Richard ZETTLER M.D.

Dr. Settler was my childhood physician. Although 55 years have passed since I was his patient, I remember him for his kindness, gentle bedside manner, and professionalism. I wish that I had a doctor like him now.

Dr Zettler was my family doctor from infancy to adulthood when as a new bride I moved out of town.
He was the one who change my name when he gave the nickname Tootsie. When my mother took me in for a pediatric checkup he asked Mom “How’s our little Tootsie doing?” It stuck. I am now 65 years old and my sisters still call me Toots, my nephews and nieces call me Aunt Tootsie.
He found a heart birth defect in my father in 1956 and Dad to have open heart surgery at 17 years old.

To the family, may God bring you peace and comfort during this time of sorrow of the Lost of your loved one and know that they are in the Kingdom of Heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ . Deepest condolences from Beth Schlabach,Munafo

Dr Zettler was an awesome man and physician ...he will be missed by all

Weren’t we lucky that “Dr. Dick, “ (as we younger cousins respectfully called him until we became adults ) he was part of our lives! His passing marks the end of an era, for sure, as oldest of our generation of cousins
I / we will hold many happy memories of his big laugh, enduring love for his lively bride, the undertaker/doctor “shticks” with his equally handsome big brother Jim, etc., etc. and his generosity of giving his time and expertise as a family physician. He saved the lives...

This good man delivered me into the world in 1958. He was the one that my mom turned to for advice on the array of childhood maladies, fevers, cuts, coughs, and bruises. Always the calming presence in the room as soon as he entered. Old school, best school. The yardstick by which I have measured every doctor in my adult life. None have ever come close to you, Dr. Zettler. Thank you for your kindness and compassion over such a remarkable career and life. You will never be forgotten. My...