOR of spending time in prayer with Dr. German every week since last December. What a wonderful man and family! We, and many others are praying daily for this great family.
- Bobby and Ruth Hanson, Savannah , Ga.
Tom German, my beloved friend and colleague, a splendid physician and a splendid man, leaves a great loss, but his faith and example are a reminder of the beauty of the life to come.
- Roderick Guerry, M.D., Savannah, Georgia
We will miss Tom and talking about medicine and family. We love you all.
- Phaelan and Andrea, Dallas, Georgia
Im so grateful for the time spent with Tom. He was always glad to take me and my family in whenever we wanted to visit. He would share stories of his life with us on the back porch every time we came over and you couldn't help but to listen and learn. I have learned more lessons and gained more wisdom through his stories than I ever will anywhere else. He never had a boring story. When he would laugh it would brighten everyone's day just that little bit more. When he would say goodbye it would always be with a smile and a pat on the back. There was not a day in my life where I ever questioned his genuine love and care for everyone he met. He made a great friend over the years ive known him and an even better role model. Thank you for the memories Dr. German they are ones ill never forget.
- Phaelan Pearson, Dallas, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Sat, September 21, 2024
- Compassion Christian Church - East Campus
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9150 Old Montgomery Road (map)
SAVANNAH GA 31406
- Celebration of Life
- 11:00 a.m. on Sat, September 21, 2024
- Compassion Christian Church - East Campus
-
9150 Old Montgomery Road (map)
SAVANNAH GA 31406
