Celebrating the life of
Dr. Enzo Krahl
April 22, 1924 - April 28, 2011
Skidaway Island - Dr. Enzo Krahl, age 87, died April 28, 2011. He is survived by his wife Anne, his son Edward, his daughter Katharine, his son-in-law Thom Thacker, and his grandchildren Emma and Nina Thacker.
He was born in Fiume, Italy, and graduated from medical school in Florence. He was a resident in surgery in Rome, and came to the United States in 1951. He was a Fellow in vascular surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and Resident in Surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York. He served as Captain in the Medical Corp. in the United States Army in LaRochelle, France from 1955 to 1957. Upon discharge, from 1957 to 1960 he became Chief Resident in Surgery at Akron City Hospital, and later became Director of Graduate Education at Akron General Hospital in Akron, Ohio. He moved to Superior, Wisconsin in 1960 and practiced surgery until he retired in 1984. He was a founder of the Superior Clinic, member of the staff, and Board of Directors of Superior Memorial Hospital, and past Director of Blue Cross-Blue Shield United of Wisconsin, a recipient of the United Fund award in 1965, and a member of Wisconsin State Medical Society. He retired and moved to Savannah, Georgia in 1985 and recently authored a memoir entitled "Life Is A Fatal Disease".
He was a member of the Italian Heritage Society, and served actively with the American Bridge League, and the Landings Club in Savannah. He is listed in "Who's Who in the United States" and "Who's Who in the World". He was a great lover of opera and classical music and the local songs of Florence, Italy.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Remembrances: In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or The Jewish Educational Alliance of Savannah, 5111 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31405 are deeply appreciated.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Krahl, he was not only a good Dr. but a asset to Superior. The last time I saw him was at Barkers Island and Le Bistro's rest. I will never forget, when I said I will see you next year, he looked at me and said no I will not be back. I said of course you will, and again with his stern look he said no. I have thought of him often. He was a very good friend and Dr. of my family. You are in my thoughts and my prayers and may he rest in peace.
- Carla Marion, Superior, WI
Dearest Ann, Ned and Katie, My brother passed on the news of Enzo's passing to me today. My deepest sympatheis to your family. I remember him as such a wonderful man! He was so admired by my parents as well. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My prayers are with you all. Cathy Fruehauf Pokorny
- Cathy Pokorny, Prior Lake, MN
Dear Anne and Family, I always looked forward to seeing you and Enzo at concerts and on other øccasions. Our conversations were always so enjoyable and I learned a lot from them. What a remarkable man he was. What a joy it has been to have known him. With love, Sterling
- Sterling Adams, Savannah, GA
Dear Anne and family, We are sorry for the loss of your loved one, Enzo. He was a great partner and a friend. He was always there to help me. He will be missed greatly. Our prayers are with you. Take care and God bless. Tony Lao and family
- Antonio Lao, Superior, WI
Dear Anne, Many years have passed but I still remember the love and graciousness you and Enzo portrayed.Akron City Hospital still holds a soft spot in my heart. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Bo Miller formerly Mrs. George Miller
- Bo Miller, Medina, OH
Dear Ned, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. Dick and Sherri
- Dick Nelson, Superior, WI
My deepest sympathy to the Krahl family. I lived two doors down from the family when you live on Hammond Avenue in Superior Wisconsin and helped with the lawn mowing one summer. Doctor Krahl always treated me with respect and kindness even though I was just 12 or 13 years old at the time. He was truly a fine gentleman and I always looked up to him through those years.
- Erik Lang, Superior, WI
My heartfelt sympathy in your great sorrow. HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED..Was such a wonderful blessing to have known such a wonderful inspirational person as he was.God Bless all your family still within my prayers...
- Diann Fyfelo cost, Savannah, GA
Thank God for sharing Enzo with us.I admired him so much and will miss him.
- Bill Udry, SAVANNAH, GA
Dear Anne and family: My deepest sympathy goes to you all. To you Anne, the luckiest woman on earth to have shared your life with Dr. Krahl; his love for you radiated. Dr. Krahl as a doctor, author, teacher, inventor, mentor and friend will forever outshine any other person to have touched my life. I will so very much miss our talks on the phone even though they were far apart and not nearly enough. He inspired me in so many aspects of my life. I will forever miss you Dr. Krahl. You have left the world a better place than when you were born.
- Terri Biscay, Saginaw, MN
Doug and I send our deepest sympathies on Dr. Krahl's passing. I have very fond memories of him and was always grateful that he was there when my own father passed away.
- Jeannie Fields Holstein, Jacksonville, NC
Dear Anne My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
- Margie Sone Gravina, Savannah, GA
Dear Ann, All of our Tuesday Foreign Affairs Group at the Learning Center, I know, will wish to offer our condolences and say how much we have enjoyed Enzo's humorous contributions over the the years. Enzo we miss you
- Jeremy Wells, Savannah, GA
Dear Anne and Family, It is with great sadness that we learn of Enzo's passing. What an honor to have read his book and have him share such touching memories with us just a short time ago. He was a remarkable gentle man - we will miss him in the neighborhood and at the Bridge club. Our prayers are with you, Vicki & Joe Anckner
- Vicki & Joe Anckner, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Krahl, he was not only a good Dr. but a asset to Superior. The last time I saw him was at Barkers Island and Le Bistro's rest. I will never forget, when I said I will see you next year, he looked at me and said no I will not be back. I said of course you will, and again with his stern look he said no. I have thought of him often. He was a very good friend and Dr. of my family. You are in my thoughts and my prayers and may he rest in peace.
- Carla Marion, Superior, WI
Dearest Ann, Ned and Katie, My brother passed on the news of Enzo's passing to me today. My deepest sympatheis to your family. I remember him as such a wonderful man! He was so admired by my parents as well. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My prayers are with you all. Cathy Fruehauf Pokorny
- Cathy Pokorny, Prior Lake, MN
Dear Anne and Family, I always looked forward to seeing you and Enzo at concerts and on other øccasions. Our conversations were always so enjoyable and I learned a lot from them. What a remarkable man he was. What a joy it has been to have known him. With love, Sterling
- Sterling Adams, Savannah, GA
Dear Anne and family, We are sorry for the loss of your loved one, Enzo. He was a great partner and a friend. He was always there to help me. He will be missed greatly. Our prayers are with you. Take care and God bless. Tony Lao and family
- Antonio Lao, Superior, WI
Dear Anne, Many years have passed but I still remember the love and graciousness you and Enzo portrayed.Akron City Hospital still holds a soft spot in my heart. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Bo Miller formerly Mrs. George Miller
- Bo Miller, Medina, OH
Dear Ned, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. Dick and Sherri
- Dick Nelson, Superior, WI
My deepest sympathy to the Krahl family. I lived two doors down from the family when you live on Hammond Avenue in Superior Wisconsin and helped with the lawn mowing one summer. Doctor Krahl always treated me with respect and kindness even though I was just 12 or 13 years old at the time. He was truly a fine gentleman and I always looked up to him through those years.
- Erik Lang, Superior, WI
My heartfelt sympathy in your great sorrow. HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED..Was such a wonderful blessing to have known such a wonderful inspirational person as he was.God Bless all your family still within my prayers...
- Diann Fyfelo cost, Savannah, GA
Thank God for sharing Enzo with us.I admired him so much and will miss him.
- Bill Udry, SAVANNAH, GA
Dear Anne and family: My deepest sympathy goes to you all. To you Anne, the luckiest woman on earth to have shared your life with Dr. Krahl; his love for you radiated. Dr. Krahl as a doctor, author, teacher, inventor, mentor and friend will forever outshine any other person to have touched my life. I will so very much miss our talks on the phone even though they were far apart and not nearly enough. He inspired me in so many aspects of my life. I will forever miss you Dr. Krahl. You have left the world a better place than when you were born.
- Terri Biscay, Saginaw, MN
Doug and I send our deepest sympathies on Dr. Krahl's passing. I have very fond memories of him and was always grateful that he was there when my own father passed away.
- Jeannie Fields Holstein, Jacksonville, NC
Dear Anne My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
- Margie Sone Gravina, Savannah, GA
Dear Ann, All of our Tuesday Foreign Affairs Group at the Learning Center, I know, will wish to offer our condolences and say how much we have enjoyed Enzo's humorous contributions over the the years. Enzo we miss you
- Jeremy Wells, Savannah, GA
Dear Anne and Family, It is with great sadness that we learn of Enzo's passing. What an honor to have read his book and have him share such touching memories with us just a short time ago. He was a remarkable gentle man - we will miss him in the neighborhood and at the Bridge club. Our prayers are with you, Vicki & Joe Anckner
- Vicki & Joe Anckner, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
