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BORN
1953
DIED
2020
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William Schrauben Obituary
Portland
66, 25-Apr, Lehman Funeral Homes.
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Michele Bennett
July 11, 2023
I was so sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Schrauben. He took care of all of my animals over the years and even kept my little Sheltie with him while he was trying to diagnose what was wrong with her. He was always so kind and compassionate and I always felt like he cared for my dogs as much as I did; especially when he had to help them cross over the rainbow bridge. He surely has lots of furry friends on the other side.
Monica Collett
April 22, 2023
I still miss Dr. Schrauben and the kind of warm, compassionate veterinary care he provided. I miss his sense of humor and gentle style and the time he took to just talk and bond with his clients. He deserved a good retirement after his years of service, and I'm still sad that it didn't turn out that way. I hope he is enjoying seeing all of his furry friends on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.
Lois
May 15, 2020
I worked for Dr Bill and Dr Robert the summer of 1979 both were wonderful Doctors and taught me lot. He will be missed. Prayers to Bills family.
Chris Schaefer
May 14, 2020
am very sad to hear of Dr. Scrauben's passing. He was a very kind, compassionate , and caring voice for our animals over the years. Peace to his family.
Cheryl Brewer
May 12, 2020
cant say enough good things about Dr. Schrauben. He was so kind and caring to us and our animals throughout their lives. Our condolences to the family.
Cheryl B
May 12, 2020
cant say enough good things about Dr. Schrauben. He was so kind and caring to us and our animals throughout their lives. Our condolences to the family.
Nancy Mariotti
May 10, 2020
A very caring person and vet. He is missed.
Rhonda Sexton
May 4, 2020
I'm so sorry for the loss of Dr. Schrauben. He was the best Vet my pets ever had. I was devastated when he told me that he was retiring. The world has lost a very good man and Veterinarian.
Monica Collett
May 3, 2020
We were deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Schrauben's passing. Our hearts go out to his family. He was such a good person who deserved only the best out of life. He took care of nearly all of our dogs when he worked with Dr. Acton and then after he purchased Arbor Hills Veterinary Clinic until he retired. Like Dr. Acton before him, he was a kind, warm, compassionate veterinarian who laughed and cried with us, and we have missed him dearly. He offered personal service that is hard to find anymore. We especially appreciated that he lived on the premises. We felt totally comfortable boarding our dogs there because we knew Dr. Schrauben was giving them special attention. I recall him once mentioning that he had let them sit in his living room with him in the evening. We will always have fond memories of Dr. Schrauben and all he did for us.
May 2, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of our dear Spring Arbor Road neighbor and Buffy's Dr. Schrauben's passing. Each time we pass we realize he is no longer our neighbor and have happy memories of the calm concern he always showed for her and when her time came he was so compassionate at our loss. We wish his family our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. He was a kind man and his light will shine in their memories. --Janey and Dave Steele
Kathy & Rick Dailey
April 30, 2020
Dr. Schrauben was always there for our pets when we needed him! Thank you kind sir for your years of caring service to the Jackson area.
Cheryl Potter
April 30, 2020
I remember when he took over the veterinary practice and he remained all our pets Vet until he retired. (which was sad - he was definitely irreplaceable!!) I remember the laughs, the sincerity and his honesty. What a cool guy.
Mary Barrett
April 29, 2020
Dr Schrauben has taken care of our dogs since the 70's. He was always kind, caring and compassionate. I can still see him picking up my 100# baby and stepping on the scale as if he were light as a feather!
On behalf of Jefferson, Alex and Bristol, thank you for always being there for us! We are blessed to have known you!
Margaret Gregory
April 29, 2020
I have missed Dr. Schrauben so much since he retired. He took such good care of my Danes and you could have a honest and fair discussion with him about their care. I really admired and valued him.
Gary Grzesek
April 29, 2020
Dr. Schrauben, you were a master at making positive choices in your daily practice and a huge influence that made every office visit more enjoyable. Also you developed a bond with the clients and their pets over their lifetime. You understood the importance of their bond to their pet. You also were a sympathic veterinarian who felt the concerne of every pet owner. Thank you for providing the highest quality care at affordable prices You will be missed.
My sympathy goes out to your family and many admires.
Gary Grzesek
Diane Lawrence
April 29, 2020
I was one of the people who remember Dr. Schrauben from when he first took over the practice. He was always very compassionate and caring. When we boarded our dogs with him he always provided extra care for them, including letting them wander around the clinic. Godspeed, and my condolences to the family.
Julie Howard Bristow
April 29, 2020
Doc Schrauben was a wonderful vet to our family pets over many years in Summit Township. We could call him after hours and he would always be there for us. We missed him when he retired and often thought about him❤ Our thoughts and prayers to his family during this time.
Thomas Ball
April 29, 2020
Dr. Schrauben was also our family vet while he worked and then owned Arbor Hills Vet Clinic. Like others have mentioned here, he was kind, considerate, and honest, the perfect individual to provide care for our pets. Very saddened to hear the news of his passing. Condolences to his family and friends.
Sarah McDermott
April 29, 2020
In high school, I took a class that required you to get a job (volunteer/internship) in the field you were interested in someday going to college for, and getting a career in. Someone back then had the wonderful grace and foresight to direct me to Arbor Hills Veterinary Clinic where I met Dr. Schrauben. He took me in at the age of 16 to work in his clinic and I got my start in veterinary medicine. After I graduated, he officially brought me on board as a full-time employee. He was one of my first true mentors. He encouraged me, supported me, taught me whatever I wanted to know. I will never forget my first blood draw, all the tips he gave, all the mornings spent in surgery while listening to Bob and Tom, his old-school ways, and the smell/atmosphere of that clinic. Not a single time did I ever witness him lose his patience with a person or animal. We talked about me going to tech school and vet school. Many years later, he would still answer my calls when I had a question. He would still greet me with enthusiasm when I dropped by to say hi. We would still find each other to chat at conferences. This world lost an incredible soul; a compassionate, kind, honest, and gentle individual, a wonderful father, true family man and a die-hard spartan fan :) Though my heart is sad for this world's loss, it is happy that he will finally be reuinted with Denise.
dee dee and michael marcellino
April 29, 2020
we loved Dr. Schrauben but more importantly our dogs loved him...he called our bichon, taxi, (who always kissed him) a legend...and our paco would bang on the exam room door if he had to wait to see him...he was a very decent, honest,caring man as well as a competent and trusted veterinarian...we all were fortunate to have known him and to have had him in ours lives...condolences to his entire family.
Deb Huffman
April 29, 2020
Dr Schrauben was our family vet for many years. He was kind, compassionate, and honest. I was grateful many times for his care and guidance. My condolences to his loved ones.
P Walz
April 29, 2020
Condolences to the family. Dr. Schrauben was our vet for years and he was awesome with our fur babies.
Denise Glover
April 29, 2020
My heart goes out to the Schrauben family. Dr. Schrauben was vet to many animals in my home over many years. I never met a more empathetic, kind, caring man! He was wonderful with my animals, and spent last minutes with more than one. They felt his love as well. The world is a sadder place with his loss. Sincerest condolences.
Lorraine Cooper
April 29, 2020
My heart breaks at his passing and I offer my condolences to the family. He cared for my babies over the years and myself. He was always compassionate and honest. I moved from Jackson and then he did, but he was never gone from my heart or mind.
Lorraine Cooper
Pete & Beth Layher
April 29, 2020
Dr. Schrauben was our vet from the time he took over from Dr. Acton until he left. We knew we could always count on him to be honest, kind, compassionate and available, no matter what the time of day or night. I remember several times, calling him late at night with an emergency, and he was always there, ready to help. He was not only our vet, but our friend as well.
We send our heartfelt sympathy. And hope that you're memories will somehow comfort you. Godspeed Dr. Schrauben.
K. Allen
April 28, 2020
Dr. Schrauben was a very kind and compassionate veterinarian and gentleman. I will remember him fondly. My deepest condolences to his family.
Shelley & Mark Porter
April 28, 2020
Dr. Schrauben was our vet, starting in 1983 for Tiger, Duffy, Morgan, and Abby. He was a wonderful vet. He was one of those individuals who, through his exceptional skills, was doing exactly what he was put on earth to do. I will always remember, and be forever grateful for his caring and compassionate attention to our dogs.
Shelley & Mark Porter, Jackson, MI
The Schaefers
April 28, 2020
Our hearts are broken. Doc (as I called him) was our family vet for many many years. He was a wonderful person. He laughed at our funny dogs and he cried with us when we were forced to terminate them. The world is less one fine person.
Kathy and Dan Agnello
April 28, 2020
Dr Schrauben was our vet from the time he took over from Dr Acton until he left Jackson. He was a kind, competent man who felt more like a friend. We send our condolences to his family and pray they feel God's comfort.
Mike & Camilla Carmody
April 28, 2020
Dr Schrauben was our vet for 30 years. He was a kind man and a caring vet.
Mary Melling
April 28, 2020
My prayers go out to the family of Dr. Schrauben, the most patient and wise veterinarian I have ever worked with. His sense of humor put my mind at ease with many of my neurotic pets. What a blessing to have known this wonderful man.
April 28, 2020
My condolences to Dr. Schrauben's family. I absolutely loved having him for a vet, and was very sad when he retired. He was so caring and loving to the pets and the owners. He was a good one.
Colleen Gibbs
Spring Arbor MI
Heide Furchtbar
April 28, 2020
Dr. Schrauben, he was our best Vet we ever had, we loved him very much.RIP Dr. Schrauben, we will never forget you the Letts Family and Heide.
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