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Raphaela Moore
March 21, 2023
Dr. Cibis, you are truly missed
You were amazing at your 'CRAFT' You touched the hearts of many simply with your kindness.
May you continue to rest peacefully
Patrick Kelly
April 5, 2022
I only recently learned of Dr. Cibis passing, my condolences to his family and loved ones.
I was a patient of his when I was a child and he performed several eye surgeries on me over the years.
He was a good man and doctor and I still have fond and vivid memories of my visits to the eye doctor after probably 30+ years gone by.
My eyes are still straight from the work he did and that has had a significant impact through my life to this very day.
Beth Deeds
October 26, 2021
To the family of Gerhard Cibis, I am so sorry of his passing. I just found out today, hence my late condolences. My daughter was a patient of his at eleven months, and I appreciated his direct manner and his staff. Rest in peace, Dr Cibis.
James Bartimus
August 29, 2021
Always personable and always professional--a great and rare combination. Miss you my friend. jb
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Brad and Julie Beets
August 29, 2021
Remembering Gerhard on this two-year anniversary of his passing - sending love to you, Doreen!
Anne Phillips
June 26, 2020
just seen this Noticed even thought he been gone a year Dr Cibis i know the spelling is a bit off But I always called him Dr C because of my speeach issues I would Not be here if it wasnt for him caring for my eyes. He was the best eye dr i have had. Thank you Dr C. My prayers go out to his family and thoes who worked with him
Tebicca Gray
February 28, 2020
I had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Cibis and recovering his patients at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City. He was also the surgeon for my granddaughter for an eye condition. She was 18 months at the time of her surgery and will soon be 10 years old. I made sure she knew who Dr. Cibis was and will share this obituary with her as well. Dr. Cibis has taken care of many patients who I am sure have appreciated his services. He will be missed by many!Condolences to his family.
Michelle Ritterhoff
October 23, 2019
I am truly saddened at his loss, he has been my doctor since 1982, and has shown me great comfort, and compassion. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
October 21, 2019
Dr. Cibis has been our sons doctor for almost 16 years. We are blessed to have had him in our lives and appreciate his expertise and talent. Our sons (and family) will miss his consistent skill and peace of mind that came with his talent. The boys will also miss the stories of his swim days that he shared with them during their office visits. He always made a point to ask them how things were going with school and this sport that he too once practiced as a teenager. Our condolences to the entire family. We will miss you greatly Dr. Cibis, rest in peace.
Linda Newson
October 14, 2019
I found out today Dr. Cibis passed away. He was my daughters doctor for 43 years until his passing and we will miss him terribly. My condolences to his family. He was truly gifted.
Tammie Heuser
October 13, 2019
We just received a letter about Dr Cibis's passing. We were greatly saddened by this news. Dr Cibis performed eye surgery on my son when he was in kindergarten. The surgery was very successful and we received excellent follow up care from Dr Cibis for many years after the surgery. My son is a senior in high school and will soon graduate. His vision remains perfect. We will forever be grateful to Dr Cibis. Our hearts go out to his family and staff who were also very kind to us. We will miss seeing Dr Cibis at my son's yearly follow ups.Tammie and Tanner Heuser
October 13, 2019
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Cibis. He diagnosed a rare eye condition in our 9 month old son, that I also found out I had only to a lesser degree when he examined my eyes. Our son had cornea transplants, and is now 27 years old and leads a normal life. Dr. Cibis continued to see both of us, and guided me through my own cornea transplant 9 years ago. He was an exceptional Doctor as well as a kind man, and I will greatly miss our chats during my yearly check ups. I consider myself very lucky to have known him.
- Mark Reardon
Jennifer Crain
October 12, 2019
I am so very sorry for your families loss. I just found out today of Dr. Cibis passing. He helped me from going blind in 1986 at Children's Mercy. I will forever be grateful for him catching my eye issues and allowing me to see today. Prayers to you and your family.
Mackenzie Kaemmer
October 11, 2019
Dr. Cibis was such a kind-hearted and inspiring man. I wish I could thank him one more time for the surgeries he performed on my eyes. I will forever be grateful for his incredible work ethic and drive to help others. Dr. Cibis, you will forever be in my memory and greatly missed. Thank you for all you have contributed to the world, your legacy lives on.
Mackenzie Kaemmer
October 11, 2019
Dr. Cibis was such a kind-hearted and inspiring man. I thank and admire him for his incredible work ethic and drive to help others. I will forever be grateful for the surgeries he performed on my eyes. He will be greatly missed.
Dana Ausherman
October 11, 2019
Condolences to the friends and family of Dr. Cibis. I just learned of his passing today, as I opened my mail and read the letter from his office. I met Dr. Cibis in February of this year, he performed surgery on my eyes in April. I have battled strabismus my entire life, had five previous surgeries. Thanks to Dr. Cibis, my eyes are the best they have ever been. May he rest in peace. ❤
Shirley Gomerdinger
October 11, 2019
So sorry to hear about Dr. Cebis' passing. He was such a wonderful physician--so kind and caring. He will truly be missed.
Shirley Gomerdinger
Ashley Perrey
October 11, 2019
Dr. Cibis will be missed tremendously by our family. He has been my little girl's doctor her whole life and the only one we have trust for her care. My prayers to his family in hopes they find comfort that there is no more suffering and that he has helped so many people for many years. Thank you Dr. Cibis for your hard work and dedication.
October 11, 2019
My son was born Blind and he was the only one that took care of him for 19 years he will be missed our condolences and prayers to all
MARIAN CONDRAY
October 11, 2019
To the Family, we are so sorry for your loss! I have no doubt that if it weren't for this talented Doctor, my daughter would not be able to see! Born 17 weeks early Dr. Cibis saw our daughter before we knew he was a Dr. that she needed to see, after several surgeries on her eye's she is able to see. With out his expertise and knowledge that would not be the case. Our daughter was born in 1992. He truly was a gifted man. Our hearts are very heavy for your loss! We will keep your family in our prayers!
The Condray's
Stephen and Elizabeth Anderson
October 9, 2019
A man who respected and cared for people of all abilities. God blessed him to bless us. We were honored to call him friend.
Heather
October 8, 2019
This deeply saddens me to hear of such a huge loss to our community. Dr. Cibis performed surgery on my eyes when I was 18 months old in 1986 and again at 32 years old in 2016. I cannot begin to tell you how forever grateful I am for his skills. His work has helped me age with confidence without crossed eyes and corrected my vision to the point I no longer require glasses. My deepest sympathy to Dorene and his children. And thank you so very much Dr. Cibis.
Abby Olson
October 1, 2019
He was amazing Dr. Was mine from 10yrs old Then was also my oldest 9 & did her surgery and helped her eye site return ( was 18months) also saw my 7yr ( got his first glasses at 13months) and was seeing my youngest 6month til he right before he passed. He Will truely be missed and gonna be hard finding anyone Who will compare to his. & the amazing work he did for this family for 20plus yr!
Honey Lombardo
September 27, 2019
He was such a great Doctor. He helped me greatly !!
Tereasa Duncan
September 26, 2019
My son, Seth Belfield was a patient of his since the age of 2. He saved his sight from meningitis complications.
My son,and I will greatly miss him.
Blessings, and God's love be with the family.
Katie Tagel-Culotta
September 18, 2019
Dr. Cibis performed surgery on our daughter's eye lid when she was just 14 months old. Without the delicate and precise procedure, she would have lost sight in her eye and would have barely been able to open it. He touched our lives in such a profound way since Maddie was 2 weeks old and we were new parents. She still was a patient of his. I get very emotional thinking about how glad I am that she has been able to live a life with perfect vision thanks to him. Our sympathies go out to his family and to the community he served so well. We are so sorry for the loss. Sincerely, Katie, Greg and Madelyn Culotta
Tasha Braden
September 16, 2019
Dr. Cibis you was an amazing doctor. You always has a smile for us and you was amazing with my boys. You will be deeply missed.
Renate Phillips
September 13, 2019
He was a wonderful Surgeon and a kind Man, it was an honor to know him. He will be missed by many.
Sarah Prettyman
September 12, 2019
You will be truly be missed. You were a wonderful doctor. There is no other doctor like you.
September 12, 2019
Thank you for your endless care and compassion in helping my daughter and all the children you cared for. We are beyond blessed to have received your care and correction of her eye sight. Without you her eyes wouldn't be as beautiful as they are today. May you rest in peace. -Christina Wise & Morgan Grauel
Teresa Rogers
September 11, 2019
Thank you Dr. Cibis for taking care of my son's eyesight for the past 35 years. You are a Hero to us. Rest in Peace.
Jane Anderson Carey
September 10, 2019
Always a gentleman with a smile of kindness. He will be missed
Bob White
September 10, 2019
I will remember Gerhard for his sharp wit, as well as for his professional ability and honesty.
September 9, 2019
I was deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Cibis's passing. He was a wonderful doctor to my mentally challenged daughter for many years. My daughter and I saw him just a few weeks ago. Deepest sympathies to his family and all whose lives he touched. He will be missed. Carol King and Shelly Winter
Corliss Panis
September 9, 2019
Dorene,
You and Gerhard had so many wonderful memories together that will keep him in your thoughts everyday. He was such a kind and thoughtful individual that touched so many lives.
JB Bartimus
September 7, 2019
Gerhard was a true gentleman and an outstanding physician. I will miss our conversations together and his humor. jb
Munden Family
September 6, 2019
I am truly saddened by this news. We first met Dr. Cibis when my oldest son was was less than a week old. Had we not met him, I honestly believe my son would be blind today. We are blessed to have been able to have him as a surgeon. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
Patricia Kern
September 6, 2019
I'm sorry for your loss Dorene. Dr. Cibis operated on our daughter's eyes and was a wonderful physician to us. We have always been grateful for him. Hugs and Love - the Kern Fam
September 6, 2019
Gerhard Cibis: A gentleman and a scholar, a man with many interests and a kind manner, a man who will not be forgotten....
-Chris and Patti Blodi
Doris Coleman
September 6, 2019
It was an honor and a privilege to work with Dr. Cibis in the Operating Room at CMH for probably two decades. He is gone too soon and will be remembered and missed by all he touched.
Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
Janna Rust
September 5, 2019
Dorene, I'm so sorry to hear of Gerhard's passing. You are for sure in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Smith
September 5, 2019
Dr. Cibis you saved my vision, and have kept me seeing, since our first encounter in 2000. You will be greatly missed.
My heartfelt condolences to your family.
Sincerely,
Mrs Debbie Smith
Kenneth Coillot
September 5, 2019
Heartfelt condolences at this difficult time to the family and friends of Dr Cibis. To the family we are so so sorry for your loss are prayers are with him and your family
John Hundley
September 4, 2019
Gerhard was my friend in high school and my fraternity brother at Washington University in St. Louis. My recollection is that he graduated from Washington University in three years and was a Phi Beta Kappa. After graduation he studied art history in Heidelberg, Germany before going to medical school. He was truly brilliant.
We kept in touch over the years and he sent me his annual Christmas letters. I am sad for his loss, he will be missed.
Jim Crause
September 4, 2019
So sorry to see the news of Gerhard's passing. Prayers and condolances to family and friends.
September 4, 2019
My heartfelt sympathies to Joanie and the
family. I remember all the days of running into each other in the halls and all the activities at Ladue.
Sandy Zemitzsh Carlson, Harrisburg NC
September 4, 2019
Dorene,
We have been thinking of you since Gerhard's passing. We hope that the love of those around you, as well as your wonderful memories, will help you through this difficult time.
We hope to see you soon.
Love,
Julie and Brad Beets
Christa Stein
September 4, 2019
Dr. Cibis was a wonderful physician. He cared for his patients and was world reknown. On a more personal note, the world lost a great man. He was kind, compassionate, and careing. He was a huge unfluence on me not only professionally but personally. He will be deeply missed.
With the deepest sympathy
Christa Stein
David Pierce
September 4, 2019
Myself and I'm sure many others will always remember Gerhard's passion for his patients. He was a gifted surgeon and I'm glad he was my mentor and friend. Heartfelt condolences at this difficult time to the family and friends of Dr Cibis.
David M. Pierce, OD Springfield, MO
September 4, 2019
Myself and I'm sure many others will always remember Gerhard's passion for his patients. He was a gifted surgeon and I'm glad he was my mentor and friend. Heartfelt condolences at this difficult time to the family and friends of Dr Cibis.
David M. Pierce, OD Springfield, MO
September 4, 2019
Myself and I'm sure many others will always remember Gerhard's passion for his patients. He was a gifted surgeon and I'm glad he was my mentor and friend. Heartfelt condolences at this difficult time to the family and friends of Dr Cibis.
David M. Pierce, OD Springfield, MO
Laura Pembridge
September 4, 2019
He was so smart and caring. He spent his whole life trying to help other people get better vision. It was a pleasure working for him. I heart goes out to his family and friends for their loss.
Max Adams
September 4, 2019
Sad news. Dr. Gerhard was a lovely, kind, caring man. Condolences to his family and friends.
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