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Samuel Fitzsimmons Obituary
Evansville, Indiana
Samuel L. Fitzsimmons M.D., 79, of Evansville, died Saturday, July 21, 2018 at his home. He was born September 21, 1938 in Evansville to the late Dr. Elvin and Mildred (Nebeker) Fitzsimmons.
Dr. Fitzsimmons attended Bosse High School, Indiana University and received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He was an avid IU fan and often watched repeats of IU games. He was an Emergency Room physician of St. Mary's for 35 years. While there, he began the paramedic service in Evansville in collaboration with St. Mary's, Deaconess, and Welborn Hospitals. Dr. Fitzsimmons was the director of the Emergency Department at St. Mary's for many years and past president of the medical staff. He was also the medical director of Life Flight. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and member of St. Mary's Church. Sam enjoyed playing bridge and was a member of the Duplicate Bridge Club. He also enjoyed traveling, working in his green house, and was a proud participant of Rock Steady Boxing.
He is survived by his wife, Pat (Diehl) of 30 years; children, Meg Fitzsimmons of McCordsville, Indiana, Libby Raab of Palo Alto, California, Katie Kuester (Amy Niemeir), Chris Harlow (Patti), and Angie Martin all of Evansville, David (Donna) Harlow of Newburgh; grandchildren, Caroline, Michael, Eleanor, Henry, Jon, Sam, Lauren, Tara, Jessica, and Ashlyn; great grandsons, Cayden and Laykin; Sister, Jane May of Wilmington, North Carolina; niece, Vicki; nephew, Steven.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 South Hebron Evansville, Indiana 47714, where a Memorial Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church 613 Cherry Street, Evansville. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the church with Father Stephen Lintzenich, Father Benny Chacko and Father Ted Tempel officiating.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or St. Mary's Outreach 613 Cherry St, Evansville, IN 47713
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com
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Greg Moore
July 25, 2018
Sam was one of my earliest mentors to direct me into a career in emergency medicine.
Rest in peace
Kelly (Jarvis) Van Dyke
July 25, 2018
Pat and family,
I am so sorry for your terrible loss. My prayers are certainly with all of you through this difficult time. I hope you can find comfort through the days and weeks to come.
Patty Davoust
July 25, 2018
I have such fond memories of Dr. Fitzsimmons. My deepest condolences to the family on your loss of such a gentleman.
Sarah Bruner
July 25, 2018
Love and kind wishes to my three Fitz girls. I truly enjoyed knowing and sharing some happy times with Dr Sam and his family during the years I was at Evansville Day School.
I am sorry for his leaving, but I am truly impressed with all he did during his full life. What a lifetime resume! What a wonderful box of memories...
His picture here is just as I remember him in the long ago years! -- Sally Robinson Bruner
William Woods
July 23, 2018
Dr. Fitzsimmons treated me on more than one occasion. I appreciated his, "bedside manner" and his skill as a physician. My condolences to the family on his passing.
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