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William Polzin Obituary
Sycamore Township
62, 11-Feb, Mihovk Rosenacker Funeral Home.
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for William Polzin
Michelle Bachman
February 24, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Michelle Bachman.
Millie Brady
February 17, 2020
Su, my deepest, sincerest condolences and prayers to you and your beautiful family. Gods blessings during this very difficult time of sorrow.
Chris Shook
February 17, 2020
Our family got to know Dr. Polzin as he fought alongside us for our grandson Jude Samuels life. Jude lived for one day - what an incredible gift! Quite late on the night Jude was born, Bill came to the NICU to see precious Jude and to encourage our son and daughter-in-law. He came not as a doctor, but as a friend and father who understood that every parent needs to be able to show off the wonder of their child, even if only for a day. I have no words to express what his steadfast faith and grace meant to us, but want you to know that our whole family is praying for yours.
Pam Glenn
February 17, 2020
The world is a much better place because of this dear man. The Lord gave him a big job and all of the grace to live it out. Im grateful to have known him.
Im so sorry for the loss to your family.
Pat Marmion MD
February 17, 2020
Thank you, Bill, for your great pro-life witness leading the ministry of Healthy Beginnings. You impacted so many ...
Molly Mahnke
February 16, 2020
What a blessings he was to his family, friends, his patients, the pre-born. We thank God for giving him to us. "In Christ Alone", CWSupp.
Mark Johnson
February 16, 2020
Bill was a dear friend and mentor to me during the development of NAFTNet. He was always the Voice of Reason during the "energetic discussions" in the development phase of this innovative research Network. He was a great resource during these challenging early years when we were trying to define ourselves, establish our agenda and role in the world of fetal diagnosis and therapy. As one of the "Founders" he was always the one that during heated discussions/debates reminded and refocussed us to our mission and how we might financially support it in his Treasurer position. His incredible intellectual expertise, passion for maternal care and advocate for evidence based fetal therapy/interventions and love for education at all levels sets a high bar for all of us who had the privilege to have worked with him. He was truly an intellectual, innovative and maternal care advocate/champion leader in Maternal Fetal Medicine and a leading Founder of the North American Fetal Therapy Network and a good friend to all of us. He will be truly missed and remain a role model for future generations to follow! My heart felt condolences go out to Bill's family as I cannot imagine what the loss of such an amazing individual and loving family member impacts all of you! But, I can attest that as long as I knew Bill, he was always the prototype loving family Dad that I ever knew, always proud of all of his wife and children's achievements. He was the "guy's Guy" prototype of what all of the rest of us should strive for.
I will miss him and share in your loss.
Mark
Reem S. Abu-Rustum
February 16, 2020
Though I only knew Dr. Polzin for a brief period of time, he left a lasting impression on my life with his ethic, professionalism and brilliance. He was direct and caring, an incredible guide and leader, a healer and teacher. What a tremendous loss to his family, freinds, community, colleagues, students and patients. His legacy and teachings shall live on and his impact on the lives of families and offspring shall be felt for generations to come. My heartfelt condolences to his beloved family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in eternal peace...
Respectfully,
Reem S. Abu-Rustum
Jose L. Peiro
February 16, 2020
Bill, your kindness, elegance, and smile was always present since I met you many years ago in Cincinnati. You was such a special supportive friend for me and my family. Besides me, Carla, David, and Lucas, all we love you as a person and friend. I had the honor and privilege to work daily with you in the progression and flourish of the Cincinnati Fetal Center during the last 7 years. Hard work and many great moments seeing moms and babies' happiness after been successfully treated. Also, lots of efforts to teach and share our expertise traveling worldwide. I saw in the funeral how much people loved you and what a wonderful family you created with your wife, a lot of well behaved grandchildren, and all together giving love and support to each other. Although you left us very soon, you had already done a great job. Proud of you. Bill, you will be in our hearts and memories FOREVER.
sheryl linne
February 16, 2020
Dr. Polzin created a place where we could always send our birth mothers and rest assured that they would be seen quickly and treated with the utmost respect, no matter their circumstances! You will be missed!
Karen Thoss
February 15, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Polzin family. Su, Bill called you his super glue for all the times when you held it all together. He so often spoke about his wonderful children and grandchildren in glowing terms and is very proud of his family. Continued prayers for all of you. I have lost a true and dear friend.
Timothy Crombleholme
February 15, 2020
I had the good fortune of knowing and working with Bill closely for eight years in building the Cincinnati Fetal Care Center. Bill was a wonderful colleague and a great clinician, but more importantly Bill was a wonderful person devoted to his family and his faith. The Cincinnati Fetal Carr Center would not be what it is today were it not for Bill. He touched countless lives and saved so many babies through his work at the Fetal Center.
Sashana Gordon Samuels
February 15, 2020
Dr. Polzin was an amazing teacher to the resident physicians, a constant professional and someone to emulate. He walked into a room, and his presence commanded respect. Every opportunity to learn from him, felt like an honor to be in the presence of such a great doctor. He was knowledgeable, kind, gentle, honest and someone who truly cared about patients and teaching the next generation of OBGYNs. I will always remember the lessons I've learned from him and have employed in my daily practice. He had the best bedside manner. He would tell me, "we're tall, so we need to sit down, look the patient in the eye, let them know they are in control of their care, we're here to guide them". Until this very day, every time I see a patient, I sit with them, and meet them where they are. And I think of Dr. Polzin in those moments.
My deepest and sincerest condolences to his family and all of us who grieve his loss.
Lynn Simpson
February 15, 2020
Bill was a wonderful physician, researcher, and role model for young trainees. He was an active and important member of NAFTNet, the North American Fetal Therapy Network, and he is missed by all of its members. His contributions made a difference to the practice of medicine.
Donna
February 15, 2020
Our family would like to send our deepest sympathy, love and prayers to you and your family.
Bill was always so kind & caring & will certainly be missed by all who knew him.
Stacey Quattlebaum
February 15, 2020
Dr. Polzin was an amazing mentor to me through out my career and even more so the last couple of years. I appreciated so much having him to talk to following brain surgery. My life will always be better for having known him.
Margaret LeMasters
February 15, 2020
Bill was a wonderful example what a physician should be. He cared deeply about his patients. He worked tirelessly for those in need. He was a teacher to those of us he worked with. Intelligent, kind, soft-spoken, and hard-working are just a few words to describe him. I'm sure he was all of those things and more with his family also. He will truly be missed.
Brian Morgan
February 14, 2020
I give my sincerest condolences to the family of Mr. William Polzin, particularly Pastor Joseph Polzin from Trinity Lutheran Church in Gaylord. May Gods peace be with you all!!
Dr. Dennis Wiwi
February 14, 2020
Thanks to Bill many Ob/ Gyn Drs such as myself had a great resource for referral of our High Risk patients thru the Fetal Care Center. He touched many babies and families lives. Thanks Bill and glad your with Jesus now
Geraldine Mason
February 14, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with Dr Poliz as a sugery tech. We always like to no what trip that were going on. Dr Poliz had a professional that he had that i respected. He was a sharp dressers to be so tall. I'm going to miss him.
David Warford
February 14, 2020
Su, Lewis, Katherine, Joseph and Bethany:
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your husband and father. Bill's legacy as a skilled physician, family man and Christian leader will live on from our years together at King of Kings. May the peace of our Lord be with you and provide strength during this difficult time. We rejoice that Bill's soul is now at peace with Jesus.
We always had fun with Bill at the party, and the wedding reception was one for the ages....
Michael Mahnke
February 14, 2020
Bill was such a good friend to his fellow classmates in the Fox Valley Lutheran High School Class of 1975, and we all somehow knew that he was destined to achieve many accomplishments in his life. We enjoyed countless great times together while in high school, college, and beyond. Bill's career in medicine seemed to exemplify his commitment and caring for other people in need. Our lives were made better by having known Bill, and he indeed had, "A Life Well Lived." Goodspeed Bill Polzin ...
Joan Korfhagen
February 14, 2020
It is with great sympathy that I extend my thoughts and prayers to honor Dr. Polzin at this time. He will forever be remembered for his expertise, kindness and care of his patients and sharing of knowledge to so many. I had the privilege of working along side him. Rest in peace. Joan Korfhagen
Nicole Chambers
February 14, 2020
Dr. Polzin provided so much more than just care for our son, he gave us hope when others refused. I always joked with him during appointments about how soothing his voice was because it was full of kindness, love, and faith. He talked proudly of his family and work, but also his Savior. Im sure he was greeted by all the little ones he fought for, but couldnt save, including our son Logan. So much love to his family and friends. We are so honored to have met him.
Gina Sharp
February 14, 2020
Blessings and Peace for his family. I will always remember him as an amazing Christian man. Always made me want to be better and love more! He was so kind and caring. I count it as such a privilege to have known him and worked by his side as a medical assistant. I was always amazed how quick he saw patients but yet how they came out of the room feeling so loved and special! Wonderful Christian man.
Teresa Hockemeyer
February 13, 2020
My cousin who helped save children is now free from pain and rejoicing with the Heavenly choir of angels❤
His Mom (my aunt) kept me informed over the years of Bills success, but to share your faith with patients or whomever you get to know, occurred without my knowledge. What a ministry he had on this earth.
Bless you Su, children, grandchildren and my 8 cousins who remain on this earth.
May Bills light shine through his children and wife until he sees all of you again.
Im sure he reassured and instilled his faith in all of you while he was facing his death.❤
May God grant all of you peace and comfort
Prayers and love,
Teresa ((Albers) Hockemeyer
Roger & Elaine Raschke
February 13, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Erat, Dual Parish secretary
February 13, 2020
On behalf of the Dual Parishes of Mt. Hope, Grayling and Trinity, Gaylord, MI we extend our heartfelt sympathy. We are humbly grateful for the fine job he did in Christian fatherly parenting, raising a son who is now our pastor. In many more ways his blessed ways impacted so many others, and the world is a better place because of him and the difference he made in so many lives.
Katie Francis
February 13, 2020
Many thoughts and prayers to Dr. Polzin's family. I enjoyed getting to know him through the years in the fetal surgery community. He was honest, kind and had a gift for really being present when you spoke to him. It was an honor to know and learn from him.
Darrell Cass
February 13, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of this tremendous loss. May he now rest in peace. I knew Bill from the NAFTNet organization. He was a tremendous colleague and collaborator and a major contributor to the field of fetal intervention; with a goal to optimize the care and outcome of mother's and fetuses with many types of birth defects. I will miss his friendship and collaboration. With love, Darrell
Cynthia Bohacek
February 13, 2020
I am so sorry. I still remember the first delivery that I did with him over twenty years ago. His love for babies has impacted so many families. His impact will last for generations.
Steve&Kate Ahlersmeyer
February 13, 2020
Dear Su and family,
We and countless others are grieving at the loss of your dear Bill. We have so many memories of him during our KOK years, not the least of which was bringing our Andy safely into the world. After Andy was born he pulled up a chair and asked if he could pray thats just like Bill. We admired his wit, his wisdom, his love for you and his family, and,most of all, his gentle yet profound witness of his faith in Jesus. Our prayers continue for you all during these difficult days ahead. Much love to you.
Jamie Mather
February 13, 2020
Dr Polzin was a force for the life of the pre-born. Well done good and faithful servant!
February 13, 2020
Dr Polzin saved the lives of my twin son. We will forever be grateful for him. Sending you lots of love and prayers.
Wendy Kinstler
February 13, 2020
Dearest Polzin's - We are sending you thoughts and prayers of comfort during this time of sorrow. Our hearts are heavy and saddened this side of heaven. It doesn't make this time any easier but knowing that Bill's faith and the blessed assurance that our Redeemer lives is what will sustain us in missing him. He lived a life for his Savior and it touched the smallest of souls. I leave you with this passage as one of my fondest memories with Bill was training for the Chicago marathon. Philipians 3:14 So I run straight toward the goal in order to win the prize, which is God's call through Christ Jesus to the life above. Our love to you all, The Kinstler Family
Jeff Livingston
February 13, 2020
A true physician and gentleman.
Christian-left, me, and Cody-right. Age 7. Recently were part of the"ring security" for Cody's Godmother's wedding.
Amanda Chase
February 13, 2020
The Chase family (left to right- Andy, Jasper (13), Cody(7),Amanda, Christian (7), Vincent (11) with dog- Bauer. Our most recent full family photo-summer 2019
Amanda Chase
February 13, 2020
Amanda Chase
February 13, 2020
These pictures and countless others, would not be possible without the love, compassion, caring, and commitment, Dr. Polzin had for me and other miners like me, that suffered from TTTS. our family offers our sincerest condolences. May you find comfort in knowing many are praying and honoring his memory around the world.
Carolyn Fletcher
February 12, 2020
There is no better way to appreciate Bill than to see his faith shining through his family.May our Lord comfort you . Carolyn Fletcher
Tina Lehenbauer
February 12, 2020
Su and family, lifting you up in prayer during this difficult time. May knowing he is beholding the paradise of heaven comfort you all in the days ahead. He will be missed but we celebrate his life and spirit. Gods blessings!
Marty Lehenbauer
February 12, 2020
Sue and family, very sorry to hear about Bills death but also know he is now healed. Praying for your strength over the coming days and weeks.
Tali Vander Stouwe
February 12, 2020
Dr. Polzin was one of the surgeons that performed the ablation surgery on our boys that suffered from TTTS, nearly 13 years ago. His work was successful and our twins, Jacob and Boden, are healthy and will be 13 in July. We are forever grateful for this. Rest In Peace Dr. Polzin - the work you did while on Earth surely follows you to Heaven.
Mindy Banks
February 12, 2020
Im so thankful for Dr Polzin and will forever be grateful for his part in saving my twins from Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrom. He gave me peace and hope when all medical reasoning showed that there was none. With Gods help along with the entire team at the Cincinnati Fetal Care Center my twins are here today and will be 8 years old later this year. My prayers are with his family. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful picture of the man he was outside the hospital. His memory will live on through the lives of so many that he helped save and I have no doubt his testimony will bring others to the Lord.
Bobbi Baker
February 12, 2020
One of the best men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. A true Christian in every manner that there is. Blessings to his family as they go through this horrible time. He was always supportive of me , And look what he did and because he did we did too.
Jennifer Palilonis
February 12, 2020
To the Polzin family and to all who loved him:
Your husband, father, grandfather, friend saved my babies lives. I met Dr. Polzin on Feb. 1 15 years ago, just a few days after I was diagnosed with Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome. Our circumstances were dire and the prognosis was not good. Over the next 12 weeks, we would drive from Muncie, Ind. to Cinci every week to see Dr. P, and under his care, we underwent many procedures to save the boys. Dr. P always offered words of encouragement. He held my hand while I cried. And as a result of his expert care, I was given the gift of motherhood, and my boys were given the gift of happy, healthy lives. Your husband, father, grandfather, friend has been my hero for 15 years. And although we havent seen each other for a long time, I think of him often and thank God for putting him in my life every single day.
I lost my father in November. So, I know all too well the heartache you are suffering. I, too, am heartbroken that Dr. P had to leave this world too soon.
But please know, that are an uncountable number of families who have him to thank for life, love, happiness, joy, and the greatest gift - parenthood - that anyone could ever receive.
I will always love Dr. P with all my heart. And my family and I are sending you all light and love for peace and healing.
D Kocis
February 12, 2020
Dr. Polzin will always be remembered as a brilliant physician who cared passionately for women and there struggles during pregnancy. The Cincinnati area was so very fortunate that he wanted to raise his adored family here. Many have had the opportunity to be educated by his wisdom and become better doctors and nurses at both GSH and Childrens because of him. Just wish to thank his family for sharing him with us and know he is free and with his maker . With deepest sympathy, Debbie RN.
Denise Mayfield
February 12, 2020
Dear family I only met this amazing man once, but because of him I have two grandsons who are now almost 9 and are our miracle babies. My prayers are with your family.
Susan Turner
February 12, 2020
I'm so sorry to here about Dr. Polzins passing. He was one of the dotthat saved my twin boys from TTTS in 2009. He was so nice and compassionate towards me. Prayers for his family.
Steven Imhoff
February 12, 2020
Dr. Polzin stood for others who needed a voice. He sat with others to console them about their problems and always walked in the path of the Lord to be a living inspiration to those of us he touched with his faith. He will not be missed as he is always with us.
There are not enough words that can be said, as he was great in speaking and listening. Thanks...see you soon.
Al Sarno
February 12, 2020
I had the honor of being Bills partner at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, before he and his family moved to Cincinnati. Working with him was a wonderful experience that I will never forget and always cherish. He was bright, dedicated, compassionate and had a great sense of humor. I learned much from him, both professionally and personally. He leaves behind thousands of women and babies who benefitted from his lovingly delivered and compassionate care. Rest In Peace, my friend.
Rich &Risa Sherman
February 12, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 12, 2020
So sorry for your loss. He was an amazing physician, teacher, person and such a brilliant man.
Tom and Terri Raithel
February 12, 2020
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