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Dan Guyer Obituary
Huntington Woods, MI - Dr. Dan G. Guyer, 74, of Huntington Woods, Mich., died on May 1, 2021.
Dr. Guyer was the son of the late Edith and the late Abram Guyer. Dr. Guyer was raised in Detroit, attended Mumford High School, and graduated from Wayne State University Medical School in 1971.
As a psychiatrist, he served in private practice in Grosse Pointe, Mich., and previously served as chief of psychiatry at Henry Ford Cottage Hospital. He was a beloved teacher through the hospital and the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He was an expert and clinical educator in electroconvulsive therapy, and was devoted to his residents in the program.
Dr. Guyer was a leader in many agencies and programs of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. He served as a member of local and national boards, including the Jewish Federations of North America. He was a lay leader of Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills, Mich.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Cheryl Guyer and his children Sara Guyer (Scott Straus), Erica Guyer (Daniel Franklin), and Jonathan Guyer; and six grandchildren Sadie Straus, Solomon Straus, Anna Franklin, Jacob Franklin, Samuel Franklin, and Aerin Franklin. He is also survived by sister Annie (Judge Benjamin) Friedman, sister-in-law Elise (Dr. Marty) Levinson, and brother-in-law Neil Chapin (Diana Staneva). His brother Dr. Martin (Sheila) Guyer passed away in 2009. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, colleagues and a world of friends.
Dr. Guyer received the Detroit Jewish Federation William Davidson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020. At the award ceremony held last fall, Dr. Guyer said, "I look at our community and its leadership, and as I look at my children and grandchildren, the future seems to be in good hands. May our community go from strength to strength." Private graveside services were held at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be directed to JEWISH FEDERATION OF METRO DETROIT 4260 www.jewishdetroit.org or ANY JEWISH charity of your choice. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL (248) 543-1622. www.hebrewmemorial.org
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Memories and Condolences
for Dan Guyer
Debbie
October 21, 2024
A wonderful person x
Charles Malo
April 26, 2024
A great man and wonderful Doctor.
Charles Malo
April 26, 2023
Dr. Guyer was more than my doctor and therapist. I would be honored to call him my friend. I think of him often and always remember the peace I felt after my visits with him. He was a rare and wonderful man and will always be in my prayers. May he rest in peace.
Julie Fear
April 26, 2022
Keep your memories fresh, they are so important for such a great man. He was psychiatrist for 25 yrs. I respected him as much as my own father. Rest in peace
Kristin
July 6, 2021
God Bless His Family
Dr Guyer was the only psychiatrist that helped me. I saw him for 15 years. Without him I would not have been able to keep my job and family.
Rest In Peace, Doctor
Susan Larsen
May 20, 2021
Dr. Guyer was my psychiatrist since 2017. My illness became apparent to me in ‘05 when I could no longer get out of bed to care for my family and be useful at work. I left work at age 58. I saw 5 other doctors without receiving much needed care. I attended Dr. Guyer’s outpatient, 3-week group therapy program in late ‘17. He began helping me during my 1st week. I became his patient immediately. 1.5 year’s ago he successfully performed ECT on me. Thanks to Dr. Guyer I am reaping the benefits of his knowledge and care. His family must be very proud of the man he was. I will always remember him and his kind and gentle manner. Thank you, doctor. May you RIP.
Carol terry
May 20, 2021
Without Dr. Guyer, I would be dead. I am devastated. He always rooted for my mental health healing. Prayers for his family at this horrific time.
Julie Fear
May 17, 2021
My deepest sympathy for the family of Dr
Guyer. Doctor Guyer was my psychiatrist for about 25 years
He knew how to listen. He knew when to be stern and when to be gentle with his tone. I once joked that i thought of him as a surrogate father figure. He will be deeply missed
Lynne Buck Jacobs
May 16, 2021
Dear Cheryl, I’m so saddened to hear about Dan. It must be so painful for you and all your family. I hope reading through all the many tributes brings comfort to you. He was a mensch.
Kelli White
May 14, 2021
Speechless!! I just found out today at the pharmacy. I loved him as my doctor. He helped me for 11 Years and was the ONLY DOCTOR that really cared enough to remember everything about me without looking through my chart. He always asked about my kids, he worked with me to get past the lost of my husband, DBT, through combat ptsd, suicide attempts, etc... I didn't even get a chance to tell him that My daughter graduates from Stanford University in June, with honors in Chemicalengineering. ..he was pulling for her. I was going to tell him during my appointment next week. I'm lost and Speechless at this moment...but I can see him walking into the office with a smile...knowing he was walking in to my issues and NEVER FROWNED OR IGNORED ME. So I'll try to be strong and do what I think he'd tell me...live and find joy in a life worth living.
Chuck Malo
May 14, 2021
Edie Szubeczak
May 13, 2021
Dearest Cheryl, and to all his children, and family,
Peace be with you. I too am so sad. What a gentleman!
I will remember him forever with you. He is now in my prayers. What a nice man to have had in my life for so long. Sending you my sincere sympathy and love.
Edie Szubeczak
Laurelle Hume
May 12, 2021
My prayers go out to Cheryl and all his family. Dr. Guyer was a gift from God. My appointment is tomorrow. He won't be there . Personally I'm having a very difficult time with Dr. Guyer's passing. I know he is in peace. I know he is okay. I know I miss him and I'm scared. Rest in Peace Dr. Guyer.
Body Family
May 10, 2021
Praying for strength, peace and comfort to the family of Dr Guyer. He was a very caring and personable Dr. and will truly be missed. Rest in Peace Dr Guyer.
Samantha Knight
May 10, 2021
Dr. Guyer was & still is the greatest Dr. I've ever known. He began managing my health in 2013 after I left active duty military, if not for his treatment I'm certain I wouldn't be alive today. He genuinely cared about my health.
I'm totally Shocked & devastated. The world now has a voided space that can be filled.
We must pray for his family without ceasing.
Michael A Cutajar
May 10, 2021
My heart goes out to the family of such a great Doctor who with amazing demeanor helped me through the most difficult time of my life. I am so upset and sorry to hear this terrible news. He was like a friend to me and I am going to miss not being under his care. Peace unto you Dr Guyer, You were the greatest Doctor I ever knew in my life. Rest in peace my friend.
Vera Gjelaj
May 7, 2021
Best Dr I have ever met, very caring, always cared about my feeling, my health, my opinion and he would give me suggestions that were very helpful, I love Dr. Guyer.. Best Dr I’ve ever met. In the 2 plus years I’ve seen him, he’s been great
Definitely will miss you, Rest In Peace.
God Bless You and the whole Guyer Family..
May God give you strength, he was a Great, very nice, helpful and a straight forward type of Dr.
I’ll definitely miss him. I’m so shocked
Wow (So unexpected)
Patient: Vera
Charles Malo
May 6, 2021
May 6th, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Charles
Joseph
May 6, 2021
My sincerest condolences to his family, friends and co-workers. Am very grateful for the excellent care he provided me over the past 15 years that made a major difference in my life.
Susan Delmotte
May 6, 2021
Dr. Guyer was for me, a steady hand and comforting voice. I respected his commitment and work ethic. He will be sorely missed. Sincere condolences to his family and friends with the loss of a remarkable man.
Christine Hilton
May 5, 2021
I’m so fortunate to have grown professionally from your wisdom and teaching . You always took the time to hear my concerns so we could best help our patients. You are dearly missed. Your work will continue in those you have mentored . Wishing the family peace and comfort during this time. Rest In Peace Dr. Guyer
Rebecca
May 5, 2021
He the the best doctor to work for. I was blessed to have worked with him for the past 6 years and to share some of my big life events with him. He was very grateful and appreciative of his staff. He’d always give us a hard time if we left without saying good night. I miss him dearly.
Frances Richardson
May 5, 2021
What a difference he made in our lives. With heartfelt sorrow, but overwhelming gratitude for a life that truly mattered.
Jennifer Rene Moore
May 4, 2021
He was my doctor for over 12 years and helped me through many tough times especially the sudden passing of my own father. May my love and blessings be bestowed on his loved ones during this very sad time.
Veronica wood
May 4, 2021
He was my husbands dr for over 20 years.he was a terrific man and dr.He definitely will be missed
Nicole Ruysseveldt
May 4, 2021
Thank you you were a wonderful doctor for my mom for 40 years rest in peace my mom says thank you for all the courage and strength my mom is sitting right next to me and says rest in peace from Margaret kimpe, Nicole,yolanda and Monique and family
Nicole Ruysseveldt
May 4, 2021
Wonderful doctor for my mom for 40 years he was a special person and doctor she really made it thru bad times because of him rest in peace from Margaret kimpe and daughter's Nicole,yolanda and Monique
Amy Maguire
May 2, 2021
He was a great teacher. I enjoyed working with him for the short time I did.
Judy & Sam Jassenoff
May 2, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
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