Louis Mick Obituary
Mick, DVM
NORTON Dr. Louis W. Mick, DVM, 84, passed away March 31, 2002, at Hospice Care Center.
Born in Pin gree Grove, Ill., he was raised in Peterboro, N.Y., and had been a Barber ton-Norton resident most of his life, where he was the owner of A and B Animal Hospital for 53 years, retiring in October 2000. He was a graduate of Cornell Veterinarian College in 1941. He was a member of the AMA and Kelby's Gun Range, and an avid hunter, fisherman, and an all-around outdoorsman. Louis held a veterinarian license in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, and West Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Esther, and brother, Dr. Lester Mick. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Emma J.; daughter and son-in-law, Jo Anne and Lee Crites of Norton; grandchildren, Louis and Daniel (Kim) Berlin; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Erin, and Michael; and sister-in-law, Gertrude Mick of New York.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Hahn-Hoste tler Funeral Home, Pastor Robert Combs officiating. Calling hours Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice Care Center. (Hahn-Hostetler, 330-825-2467.)
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Sue Staron
April 8, 2019
For the 17th anniversary of the passing of beloved Dr. Mick I would like to again write how much he meant to me & my pets, as he did for so many others. I don't know what I would have done without him back in the 1980's & 90's when I was a divorced mother with kids & pets on a limited income. I went there many times with various critters for their shots, nail trimmings, treatments, medications, neutering, etc, at rock bottom rates. He would let you make payments or even treat your pet whether you had money or not. He saved the life of my large Shepard-Husky Snookie when she got very sick around 1 year of age. Ive had many batches of critters since then, I'm down to only 3 cats now, & wistfully think of Dr. Mick with fond memories. There will never be another vet like him. I wish there was.
JIM & JESSICA RICHMOND
April 23, 2002
LOU & DANNY, JO ANN & LEE,
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF DR MICK. HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY US ALL. WE CAN SEE HE WAS ADMIRED BY SO MANY. HIS WORDS OF WISDOM WILL REMAIN IN US ALL FOR EVERY YEAR TO COME.IF ANY OF YOU NEED ANYTHING- YOU KNOW WE ARE HERE -LIKE ALWAYS-
JIM & JESSICA LYNN & BROOKLYN
Jessica Lynn Richmond (Ferrell)
April 23, 2002
I'M SO SORRY FOR THE PASSING OF DR. MICK,. JOANN & LEE OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. LOUIE & ERIN WE ARE HERE FOR YOU- WE LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH. MAY GOD WITH THE BERLIN, LEE & MICK FAMILY ALWAYS.
LOVE JIM & JESSICA LYNN
Kim
April 16, 2002
Dr. Mick was a very good man who had treated many of our animals from child hood to adult. He was a wonderful man, and a great vet. I have seen many times when people couldnt afford to pay for the bill, and his replay was pay me when you get it. He will be sadley missed in our area. God bless the Mick family and be with them all. Rest in peace Dr. Mick.
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Ann Ilg
April 8, 2002
We will miss you Dr. Mick and thank you for all the excellent care for our pets over the years.
The Virgil Wilkinson Family
April 7, 2002
An excellent vet and neighbor
Rebecca Shepard-Smith
April 6, 2002
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Mick's passing. He was married to my Mom's cousin and while I hardly remember him, I do remember Emma. May GOD richly bless the family at this time.
Shawna Plucinski
April 5, 2002
My condolences to your family. Dr. Mick was such a wonderful vet to my pets and he never thought I was strange for bringing in sickly ferals from my neighborhood. He treated them as kindly as anyones pet.
Susan Gray
April 4, 2002
I took my first cat to Dr. Mick in August of 1993 this was the first time I met Dr. Mick and I was taken back by his love for pets. I never met another person like this before cause I had just moved here from Cleveland and I thought to myself if everyone had just a little of what Dr. Mick had this would be a really wonderful place to live. This world will not be the same without him. God Bless all the Family.
GARY & ROSEMARY MORGAN
April 4, 2002
MY FAMILY HAVE BEEN VERY SAD TO HERE ABOUT YOUR LOSS OF DR. MICK. HE HAS TAKEN CARE OF MANY OF OUR CATS & DOGS FOR YEARS. HE HAS BEEN VERY KIND TO US ALL. HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY OF FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ALSO TOOK CARE OF THEIR PETS TO DR. MICK. MAY GOD BLESS YOU DR. MICK AND ALL THE LOVED ONES YOU LEFT BEHIND.EVEN THE ANIMALS THAT YOU TOOK GOOD CARE OF. YOU HAD A GREAT HEART AND HELPED US OUT MANY TIMES. GODBLESS, ROSEMARY & GARY (JOE) MORGAN .
Anna Himelrigh
April 4, 2002
Thank you Dr. Mick for your love of animals. You were so gracious to come to our farm to treat our Saint Bernard and helped us so much with our cattle. You will always have a special place in my heart.
Esther Denny
April 4, 2002
My condolences to the Mick Family. He treated my cats & dogs for 29 years. I remember him coming in on a Holiday to treat my dying cat. He was a GREAT MAN & VET. He will be missed. Love & Prayers
RAY & SUE &JILL GRAY
April 4, 2002
I AM DEEPLY SADEN BY THE LOST OF THIS DR ,HE WAS ALWAYS A GOOD DESENT MAN AND ONE GOOD HUMAN BEING NOW THERE,S A GOOD DR IN HAVEN LOOKING AFTER ALL THE DOG & CATS BUT MOST OF ALL HERE.S A MAN WHO TOUCHED YOUR HEART WITH HIS KIND SMILE AND GENTEL TOUCH BLESS YOU DR,MICK
Linda Snow
April 3, 2002
Dr. Mick was great, and so good with the animal's. I've told people everwhere how he only charged a small fee. He will be missed, a great man.
Linda Plymale
April 3, 2002
My deepest sympathy to the family of Dr.Mick. He took good care of my 3 cats and my dog. May God bless him and his loved ones.
(Linda--KenBowl Lanes)
Josephine and Jan Aronica
April 3, 2002
Dr. Mick was a man that cared more about peoples pets instead of money, and you knew for a fact if you called him in an emergency he would help you in anyway possible. He will be sadly missed by all of his friends in both human and animal form.
Marcia & Twanna Askew
April 3, 2002
You will be truly missed, God Bless
Marcia & Twanna Askew
April 3, 2002
You will be truly missed, God Bless
Roger Hughes and Famiily Hughes
April 3, 2002
Tkanks Dock, For all of your help and guidence over ther the years your words will never stop guideing .
michele geiger
April 3, 2002
I started taking my pets to Dr. Mick about 1980. I always enjoyed seeing him and I'll miss him greatly.
Sue Staron
April 3, 2002
I'm so sorry to read of the passing of Dr. Mick. I took all my pets to him for many years, and he always greeted my children asking if they were here for their shots! He was so easygoing & unpretentious, dressed in blue jeans & suspenders, & of course his office was not exactly an office- old chairs around a huge old converted coal furnace in an old basement of an old house! Treatment table, sink, & cupboards in the corner. You didn't even have to make an appointment to see him, just show up during office hours. Dr. Mick provided an invaluable service to pet owners, charging much less than any other vet,& did not charge an office visit fee , telling me once that you just get what you pay for, medicines, etc .If you could not pay he treated your pet anyway, and did not send a bill either. He didn't even ask for your address. He would take payments, or wait till your payday, or forgive the bill completely. He saved many pets lives who would have died when they got sick and the owner was broke. He was devoted to the care of all animals, and will be truly missed by so many, many people including myself.
General&Alison Neloms,Duckworth
April 2, 2002
From the Neloms & Duckworth Family
to your Family.. Thank God for Dr.
Mick,he was always there whenever
or whatever you needed for the sake
of the pets. He also helped to ease
the pain & console us at the loss of our old aged dog... He aways knew
just what to say to make things seem
better even when there was no hope.. Thank You Dr. Mick for all the years we had with you.May You Rest In Peace..May God put his arms around your family and give them the
strength they need to get through the days and times to come..The Neloms & Duckworth family
Sandy Alpino
April 2, 2002
I to remember packing up our animals when i was little and taking them to visit Dr.Mick.Then i grew and had my own children and we still took took our animals to him. He was a GREAt guy!!!! A GREAT Dr... And he will be missed very much! Thier will NEVER be another vet like him.
The Alpino Family (including our poodle Brooks and our cat Carlos)
joseph bailey
April 2, 2002
my family bereaves with yours at the loss of a great and gentle person. I am cousin on my fathers side, Paul Bailey. God Bless you.
Jerry Van Sickle
April 2, 2002
My condolences to the family,Dr Mick treated my dog,and my cat. He will(is)be missed God Bless.Jerry(ken-bowl-lanes)
Eric & Carol Field
April 2, 2002
Dr. Mick not only took care of my parent's animals, he also took care of our animals during our current 27 years of marriange. His dedication to animals and their well-being will only be matched by a select few. Dr. Mick was truly an amazing human being who unselfishly helped those who could not help themselves. He will be sorely missed.
Donald Brasaemle
April 2, 2002
Dr. Mick was a dear man who helped us often over the years. He will never be forgotten in our hearts.
The Don Brasaemle Family and Pets
Sue Cox
April 2, 2002
My condolences to the family. Dr Mick will be sorely missed by everyone in the community. He took great care of my dog Lady (who is still going strong)for many years, and all my cats.
Barbara Martin
April 2, 2002
I grew in the house Louie lives in and was always made to feel a part of the family. I won't forget the farm calls Joanne and I went along on with him and Emma. There isn't enough space to begin to say how much Mick and Emma did for me from the time I was a baby and throughout my adult life.
I will truly miss him and cherish all the wonderful memories he has given me. Mick..you will always be a remarkable man and live in my heart forever. God truly blessed me by having the privilege of having you in my life. God has you now.
You have many Rewards and Blessings waiting for you.
May you rest in sweet peace.
Barb
Bonnie Millican
April 2, 2002
Dr. Mick was a good man and has been sorely missed. He cannot be replaced. My condolences to the family.
Debbie Robinson
April 2, 2002
Please accept my sincere condolences. Dr. Mick will be a great loss to all pet lovers in the community. He was always so caring about the animals and good with explaining things in simple terms and I always trusted him with my special pets. Dr. Mick - I'm really going to miss you. God Bless you and your family.
Jeff Powell
April 2, 2002
Danny/Louie Sorry to here of the passing of your grandfather. It has been A long time since we have seen each other, but if there is anything I could do, do not hesitate to call. An old friend-Jeff 848-1446
Lynn Hawkins Garver
April 2, 2002
Dr. Mick for many years was the veternarian for my father's dairy herd. He came once a month to handle the routine veternary care for our 90 head of registered Guernsey. It was over an hours drive to our farm in New Waterford. We would receive a call one evening each month saying he would be there the next day and would we call Ruperts and let them know also. He used to keep our barn pigeon population in line and bring us elk steaks from his hunting expeditions. The four of us children loved it when Dr. Mick visited. As an adult, I moved to Brimfield and happened to drive by his Barberton office one day and it brought back such pleasant memories, I had to stop and pay a visit. So I saw the waiting office with the furnace mentioned in one of the other letters. He was a very unpretentious man and a delight to know. We will miss you.
Larry Sands, DVM
April 2, 2002
The decades of service to the animal
kingdom that Dr. Mick provided, will
be surpassed by only a few. He will be missed by our proud profession. Larry Sands, DVM
Patricia Bland
April 2, 2002
Dr. Mick and my dad, Roy Bland, the barber, were good friends. I stopped into the office when I was in Ohio in the summer of 2000. It was wonderful to see Dr. Mick still at work healing our animal friends. He was a wonderful man. God rest his soul.
Steven Snowberger
April 1, 2002
A modest and unpretentious man, Dr. Mick greeted pet owners as they entered his basement door and worked their way down the stairs. His waiting room wrapped around a large old converted coal-furnace. The room was appointed by a broad sampling of chairs that represented the many decades of furniture style changes seen since his graduation from Cornell University.
Dr Mick’s practice was so untypical--no staff of lovely cheerful young attendants wearing smart looking pink or green medical uniforms and eager to usher you and your needy pet into the doctor’s care. No fountains in the waiting room, or beautiful garden walkways, nor soothing music or fancy computerized accounting system. Simply Dr. Mick—who was usually dressed in bluejeans with red suspenders, tending to the needs of our beloved pets in a timely way, and one at a time by asking: “All righty then; who is next?”
Having mended, cured, or otherwise met our pet’s needs, he would do some quick mental mathematics and then arrive at a final service figure which was somewhere around half of what you’d expect to pay elsewhere. As for the accounting system—he kept his fees in a cigar box on the ironing board next to his examining table.
While some of the above may have changed over the years since my last visit, I’m confident his down to earth compassion, and simple no-nonsense style remained the same. He will be missed, and long admired.
Respectfully, and on behalf of our many pets.
Steve & Donna Snowberger
Kent, Ohio
Laura Wensel (Beck)
April 1, 2002
What a loss to all the animals of the Akron/Barberton area. I know he hasn't been practicing for a while; he treated several of my pets and will be sadly missed by all. What a great vet he was!
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