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Alan Longert Obituary
1937 - 2018
Alan Longert, 81, Columbus, Ohio, passed away the evening of Saturday, November 17 surrounded by his family. Born February 5, 1937 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio to the late Meyer and Betty Longert, Alan graduated from Ohio Northern College of Pharmacy and The Ohio State University College of Medicine and served as a Major in United States Air Force. He was one of the first physicians to staff Mount Carmel East Hospital, where he served as Chief of Orthopedics, Chairman of Clinical Department Council, and as a member of Mt. Carmel Foundation Board. He was also a member of the American Spine Society. He was a jazz music lover, long-time supporter of the Columbus arts community, and raced standard bred horses. Alan is survived by his wife, Ruth (Soller); daughter, Audra; sister, Karen Longert; cousins, Cheryl Hussin and Gary Hussin; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Services will be Tuesday, November 20, at 11 AM at the Epstein Memorial Chapel, 32332 E. Main St. Burial will be at Forest Lawn – Temple Israel. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to The Longert Family Fund at Temple Israel Foundation, Mt. Carmel Foundation or other charity of choice. Online guestbook at www.epsteinmemorial.com
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Christopher Brown
May 5, 2021
Dr. Longert preformed a miracle for me as a patient of his. He saved my leg with a not known procedure at the time. RIP Alan
Barbara Gabe
November 26, 2018
Remembering all the good times i had with Ruthie and Al going back to the 60s. He wll truly be missed.
Joyce Ervin
November 19, 2018
Goodbye old friend, may peace be with you.
November 19, 2018
With much respect and love.
Old friends Jolene Bernie shapiro
November 19, 2018
Dr. Longert did my back surgery in 1984. He was a wonderful surgeon and a great doctor. My condolences to his family. Stephanie Reynolds
Gloria Kuris
November 18, 2018
Our deepest condolences. May his memory be a blessing. Love, The Kuris Family
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