Rodney Arthur Wertz

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Rodney Arthur Wertz WOLFFORTH-Doctor Rodney Arthur Wertz, 63, of Wolfforth, Texas, died on June 2, 2017. Doctor Wertz was born in Lebanon, OR, on Sept. 22, 1953. He graduated from the San Diego Adventist Academy and after two years of college at the La Sierra Campus of Loma Linda University, he was accepted into Loma Linda Medical School, Loma Linda California. During his elective rotation and on May 16, 1976, Rodney married Mae Abdul-Karim Wertz, who came from Lebanon to further her education at Loma Linda University. After a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, he joined the teaching staff at the Medical School. In 1989 Dr. Rodney Wertz accepted an invitation from Dr. Nadu Chekuru to join his Pulmonary practice in Lubbock, Texas. Eventually, all pulmonary doctors in Lubbock consolidated into one group, Pulmonary Associates of Lubbock, LLP. Dr. Rodney Wertz taught and practiced Pulmonary Medicine for 36 years. Dr. Wertz applied his inherited and cultivated talents for the advancement of patient care. He was dedicated to his profession; and stated many times, If I was to do it all over again, Pulmonary and Critical Care would be my choice. In the words of Dr. Nadu Chekuru, Rodney Wertz was a gifted Pulmonary Physician and our community benefited from his immense knowledge and the superb skills he brought to Lubbock, TX. Dr. Rodney Wertz served the community of Lubbock since 1989. Dr. Wertz is survived by his wife and three sons: Edward Wertz and his wife, Kelsey Markham; Dr. Albert Wertz and his wife, Janise Wertz; and Michael Wertz and his wife, Genelle Wertz; and six grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Charlyn Wertz of Loma Linda, CA; his brother, Larry Wertz of Grand Terrace, CA; and two sisters: Joyce Harrington of Portland, OR, and Sue Corydon of Calimesa, CA. Dr. Wertz is preceded in death by his father, Don Wertz. Thank you to all the doctors, nurses, technicians who worked with or took care of Doctor Wertz during his back and heart surgeries. Special thanks to his primary doctors and neurologists who treated Rodney for Parkinson's. Memorial Service will be held at the Knipling Education Conference Center at Covenant, on June 8th at 6:30 p.m. The Wertz family extends the invitation to all family members, friends, colleagues, and former patients to celebration the life of Dr. Rodney Wertz. Knipling Center at Covenant West Parking Garage (6th floor) 21st Street and Louisville Avenue Lubbock, TX 79410 Parking Garage gates will be open from 6 to 7:30 p.m. without a parking fee. Reception will follow the memorial service at the Knipling Center.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Jun. 6, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Rodney Wertz

7 Entries

Mae Wertz

July 10, 2017

Thank you Debbie for your beautiful memory of Rodney Wertz. You probably knew him longer than I did. His parents raised him right. He never deviated from what is wholesome and ethical in his profession, family life or business dealings. He lived his faith. Thank you again.

Mae Wertz

July 10, 2017

Thank you Edith for such lovely words. He loved his profession and caring for his patients. I heard him say many times if I were to do it over again, Pulmonary is what he would choose. No one knows the confidential relationship Dr. Wertz had with his patients. We are learning about my husband as his patients express their sorrow. Thank you for letting us know how much you appreciated Dr. Wertz.

Mae Wertz

July 10, 2017

Thank you so much Dr. Wheeler for such a beautiful tribute you wrote in the obituary guest book on line, published by the Avalanche Journal of Lubbock, Texas. I am sharing your words on Facebook so family and friends of Dr. Rodney Wertz can read your thoughts of their son, brother, and friend. He lived his faith, even though he did not preach it. Thank you again for such a precious tribute.

C. J. Wheeler

June 11, 2017

Rodney, we'll miss you greatly. You were a beautiful and quiet intellectual who faithfully served your fellow man in your ministry and calling from God as a physician. You had many qualities of which many of us lack. You maintained a sober spirit without trying to entertain or make light. You didn't criticize or judge others, but rather held others in higher esteem than yourself. You taught us, not only how to be better physicians and health care workers, but also how to be better people. Your example continues to live within us and continues to minister to those in need. Farewell Rodney, until we meet on God's celestial shore.

June 8, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Wertz family may God give you strength during this difficult time. Norma Mata and Ceprecia Crow

Edith Thompson

June 7, 2017

My heart is heavy after reading that Dr.Rodney Wertz had passed away. My deepest condolences to the Wertz family. May God give you the Strength and Peace you all need to get through this time. Dr. Wertz was my asthma doctor for 20 years. He helped me to understand my condition. Dr. Wertz presence in my life meant more than he would have ever known. Dr. Wertz was a man that touched so many peoples lives. I can hear him asking me now. What would you like for me to do for you today? This was a question that he always asked me when I was having problems with my asthma. That question let me know that he cared. He knew when it was time to admit me into the hospital, just from the sound of my voice over the phone. Words can not express how much I will miss him. Rest In Paradise Dr. Wertz.

Debbie Pachiano-Lollar

June 6, 2017

To Mae and Family, my deepest sympathies to you all. Dr. Wertz taught me so much about Pulmonary Medicine while I was working at Covenant Medical Center 1993-2006,but more importantly, he taught compassion and dignity for human life. When we talked about "school", we laughed, both at Loma Linda at the same time! He a Medical Student, myself, a Respiratory Therapist student! Who would know, our paths crossed 39 years ago. When Dr. Wertz got "tickled", we all did. What a gracious human being he was and will always be to those who knew and loved him. God bless you Dr.Wertz and peace to you and Mae and your family.

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