Robert H. Friedman, M.D.
Published September 6, 2015
Friedman, MD Robert H., died September 4, 2015. Beloved husband of Lois Heifetz Friedman. Dear father of Andrew H. Friedman, Tom (Mary Ryan) Friedman and Emily (Dan Protess) Friedman. Loving grandfather of Marc Friedman, Ella Friedman Protess, Sophie Thorup and Emma Thorup.
“Doctor Bob” as he was affectionately known by his patients, was a pediatrician, allergist, amateur photographer and golfer. He also served as a medical consultant for the primates at the St. Louis Zoo. He served stateside in the U.S. Army during both World War II and the Korean War. He died after a protracted battle with Alzheimer’s.
Funeral service Tuesday, September 8, 10:30 AM at Temple Israel, #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Drive (Ladue and Spoede Roads). Visitation for Dr. Friedman 10:00 AM Tuesday. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, St. Louis Chapter, 9370 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63132-3214.
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