Glenn Alan Kawesch

Glenn Alan Kawesch

Glenn Kawesch Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 23, 2007.
KAWESCH, GLENN ALAN Glenn Alan Kawesch, MD, 46 Laser Eye Surgeon Glenn Alan Kawesch, MD, 46, passed away March 14, 2007, of natural causes while in Mexico. Dr. Kawesch was a prominent ophthalmologist with offices in San Diego and Beverly Hills. Born in New York City and raised in Spring Valley, NY, Dr. Kawesch attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and went on to graduate from Northwestern Medical School. Glenn, a selfless, compassionate and caring individual, enjoyed traveling, was an avid tennis player and lived life to the fullest. Glenn was the much-loved son of Sunny and Ron Kawesch, devoted brother of Neal and Dr. Gary Kawesch, dearly beloved father of Austin Matheny-Kawesch, and beloved fianc of Melissa Helm. A memorial service will be at Del Mar Hilton, 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA on Friday, March 23rd, at 6 p.m. Donations may be sent to the American Heart Association (americanheart.org) or Research to Prevent Blindness (rpbusa.org).Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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December 4, 2024

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March 30, 2007

Carl Freeman posted to the memorial.

eric

December 4, 2024

A great man who was my room mate in pacific beach

eric yudis

October 24, 2022

he will be missed

Carl Freeman

March 30, 2007

Dr. Kawesch was a true pioneer in the field of Lasik Surgery. He changed my vision in a matter of seconds. Thanks to him, I haven't had to wear glasses since I was 12 years old. He also changed the vision of my wife and her brother and my son and his wife. He will be dearly missed. Our prayers go out to his family and staff!

Lizet Ramirez

March 27, 2007

Dr. Kawesch will always remain a God send in our eyes. He restored my vision last year in his La Jolla office. I will forever be grateful to him. He knew how much it meant to me, because as soon as they had me sit up, I began to cry...I gave him a hug and thanked him every chance I got...even to this day in my prayers I thank him for sharing such a wonderful gift. I also told him that as soon as my son was of age (he's 6 with glasses) that no matter where the military would send us, we would come back and get my son's eyes restored. I think even now, I plan to follow through with it...hopefully through his brother Gary. To all the friends and family of Dr. Kawesch, please know that you are all in my prayers and my family sends out their warmest regards! Forever grateful,

March 27, 2007

Our thoughts and sincere heartfelt sympathies go out to the Kawesch Family

Chuck and Morton Leiter

March 27, 2007

Our thoughts and sincere heartfelt sympathies go out to the Kawesch Family

raymond wells

March 27, 2007

dr. kawesch saved my vision. he was a fine man, and truely cared about helping people. imso sorry that his life was cut short. He and dr. stern implanted a lens in each of my eyes in 1989 and 1990. I would have been blind at 46. thank god for men like him.

D T

March 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and especially to his wife, Stacy

Lawrence Kallett

March 23, 2007

Glenn was a great guy and a very unique and colorfull character.He was a great friend who really loved his son Austin.We will miss him alot and the annual Super Bowl trip will not be the same without him.He was a full of life person who lived twice his 46years.We will always feel and remember Glenn's endless energy,smile and enthusiasm.Carry on the legacy Gary and maybe Austin will follow in his footsteps and be a world class eye surgeon and friend.
Regards,
Lawrence Kallett-Beverly Hills Ca

karolen linderman

March 23, 2007

Dr. Kawesch will certainly be missed by the San Diego community he served so well. My sincere condolences to the friends and family.

liz peterson

March 23, 2007

Wishing comfort and peace to all of
Dr Ks family and friends at this time.

C. Costa

March 23, 2007

I am in shock about this untimely passing of my lasik surgeon. He was such a personable doctor and I had just recommended him to two more of my friends. I am so sorry and my condolances go to his family, friends and wonderful office staffers.

Suzanne King

March 21, 2007

Dr. Kawesch was a gifted doctor and a really caring person. My husband had lasik done by Dr. Kawesch and will always be grateful to him. I am sorry that he did not have longer to live. He will be missed by all that knew him.

BOBBI RESNICK

March 21, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE KAWESCH FAMILY---
SUNNY AND RON FEEL OUR HUGS OF LOVE TO YOU BOTH-- BOBBI AND GARY RESNICK (RAMAPO HS)

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