David William Ortbals

Dr. Ortbals was an absolute kind, compassionate and brilliant physician and friend to all his patients. He improved the quality and quantity of life for both my parents, our family forever be grateful. May his memory be a blessing to Jane and his family.

My wife Julie and I were long time patients of Dr. Ortbals and his wife, Jane. We always had great trust and admiration for both of them professionally and personally. Jane, and family, know that we are saddened to hear he has passed. Ironically, we just heard the news this morning while getting our yearly physical. Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with Jane and the Ortbal family. Peace and Love, Tim and Julie

My most deep felt condolences to Dr. Ortbals family. My Dad and my mom were long time patients of Dr. Ortbals. I swear, he saved my Dad´s life on more than one occasion! His personal notes on each patient were impeccable! He had such a wonderful way of connecting with every one who saw him! My sister, Donna worked with him for many years at St Luke´s. She worked in the vascular lab and he was a great friend to her. I too, became his patient and he took such great care of me. I was so sad when...

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you and the Family peace during this difficult time. I meet Dr. Ortbals 10 years ago at Reliance Bank. We had built such good relationship so that I became Dr. Ortbals personal banker and he let me handle all his banking needs. Even after he moved to Naples Florida, we stayed in contact, and I was his long-distance banker. Every time Dr. Ortbals and His wife Mary Jane came to St Louis to visit family, he would stop by my branch to say hello. He will...

Nancy and Tom, Sheri and I are very sorry for your loss.

There was no better physician or person than Dr. Ortbals. He took wonderful care of my husband. One of my lasting memories was when I was a relatively new nurse. I had really had no experience with death.My first experience was with one of his patients. After the patient passed away,I walked out of the room, determined not to cry.Dr Ortbals came up to me, put his arm around me and said " It is ok to cry,which gave me permission to cry. He taught me it was ok to be human. Thank you Dr....

Dave was kind enough to ask me to join the Bocce team he was Captaining at Mediterra when I first joined the club. Thought he was crazy as I was terrible but he was very supportive and thanks to that I stuck with the team and got to meet a lot of nice people. Dave was a consummate gentleman at all times and he will be sorely missed.

I first met David on the golf course at Mediterranean about ten years ago. The fact that we were both physicians and contemporaries proved to be a bond. We often shared interesting anecdotes from our careers, commonly centering on infectious disease. It was immediately apparent to me that David was a serious and well-trained physician who still enjoyed his work and continued to provide care even into retirement. There was never a time when we crossed paths that we did not greet each other...