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Dr. Robert J. Trethewey

DR. ROBERT J. TRETHEWEY

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dr. Robert J. Trethewey, DO, 69, of Iron Mountain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at his home following an illness.

He was born Nov. 7, 1948, in Kansas City, Mo., son of the late Robert and Connie (Proctor) Trethewey. Following high school, Bob attended the University of Health Sciences, Kansas City, and Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine where he completed his education, becoming a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.

Bob married Judith Savaloja on April 9, 1983, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Iron Mountain.

He was employed by Dickinson County Healthcare System for 30 years as a board certified emergency department physician, retiring in 2009. He had the honor of receiving a Physician of Excellence award.

Dr. T or T-Wey, as he was fondly referred to by his colleagues in the E.D., was truly a man who dedicated his life to helping others. His kindness, humility and compassionate care were evident to coworkers and patients alike.

He was a member of the American Osteopathic Association.

Bob was an avid gardener and loved flowers. He even hybridized his own peonies. He enjoyed traveling, spending time outdoors, taking pontoon rides and feeding and watching birds. He loved spending time with family and his grandson Brayden was his pride and joy.

Bob was surrounded in love by his wife of 34 years, Judy; his daughter, Alexa Trethewey-Kleikamp of Green Bay, Wis., and her son, Brayden; two sisters, Kim (Rod) Becher and nephew, Dirk of Arkansas, and Sydney Isle of Missouri; a sister-in-law, Sharon Affolter; a niece, Laura Johnson (Ryan); nephew, Ryan Affolter; and three grand-nephews.

At Dr. T’s request there will be no services.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of Dr. Robert Trethewey online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.