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Otto Neubuerger Obituary
NEUBUERGER, Otto William, M.D.
Born in Munich, Germany, on September 2, 1929. Otto died in Sacramento on July 19, 2009. Beloved husband of 53 years of Sheilagh M. Neubuerger (d), and loving father of Kristina Ross, Karl Neubuerger, Helen Neubuerger, Elizabeth Hajek, and Christopher Neubuerger. Preceded in death by daughter Kathryn Heidi Neubuerger. Father-in-law of James Ross, Timothy Lechuga, Jerald Hajek, and Gabriella Neubuerger. Grandfather of Shannon, Nicholas, and Kathryn Kelsey Ross, James Hajek, and William, Samuel, and Kathryn Neubuerger. He was preceded in death by his parents Karl Theodor Neubuerger and Katherine Wisbaum and sisters Maria Siddeek and Henrietta McCarthy.
He was a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine in May 1954. He served his country in the United States Army as a Captain in the Medical Corps from 1955 - 1961. He was a resident of Sacramento for 48 years. He served the people of Sacramento with compassion and dedication as a General Practitioner from 1961 - 1997.
In addition to his private practice he served as Chief of Staff at American River Hospital, Medical Director of Raleigh Hills Hospital, volunteered at the Sacramento County Health Clinics, and Precepted for the U.C. Davis Family Practice Program. He served as President of the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society and was a delegate to the California Medical Association for many years. He served on many hospital and medical society committees including Bioethics and the Physician Health and Wellness Committee.
He was the recipient of the Golden Stethoscope Award for Outstanding Clinician in 1991. He remained active professionally working at the Military Entrance Processing Station. For 42 years, he was an active member of St. Ignatius Parish. He was a strong supporter of Catholic education; his children attended Presentation Parish School, St. Ignatius Parish School, Jesuit and Loretto High Schools. He was also a longtime supporter of the Sacramento Zoo.
All are welcome to attend a Vigil Service on Friday, July 24, at 7:00 p.m. and a Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, July 25, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., both at St. Ignatius Church, 3235 Arden Way, Sacramento, Calif. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his name to Cristo Rey High School or Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services.
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Memories and Condolences
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Michael Bondi
January 10, 2010
Karl I am very sorry to hear of your father's passing...he was an amazing man...we have not spoken for a long time...but your family and your dad are a great memory in my life.
Richard Peck
July 28, 2009
Karl - Sorry to hear of your father's passing, hope you are well, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Bill Farley
July 25, 2009
Dr. Neubuerger's sense of humor and his kindness will be missed but not forgotten. My father and wife were fortunate to see him just a couple of weeks ago at a CMA event in Sacramento. It was my wife's first visit to the local CMA office with it's collection of historical artifacts. Otto was a gracious tour guide. Our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. Bill and Nanette Farley
July 25, 2009
Karl, Tina, and the entire Neubuerger family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all today, I wish i could be there to celebrate your wonderful father's life with you. The entire Kennedy Family sends you much love and all our good wishes.
Walter Kennedy- Eugene, Oregon
July 25, 2009
Otto: Truly a gentleman and a scholar, who touched many lives ours included with his charm, wit and humor. He will surely be missed our hearts, prayers and love to his family, friends and all that knew this gentle man. God Bless. Bob & Betty Robles
Deborah Loris
July 25, 2009
Tina and family,
I just wanted to say how sorry I am to read about your dad. He was always such a good guy, and a person of real character.. I saw him a couple of years ago out shopping. He proudly gave me the Tina update.. Though he had incredible professional accomplisthments, he was a husband and father first. You were all so blessed to have him for a father and your sweet mom for a mother. My thoughts are with you.
July 24, 2009
I hope your family will find comfort in the knowledge that Dr. Neubuerger was loved by many. My thoughts are with you all.
Charlotte Walsh (Charli) R.H.H. Cook Sac. CA.
James Cooper
July 24, 2009
Otto was one of the finest human beings I have known. He had the rarest dry humor, was a master of ironic wit, had wisdom and modesty at the same time. My family were always honored to be with the Neubuerger family, and Otto had genuine curiosity about where thoughts and beliefs came from in the people around him. He would draw people out so easily, curious always to what they really wanted to talk about. He was a fine poet and storyteller, and I hope one day his poetry is published. His patients loved him, going way beyond respect.
He spoke about difficult things with humility and strength. I will miss him very much, love to all the fine children and grandchildren in the Neubuerger family May we all carry memories of Otto all the rest of our lives. One of his last discoveries; bet the five horse, he had it working at Cal Expo, one of the best places we found to get together and talk about life. All the rest was just a backdrop. He always made me laugh, and did this gracefully with support for all the major milestones in our family. James, Betty, Ashley, and Cameron Cooper
Liz Lockman
July 23, 2009
Dr. Neubuerger... You will be missed.. I always looked at you as a father figure... May God comfort the Neubuerger family and you are in my prayers...
July 23, 2009
I have the greatest memories of Dr. Neubuerger and really the entire family. As our neighbor and schoolmates at Presentation, I spent alot of time at your house.
I loved your fathers humor and kindness. He was the best.
He will be missed. My deepest and sincere condolences to your family.
Greg Moessinger
Los Gatos, CA
Geri Moessinger O'Neil
July 23, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I spent alot of time at your house when your family was at Presentation and continued my stays when you moved to Crocker Rd. Your dad was always so patient and kind, even when Heidi and I were a little bit noisy. Big hugs to all of you - you're such a wonderful family.
July 23, 2009
July 23,2009
We have known Otto Neubuerger since 1941 when he lived in Denver.Pat went to grade school, high school and medical school with Otto. Katie went to Loretto Heights College in Denver with Sheilagh.We frequently doubled dated. We will miss Otto's kindness, wisdom and quiet sence of homor. Our last happy memory of Otto was during our trip together to San Francisco two years ago. During the same visit, Otto and Katie laid flowers at Sheilagh's grave site.We can not think of any one whom we admired more than Otto.
Pat and Katie Mahoney, Seattle,WA.
Phyllis Quatman
July 23, 2009
To all of you Neubuergers and family: Otto was such a great guy and a wonderful surrogate grandfather to Lyndsey and Jack. We told the story of him donning the purple wig that he and Omah bought Lyns and Shannon when they were into "dress-up" - he looked fabulous, of course. Much love and many prayers to all of you at this very tough loss. The Quatmans in Montana
Kindra Root
July 22, 2009
Otto Neubuerger was such an impressive man in our lives. He practiced medicine by day, then came home and was an active participant in many aspects of the household, including doing the dishes. He could make everyone laugh with a wry comment and his wide smile. He lives on in our hearts, along with his wife Sheilah and daughter Heidi (Katherine). Our very sincere condolences, Fawn, Bryed Lee, Kindra, Darin and Tristen Billerbeck
Rick Alfaro
July 22, 2009
I very sad to hear about Dr. Neubuerger's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
Mary Healy, Zoo Director
July 22, 2009
I have fond memories of Dr. Neubuerger visiting the Sacramento Zoo with his family. I was always touched by the time they would take to gather at their family bench. My thoughts are with all the family.
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