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Dan Weitzenkorn Obituary
July 11, 1956 - December 29, 2022
Devoted son and proud father and grandfather, Dr. Dan Edward Weitzenkorn passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at the age of 66. Born July 11, 1956, in Lakeland, Fla., he graduated from Lakeland Senior High School in 1974. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Medicinal Chemistry with Phi Beta Kappa honors from the University of Florida. It was there that he also received his medical degree. Following medical school, he completed an internship in internal medicine at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colo., a residency in ophthalmology at the University of South Florida in Tampa, and was certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Chasing a childhood dream to raise a family in the mountains, he started the Roaring Fork Eye clinic in 1992 in Colorado, with offices in Glenwood Springs and Aspen. He raised his two daughters with former wife, Trish Golay in the Roaring Fork Valley, instilling in them a deep love of the outdoors. He later moved to Marion, and joined Morganton Eye Physicians in 2016. He is remembered as a talented doctor and great outdoorsman, with a deep appreciation for his family. He was the proud father of Rachel Weitzenkorn (Sasha Klupchak) and Michelle Weitzenkorn; adoring grandfather to Mirah Weitzenkorn. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Weitzenkorn and is survived by his father, Paul Weitzenkorn and his siblings, Bonnie Weitzenkorn Bernstein and Judy (Dave) Miller. For funeral service information, contact Heath Funeral Chapel in Lakeland, Fla., 863-682-0111. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the ACLU. May his memory be for a blessing.
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Janet Ashe
February 27, 2023
Dear Bonnie and family,
Sending my deepest condolences to all of you. I am so sad to hear this news.
May his memory be a blessing.
Janet Ashe
Dottie Richardson
February 12, 2023
Excellent Eye Surgeon, I will miss him deeply. He saved my eye sight.
Anne powell
January 29, 2023
Excellent surgeon
Leslie Golay Sheffield
January 11, 2023
During his years in the western Colorado mountains, Uncle Dan was generous with his time and knowledge in teaching our three Florida-based children about the flora and fauna of the Rockies. On overnight hut trips, river rafting, horseback rides and hikes, he shared, not only his home and time off, but he imbued in them his passion and deep love of the outdoors. He will be missed by many.
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James Welch
January 5, 2023
My condolences to his family. Dan and I were good friends way back at Cleveland Court Elementary and then reunited years later at UF Med School. I know he touched so many lives professionally and I´m sure he will be greatly missed
Dr Jim Welch
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Anne Powell
January 5, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jeff Weitzenkorn (4th cousin)
January 4, 2023
Baruch Dayan HaEmet. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family, especially his dad, Paul and his sister Bonnie both of whom I have had the pleasure of meeting.
Janet W. Robinson
January 3, 2023
Dr. Weitzenkorn was a talented Doctor and a very compassionate person. I loved working with him and loved the way he treated the patients, he was especially kind to my mother and made her feel comfortable when she was upset about her eyes. My prayers are with the family in the challenging days ahead . love and prayers J Robinson
gail
January 3, 2023
Condolences to the family Dr. W was a kind and caring man to work for. Gail T
Kathy Anderson
January 3, 2023
He was my friend, I will truly miss him with all my heart, which hurts some everyday. Love to his family.
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