His wife, Doris Geiger Chillag, preceded him in death eight years ago. His parents were Alexander and Irene Chillag. He emigrated from Budapest, Hungary when he was three years old. His sister, Mary, died before him. He lived in Holden, W.Va., for nearly 50 years before moving to Charleston, W.Va., in 1993.

He is survived by four sons: Dana, Shawn, Jeffrey and Kim; 10 grandchildren, Kipp, Colin, Gabriel, Greta, Kata, Hallie, Ian, Zach, Jeffrey and Hannah; and seven great-grandchildren, Grace, Lylah, Samuel, Elliot, Cora, Matilda and John Henry.

Erwin Chillag graduated from the University of Buffalo School of Medicine then entered the U.S. Army during World War II receiving his general medical and orthopedic surgery training at the University of Virginia. His medical practice included working at all the hospitals in Logan County.

He cared for countless children and adults for all types of medical problems. He performed general surgery, orthopedic practice and surgery. He delivered over 3,000 babies including a granddaughter. Some dogs and horses were also treated. He was on site and in the mines at coal mining disasters.

His practice began as penicillin became available and he saw polio vaccinations begin in the 50's. His work led to the construction of modern hospital facilities and a nursing home for Logan County.

If you wish, in lieu of flowers, please honor his life of work with donations to WVU Foundation, Doris and Erwin Chillag Medical Student Scholarship Fund, One Waterfront Place, 7th Floor

P.O. Box 1650, Morgantown, WV 26507-1650.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.

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Published by The Logan Banner from Feb. 29 to Mar. 1, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Erwin Chillag

114 Entries

Gabriel Chillag

February 13, 2022

Grandpa Erwin was an amazing person. So was grandma Doris. I will always remember family gatherings at their wonderful house in West Virginia, and going skiing with him in Colorado. I am very fortunate to be one of his descendents.

rex richardson

March 15, 2018

amazing physician amazing man..he rebuilt my knee after my army service.. always respected and loved him...rex in fl retired arp

Cameron Smith Vogt

March 18, 2016

Jeff, Kim, Dana, and Shawn
I have just spent a quiet 20 minutes or more reading all of these wonderful tributes to your father. Having only known him as Erwin, and only as an elderly gentleman, it's lovely to read such kindnesses. I would like to add one word no one has used - but which I felt towards your father: I found him quite adorable. Enormous love and hugs to all of you.

Dr. Robert Deakins

March 17, 2016

RIP Dr. Chillag. I am one of the many babies you delivered. (1971) Thank you for being there for my mom and dad.

Matilda Dunlap

March 9, 2016

Dr. Erwin Chillag was my great grandfather he was a great person,he had so many great stories.(:

~ Matilda Dunlap

susan vannatter

March 8, 2016

He delivered me in 1962,and was my doctor for yrs,loved him,he will be missed.prayers for family

March 6, 2016

With Deepest Sympathy;Dr. Chillag delivered my first baby, a daughter in 1972 @ Logan General Hospital.So sorry for your loss. Joyce Perry

Joe Piros, Jr.

March 6, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Erwin Chillag

Joe Piros, Jr.

March 6, 2016

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Cecilia Thomas

March 5, 2016

I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks. Dr. Chilling was truly one of a kind and I have many fond memories of the years I spent working with him doing hearings. He has been, and will continue to be missed by all of us.

Bill and Lynne Linder

March 5, 2016

Lynne and I offer our sincere condolences to the family of Doctor Erwin Chillag. We never had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Chillag, but we know from his distinguished medical career and from the fine family he left behind that Erwin Chillag lived an outstanding life.

Rosalia Codispoti Rossetti

March 4, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Erwin Chillag.

John Long

March 4, 2016

The Chillag family was an important part of my life growing up in Holden, WV. Dr. Chillag was the community doctor, serving all of the medical needs of the entire community - from broken bones to child deliveries. My mother Naomi worked with Dr. Chillag for many years, and later with Shawn, who followed in his father's footsteps. Dr. Chillag delivered my younger brother and sister. He made numerous house calls to the Long family when one of us was ill or injured. Mrs. Chillag was our den mother in Cub Scouts, so I new the boys from an early age. I spent many hours playing with Jeff and Kim. When it was nice outside, we played touch football or softball on the lawn, or went swimming in their pool after they moved to the Bungalow on the hill. When is was rainy, we played Monopoly or Poker, usually at my house. We continued to meet regularly at the Chillag house for poker into our young adulthood. The memories with the family will remain with me forever. Condolences and best wishes to the family. Please let me know if there's ever anything I can do to repay the kindness that you always gave to my family and me. Phone: 304-346-6184

Tom Alexander

March 4, 2016

My thoughts and prayer are with the Chillag family; especially Dana, as we made and shared many memories in Holden and at the Elementary and Junior High. Doc was a mainstay in Logan County, WV

Pamela Chase

March 3, 2016

I worked with Hallie at the West Virginia Poison Center (still do) and was privy to some pretty great stories about Dr. Chillag. I am sure your family is heartbroken now, but may you all take comfort in all the lives touched. Have fun recalling all the good times and entertaining moments. Pam Chase

Crystal Mills-Lilly

March 3, 2016

Over 40 years ago, Doc Chillag delivered me, and as the story was told to me it was rather difficult as it took nearly two days of labor for it to finally result in me coming into this world. In none of the stories about that time, has my mother ever said she felt she was being mishandled or not taken care of properly. She was very young and needed a supportive doctor. Five years later, Christmas Day, Doc Chillag was again called to my mother's bedside because she was again in labor with her second child, he was sure there'd be plenty of time after taking nearly two days to have me, but the problem that caused my issue was no longer in effect, so he almost missed my brother's birth. I learned he also had delivered my own father as well. I hope his family finds peace in knowing he was so well respected in his community and that he provided such great services. Rest in peace Doc Chillag

Keith Osburn

March 3, 2016

Our condolences to the Chillag Family, he a great part of the Holden Community for all the Families.

Will Owens

March 3, 2016

My condolences, Shawn. It sounds like your father was an excellent physician and an even better man.

D. Hughes

March 3, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Chillag. He helped bring me into this world in 6/1/61 and my 5 older siblings, and saved my mothers life when she was bleeding to death. The Hughes family is saddened to hear of his passing. God Bless

Ruthann Maynard

March 3, 2016

I had the privilege of working with Dr. Chillag while he was a medical expert for Social Security. It was always a pleasure to work with him. My condolences to the family.

vanta coda

March 3, 2016

To the Boys and your families Your Father was just the greatest. A Dr for all times and for Holden the one and only I can still remember when he moved in beside us on BeBee. Your mother and dad and my mother and dad were the best of Holden. Holden and Logan were so thankful to have them in our community.
May God bless your family at this time.

Jewell Maynard Shipley

March 3, 2016

Dr. Chillag was family doctor for my mom, dad, me and my daughter for decades. He was an excellent physician, with consistent compassion and caring regardless of circumstances. Your family must be so proud of your accomplishments and I am so grateful for your skills and care thru the years.

March 3, 2016

My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family. I have many fond memories of Dr. Chillag having grown up with Dana and Shawn.

Tom Baldwin, Norfolk, Virginia

March 3, 2016

kim.you most likely don't remember me. we were in 3rd grade together.miss diamonds romm I believe.i remember how you used to brag abut your dad.how he could down a bottle of coke and such.you were very proud of him and it showed,,,even back then. so sorry for your loss

STEVE GEORGE

March 2, 2016

THE FIVE CHILDREN OF BILL AND MADONNA GEORGE ARE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL TO DR. ERWIN CHILLAG FOR HIS COMPASSION AND CARE DURING OUR "GROWING UP" YEARS IN HOLDEN!!!!!!! WHAT A TREMENDOUS INDIVIDUAL THAT LOGAN COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA SHALL ALWAYS CHERISH!!! OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FOUR SONS AND THEIR FAMILIES!!!!

March 2, 2016

Dear Dr. Kim Chillag and family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. All of you will be in our prayers. Dr. Kim, thank you for all you have done for my family. Condolences to all of you. Doris & Roger Phillips.

Charlie Hopkins

March 2, 2016

Mom told me last night of Dr. Chillag's passing. I'd like to extend my heart-felt condolences to the Chillag family. Dr. Chillag was a great person and doctor. My God comfort the family during this time of loss and need. Rest In Peace Dr. Chillag.

Tom & Cyd Gagnon

March 2, 2016

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Doc's family. We had the pleasure of giving anesthesia for his many surgeries in Logan He was a very skillful surgeon and a fine man. Logan Co. was lucky he chose to live and work there.

March 2, 2016

Extending our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Chillag who,along with his wife,was a dear neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Lea Anne and Sam Coffman (1418 Nottingham Rd., Charleston, WV)

Debbie George Blackwell

March 2, 2016

Condolences to the Chillag family. He was a wonderful doctor. Delivered me and delivered my first born daughter. He even made a house call when I pinched a nerve in my back on a trampoline! May you feel God's presence as you mourn his loss.

March 2, 2016

Kim and Shawn,
Sorry for your loss. I will keep you my thoughts and prayers during this time. Please let me know if there is anything Palmetto Health can do for you or your family! Chuck Beaman

Dorothy Ohlmeyer

March 2, 2016

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Erwin Chillag. I only met him once, but I never forgot him. I loved his smile and laugh, and I know how kind and thoughtful he was to those who needed him.

Gilbert Johnson

March 2, 2016

Sorry that you have lost your father. He was a good man. I remember his work at the coal mines because I was there too. Thanks for your good work, old man. I miss you.

Vicki Damron

March 2, 2016

My sister, Cathy, and I want to send our deepest condolences to Dr. Chillag's entire family and all who loved and will mourn the passing of such a wonderful man and dedicated physician. Dr. Chillag looked after our maternal grandmother, our mother and dad, and us (and also operated on my late husband when he broke his hip). He was a brilliant doctor yet so kind and compassionate-- just simply an exceptionally fine human being. Dr. Chillag will be deeply and truly missed. I pray Heavenly Father will surround all who mourn Dr. Chillag's passing with His love and grant the strength, comfort, and peace to bear this great loss and heal the deep pain of grief. Dr. Chillag has set sail on a journey that carried him just beyond the Veil. May he rest in peace. He will be remembered with great love and admiration.

March 2, 2016

My prayers are with you all. I really had so much respect and admiration for Doc. He was with me through my whole 44 hrs labor with my first child, I was so young and he made me feel so cared for and safe. He even gave up his Christmas dinner in 1980 to come and deliver my son. I thank God every day for this man. We were so blessed to have him. Thank you for sharing him with us. God bless you all.

March 2, 2016

RIP Dr Chillag. I will always have memories of him treating me back in the 1950's.

Ginger Young

March 2, 2016

Dr. Chillag was our family physician the years we resided in Holden, West Virginia. Both he and Mrs. Chillag were good friends with my parents. Always remembered. Prayers and condolences. Ginger Lipsey-Young and John D. Lipsey families.

Andy Lawrence

March 2, 2016

I am one of the many babies delivered by Dr. Chillag. He was a staunch advocate for better medical facilities in and around Logan. My condolences to the family. You are in my prayers?
Andy Lawrence

Mary Bray

March 2, 2016

YSorry for your loss

Linda - Donnie Pritchard

March 1, 2016

So sorry to hear this. God bless him and his family.

Karen Collins

March 1, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with him while at the GVH for many years. So soft spoken and bed side manners. He is what any Doctor should be. My thoughts are with the family during their time of grief. RIP Dr. Erwin Chillag. Karen Collins

Peggy Vickers

March 1, 2016

So sorry to hear of Dr Chillag's passing. One of the best. My children were delivered by him and he was our family Doctor until he retired. Our prayers are with his family .Peggy Vickers, Logan WV.

Rebecca Gliserman

March 1, 2016

So sorry to hear of his passing.

Antoinette Johnson-Montgomery

March 1, 2016

Sorry for your loss. He was dear friend and Dr. To my grandparents Robert and Ruth Johnson of Holden. Precious memories of taking them both to see Doc.

Doug Harwood

March 1, 2016

Dear Shawn, Jeff, Kim & Dana,
So sorry to learn of Doc's passing. It was always a personal honor for me to have ran the O.R. for your father. He was a very skilled physician and surgeon. I always considered him a great mentor and friend. Please accept the condolences of me and my entire family during your time of grief.

Doug Harwood & Family

March 1, 2016

A sad day today hearing this, HE touched so many peoples lives in Logan County! He so much comforted me and my whole family over the years in Holden. I even though I have been gone from there over many years have always thought many times that if he was here for me all would be well!!! A FINE EXCEPTIONAL DOCTOR THAT ALL DOCTOR'S SHOULD WALK IN HIS FOOTSTEPS IT WOULD BE A MUCH BETTER WORLD!!! GOD BLESS HIM HE WILL AND GOD BLESS YOU SHAWN, JEFF, AND KIM, AND I KNOW YOUR MOM IS ALREADY THERE WITH THE GOOD LORD!

Marlina Vankovich Guess

March 1, 2016

Dr Chillag was a great man, employer and Doctor. He delivered my son Larry Joseph Vankovich in 1972. I also worked for him. I know he was a fantastic man and father. May he RIP. Will be praying for the family.

Marsha Nelson

March 1, 2016

What a memories he has left to Logan.
We will never forget him.
This was a true doctor that cared for the people and Logan County West Virginia

Brenda Mullins Skibo

March 1, 2016

Saddened to hear of your loss. Doctor Chillag delivered by daughter and would make house visits to check on my husband. Wonderful family foctor

Kay Vance Browning

March 1, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Chillag's passing. He delivered me (1952) and my eldest daughter (1973). He was a wonderful doctor! Prayers of comfort for all the family.
BTW, my son was a resident physician under Dr. Shawn Chillag in Columbia, SC.

Janie Valentine Puryear

March 1, 2016

Dear Chillag family,
May the warmth of all your memories of your dad bring you peace. Dr. Chillag was a wonderful friend to the Valentine family. I will treasure all the fun times at the house on the hill with your family.

Jim Long

March 1, 2016

It breaks my heart to hear of Doc passing. GOD Bless you Dana, Shawn, Jeff and Kim John. Doc was one of the greatest Doctors ever to practice in Southern WV. I have such fond memories of The Chillag family and will cherish those memories growing up in Holden with the boys playing ball on the lawn, swimming at their home, riding dirt bikes up the hollars, etc. R.I.P. Doc.

Sammy Cutlip

March 1, 2016

Sorry for loss of your Dad, served the community well, I played with all you boys,prayers for you all.

Gina Griffith

March 1, 2016

I was one of those 3000 babies. Dr Chillag was my Father's friend and partner and a wonderful doctor. I will always cherish the menories of those hot chocolate and pastry rewards that awaited those of us willing to make that long hike up their driveway for Trick or Treat or to offer Christmas carols. Dr Chillag was, in addition to being a wonderful Doctor, also one of Holden's wonderful community dads.

WILLIAM/BILL PHELPS

March 1, 2016

DR. CHILLAG, A great man,human being, physician,West Virginia by choice who helped untold thousands during his life here on earth. May God rest his soul and he find eternal Peace. GOD'S blessing to his immediate and extended Family.

Del Kimbler

March 1, 2016

Dana and family, my condolences. I remember him as part of the team that kept us healthy, cured, fixed what was wrong. Looking back, our health care was excellent and he was a big part of it. To a different extent I remember the Chillag family as part of our culture in Holden. Good memories. He made our community better, you all made it richer.

Patricia Marcum

March 1, 2016

Dr. Chillag was the treating physician of my dad as well as many other of my family members that were born and resided in Logan, WV. He will be remembered and missed by many, many people. Love & Prayers, Patricia Ann Marcum (daughter of Jesse Lee & Margie Marcum)

David Evans

March 1, 2016

Shawn, Dana , Jeff and Kim. I am so sorry to here of the loss of your father. He was a great person and physician. My heart goes out to all of you. He took care of me all my life . Your friend David R Evans Troop 63 Holden Wva.

Sally Evans

March 1, 2016

Such an honorable man. He was so good to my family. Prayers for all of you.

sue ann Dean(Crawford)

March 1, 2016

So sorry for your loss he was a great Dr. employer,and friend Rip

Sandy McCormick Ilderton

March 1, 2016

Very sorry for the loss of your father. He was very well thought of and was always there for all my boys when they had broken bones and needed stitches! Peace Be With each of you.

Marietta Baldwin Gilbert

March 1, 2016

My mother worked as a nurse with him - we all loved him. My brothers and I went to school with the sons. I send my deepest sympathy for your loss. I pray that the good that your father did in our community will be remembered for years to come. God bless to all.

Kathy and Dan McNeely

March 1, 2016

Just knowing Doc was "out there" somewhere was a comfort, even though he was no longer practicing. He saved my life through surgery, delivered my baby, doctored me through various ailments, teased me, comforted me. I have wonderful memories of him looking over his glasses at me with a twinkle in his eye over something I said. He was my friend. God bless the family with comfort and strength to go on without him. He was a phenomenal man.

Barbara Caudill

March 1, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss.Dr. Chillag delivered my son Michael January 8,1973 in Logan county.All my thoughts and prayers are with his family

Harold Keener

March 1, 2016

So sorry to here about Dr.Chillag passing he was our family doctor until he retired, I was numer 9 of the Keener clan which he delivered. My father was killed in 1974 and Dr. Chillag was there to help my mother deal with the loss. We always knew when we was sick or hurt that Doc was going to make everything better, he truly was the best. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family today.RIP Doc Chillag. The Keener Family

Jackie Turyn Smith

March 1, 2016

I am saddened by the loss of your father. He was a great man! May the Lord wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this difficult time.

Debbie Blake Wilson

March 1, 2016

I am so sorry to learn of Dr. Chillag's passing. I have so many memories of going to his office in the basement of Guyan Valley Hospital. He also cared for both my parents when we lived in Holden. He was caring, compassionate and the epitome of a great friend and family physician. He set the standard when I moved and had to find another doctor...a very high mark. Thank you Dr. Chillag for making me well so many times.

Greg Clarke

March 1, 2016

A truly admirable man with a tremendous legacy.

March 1, 2016

We remember your dad with fondness, gratitude, and respect.

He gave our father, Gene Cooper, his first job out of med school as an MD in general practice, in Holden, and the opportunity, that had always been his dream, to serve the residents of the Southern West Virginia coalfields.

It is wonderful to read how the family has grown over the years. I hope you are all doing well.

Our sincerest condolences to you all.

Gail A Cooper

March 1, 2016

So sorry for your your loss. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
~ Shirley Marcum

David and Linda Lorick

March 1, 2016

Dear Kim, Lari and family.
From reading about your dad, we can see why you boys are so well mannered and talented.
Dearest love and prayers to each of you as you say your goodbyes.
Your dad had good reason to be proud of his family and we are glad he enjoyed that pleasure.

David and Linda Lorick

Jim McDonald

March 1, 2016

He was a great man and my first employer when he and Wilma hired me to work as an attendant on the "Ferris Wheel" @ GVH. Further, he treated me for more sprains and strains than I could count as I was an "active" kid. Always kind and caring. He even tried to get me interested in skiing.

March 1, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss. Dr. Chillag delivered myself and eight brothers and sisters from 1949 to 1966. Two of my siblings were born at home. The Paul and Monnie Adams family extends their deepest sympathies to the Chillag family.

Nancy Adams Adkins, Logan

Ginny Kay ADKINS (Jones)

March 1, 2016

Love, prayers and deepest sympathy. My life was deeply touched by your family's love and many treasured memories! Holden was a better place thanks to all of your parent's efforts. I will always cherish these childhood days!

March 1, 2016

So sorry to hear of the passing of Doc!! I am one of those 3000 babies, he also repaired and saved my dads left arm. We have great love and respect for him!! Prayers for Love and Peach for his family.
Dianna McNeely Jimenez (Loveland, OH)

Rachael Trout

March 1, 2016

Dr. Chillag represented what it means to be a physician in rural America and a member of the "greatest generation." Please accept my condolences and know he represented what we should all strive to accomplish.

Cindy Mathias

March 1, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Tiffany Lux

March 1, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss Dr. Chillag. My deepest prayers go out to you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Evelyn Kelly

March 1, 2016

So sorry for your loss...

Suzan Evans

March 1, 2016

He was such a great Doctor and person... So sorry for your loss..thoughts and prayers to the family...

Thomas Tolliver

March 1, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Max Skeens

March 1, 2016

Sorry for your loss. I am one of those three thousand babies he delivered into this world.

Pat (Tomblin) Williams

March 1, 2016

Was never to busy to answer questions of the family of the sick.Loved his kindness to others.Blessings to his family through this time of sadness,may he rest in peace.

Deborah Moore

March 1, 2016

I worked with Dr Chillag he was a great man, a great friend and a great physician. I was just talking about him yesterday, what a great job he did at the Nursing home.praying for the family.

Maggie Bell Pancake

March 1, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your father, a great man and doctor.

Tracey Coleman

March 1, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the family, my mother told me he delivered me..what a blessimg , my mother was the elevator lady " Zett" at the Brown & White Bldg in Logan. Prayers your way the Coleman family.

Jessica

March 1, 2016

Always heard wonderful things about him from my mom.....sending love and prayers...

POLLY BUTCHER

March 1, 2016

HE WAS A GREAT DR I LOVE HIM MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL

Cilio Guerriere

March 1, 2016

R.I.P. Dr. Chillag,all in Logan respect your greatness and miss you!!!
C.N. Guerriere,M.D.

Tammy Whitt

February 29, 2016

My sincere condolences. Dr.Chillag delivered me in May 1960 at Holden Hospital in Holden WV. I had the privilege to meet him at Williamson Nursing home in the early 1990's, he remember my family and thought he had done a good job bringing me into the world!
---Tammy Hubert Whitt Delbarton WV

February 29, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your father. While he will be remembered as a fine doctor, his family was the real joy of his life.
Mary Nemeth-Pyles, MSN, APRN-FNP

Julie McCloud

February 29, 2016

Your dad was very kind and grandfatherly to me. It's my blessing and pleasure to have known him during his time contracting with the federal government. God bless you all.

February 29, 2016

My deepest sympathies to the family in his memory.

Dr Raymond Rushden

Peggy Vickers

February 29, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Dr Chillag was the best.His kind mannered way always made you feel.Started with him at Holden Hospital then to Guyan Valley Hospital.Great Doctor!! Peggy Vickers

Eleanor Winter Collins

February 29, 2016

Prayers for your family in the loss of your father. Many people have fond memories, as do you.

Michael Cook

February 29, 2016

Dear Dana, Shawn, Kim & Jeff
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your father. He was a great man, Doctor and friend...he will be deeply missed by many

February 29, 2016

I grew up in Logan. Dr. Chillag treated several injuries I had as a youth. A very kind man. David Morrisette

Nona Mullins Southers

February 29, 2016

Dr. Chillag was precious to our family. He delivered all three of my children, Sue Mullins Wolford, Charles Mullins, Jr. and Cheryl Mullins Taylor. My prayers are with all of you.

Sarah Legg

February 29, 2016

Deepest sympathy and prayers to the family during this most difficult time. Remember him well as I worked at Logan General Hospital.

February 29, 2016

Dr. Chillag probably treated every member of my immediate family. He delivered me in 1950, and then delivered my son in 1973. He had such a successful career. I am so sorry for your loss. Sandy Ferrell

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