Dr. Elmar von Kurzbach

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Celebrating the life of
Dr. Elmar  von KurzbachNovember 20, 2009 - November 20, 2009

Dr. Elmar von Kurzbach, 85 died Friday, November 20, 2009 at his residence on Talahi Island. He was born on April 7, 1924 in Germany. He was a 1952 graduate of Leopoldino Franciscea University Medical School in Austria. He was a family practice physician in Savannah until 1977.
He was also a graduate of the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, Pensacola, Florida in May, 1979. He retired in 1991 as a Captain from the Medical Corps, U.S. Naval Reserve, as a Flight Surgeon.
Dr. von Kurzbach was a member of the Georgia Medical Society, the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians, Fellow, a life member of the Society of U.S. Naval Flight Surgeons, a Senior Medical Examiner for the Department of Affairs for North Florida and South Georgia, in Gainesville and Jacksonville, Florida. He was also a past Clinical Professor in the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He was certified with The American Board of Disability Analysts, and was a member of the American Legion, Post 154.
Dr. von Kurbach was also a life member of the Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association, The Aerospace Medical Association, The U.S. Naval Institute, The American College of Physicians Executives, The New York Academy of Science, The Federal Safety and Health Council.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth P. von Kurzbach, of Savannah, two sons, Trevor von Kurzbach and his wife, Mary, of Rhode Island and Elmar von Kurzbach and his wife, Cathy, of Jacksonville, Florida, two daughters, Dinah Myers and her husband, George, of Macon, GA, and Hiltrud Martin and her husband, Michael, of Texas, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren on the way.
A Memorial Service for Dr. von Kurzbach will be held Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., at the Islands Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors.
In Lieu of flowers the family requests that remembrances be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.

Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel

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My dear Ruth, I was so sorry to read this tonight, I didn't know Elmar had passed away. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you both.

- Andrea Richardson, Savannah, GA

Dear Ruth, We were so sorry to hear of Elmar's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Glynn and Natalie

- Glynn Horton MD, SAVANNAH, GA

Dear Elmar and Family, Please accept our condolences on the loss of your father. God Bless you and your family.

- Shauna and Scott Allen, Jacksonville, FL

Elmar, as you know, I had the pleasurable experience of meeting your Dad. He spoke highly of you and it was easy to see how much he thought of you. Likewise, from conversations with you and witnessing your efforts to care for him, it has been easy to see the same in you. I know he will be missed greatly. You and your family have my best wishes and sympathy for your loss.

- Kent Loftin, Hobe Sound, FL

Please know that my thoughts and love are with you and your family. I treasure my memories of you and your wonderful husband.

- Gaius, Atlanta, GA

Dear Ruth and Family, The Doctor has always been one of my favorite people. He will be missed. David

- David Strickland, , AZ

Dear Ruth Our prayers are with you. If you need military assistance let me know. Sid, 912 232 1799.

- LTC Sidney Strickland, Savannah, GA