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Clarence Fossier Obituary
September 18, 1940 - August 26, 2022
Dr. Clarence "Butch" Hughes Fossier, 81, of Bermuda Run, passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at his home. He was born Sept. 18, 1940, in Evergreen Park, IL, to Clarence and Katherine Fossier. Dr. Fossier was a veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Clemmons United Methodist Church. He completed his undergraduate degree at Stanford and received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and later retired from Lake Forest Orthopaedics and team orthopaedic surgeon of the Chicago Bears. He continued being active in the medical field until his death. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Fossier. Surviving are his wife, Linda Erwin Fossier; two children, David Fossier (Andrea) and Jennifer Autian (Zack); two stepchildren, Eric Welde (Lisa) and Gretchen Elliott (Danny); three grandchildren, Tyler Autian, Anna Fossier and Kyle Fossier; a stepgranddaughter, Chelsea Hunter (Ryan); two stepgreat-grandchildren, Peyton and Weston Hunter; and sister-in-law, Pam Fossier. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, at Clemmons United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Fitzgerald officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clemmons United Methodist Church, 3700 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.
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John Brna MD
August 24, 2023
I worked with Butch for years as his partner at Lake Forest Orthopedics. He was a mentor and friend. He was blessed with a superb intellect and graceful bed side manner. He brought me on with him on the Bears medical team. Working with Butch I learned so many pearls about sports medicine. He was generous and fun. RIP
Bryce Cupp
January 31, 2023
I never met Dr. Fossier personally. He was an IME physician on several of our claims and always seemed fair in his assessments of our workers' conditions. I appreciate the straight forward and intuitive insights he had on the claims he was involved with. My condolences to his family, colleagues and others who came in contact with him. We were all better for having our lives touched by Clarence.
Best Regards,
Bryce
Sharon hopkins
September 19, 2022
My condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Fossier at Lake Forest Hospital. Many fond memories and great stories. May these memories bring you a smile as you retell your favorite stories. My sympathies to the family.
Michelle Bolstad
September 7, 2022
My condolences for your loss. I knew Dr. Fossier through my work at MES. He will be missed.
Steve Mahoney
September 7, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss, I worked with Dr Fossier for last 15 or 16 years through MES Peer Review Services. I believe I may have sent him his first case and debated about sending it to him as he was the Team Doctor for the 85 Bears, and I am a die hard NE Patriots Fan and Season Ticket holder, you can only imagine my inner turmoil, but so glad that I did or I never would have had the pleasure of working with him. He was always kind, thoughtful and pleasant in our interactions. He will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Debra Burns @ MES Solutions
September 6, 2022
To Dr. Fossier´s Family and Friends;
My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Fossier through MES Solutions and he was a Wonderful Person. I want to express my sympathy and let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Always, Debra Burns
Darlene
August 31, 2022
I'm so sorry for the loss of this kind, soft spoken man. I was very privileged to work with Dr. Fossier and always happy to have him and his humor. He is missed.
Janis Brown
August 30, 2022
I worked with Dr Fossier for many years at Lake Forest Hospital. He was a wonderful surgeon and physician. May your memories bring a smile.
Jennifer
August 30, 2022
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