CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia
Robert Barksdale Ooghe, M.D. Robert Barksdale Ooghe, M.D., 85, died at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1927, he was the son of Frances Evans Barksdale and Arthur Edward Ooghe, and was predeceased by his younger brother, Arthur Edward Ooghe Jr. He is survived by his wife June; and children, Robert Barksdale Ooghe Jr., Lydia Adelaide Ooghe, Virginia Barritt Thornton, and Robin Barksdale McDougall; and grandchild, Joshua Christian McDougall. Dr. Ooghe studied pre-medicine at the University of Richmond and was graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1949. He then served a tour of duty in the Mediterranean and saw combat in the Korean War. He subsequently entered medical school at the University of Virginia, and was graduated in 1957. Following four years of post graduate work and three years of medical residency, he opened his private practice in 1961, retiring in 2012, after enjoying 51 years of dedicated care to his patients. Throughout his life, Dr. Ooghe nurtured a deep love of classical music, particularly Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, and Bach. He played his piano daily and composed several works of his own. Inurnment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, in a private family ceremony as was his wish. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad, Greene County Animal Shelter (which provided him with his beloved dog, Sophie), or a charity of your choice. He especially wanted to thank Rachel Caul, Linda Paschall and James Wright for their decades of friendship and exemplary service in his office.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
Dr. Ooghe was my doctor and my husband´s for many, many years. I remember him fondly as he always saw us right away when we were ill. I´ll never find a doctor like Dr. Ooghe. He was kind and an excellent doctor. I think of him and his staff often. Sandi & Phil Dulaney
Sandi Dulaney
September 30, 2023 | Other
I was thinking about things and people in my earlier life and I decided to look up the one person that imspired me. I worked for Dr. Ooghe right outof high school and enjoyed every minute I was there. Buttons Tolliver Carpenter
Buttons Tolliver Carpenter
February 07, 2020 | Sebring, FL | Coworker
Dr Ooghe was by far the best doctor I ever had. He always took time to interview you each year at physical time to see what was going on in your life. Above all,a superb diagnostician.
David Garrett
May 22, 2013 | Afton, VA
June, Mary Jean sent an e-mail telling of your husband's death I am so sorry for your loss. His obituary and comments from former patients make it clear that he was a wonderful person.
Daphne Keith Montgomery
May 20, 2013 | Hickory, NC
Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Ooghe's passing. He became our doctor in 1965 and remained so until his retirement. Such a caring doctor and friend. We've missed him and will continue to do so. Our love to all the family.
May 11, 2013
He was my parents physician and friend for nearly 50 years - a wonderful doctor and was greatly admired and appreciated by our family. God Bless him and his family, such sad news.
Lydia Volskis and
Susannah Volskis Francis
May 10, 2013
What a caring physician and wonderful person.
Paige Rohmann
May 09, 2013 | Charlottesville, VA
Dr. Ooghe was an exceptional physician. He took time to listen and show a compassionate spirit.
May your wonderful memories sustain you during this difficult period of transition.
Melanie Foster
May 07, 2013 | Ruckersville, VA
A wonderful physician, a fine man. Caring, compassionate , straight-forward. Truly fortunate to have him as my husband's physician during his illness and passing several years ago.
Nancy Thompson (Mrs. David H.)
May 05, 2013 | Ashland, VA
