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Ronald Kendrick Obituary
08/21/1926 - 12/20/2023
Ronald M. "Doc" Kendrick died December 20, 2023 at the age of 97. He was born in Berwyn, IL and after high school served his country in WWII as a member of the Army's 3rd Armored Division. With the aid of the GI Bill he received his undergraduate training at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Doc was a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry and the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He interned at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH and served his residency in Kansas City, MO. He practiced for a short time in Aurora, IL and Lancaster, PA before settling in Toledo, OH. He enjoyed his association with the Eye Institute of Northwest Ohio for many years before retiring. Doc's hobby was woodworking. He made various things which were donated to charitable organizations to be used as raffle prizes. In addition to professional organizations, he was a member of the Teutonia Maennerchor, Toledo Schwaben Verein and the Greater Beneficial Union. He volunteered for many years at the German American Festival at Oak Shade Grove.
Besides his parents, Doc is preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Thea. The couple had no children. There will be no visitation or services.
Doc will be laid to rest privately in Illinois.
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Sharon Flood
January 22, 2024
Ronald was my Godfather. I fondly remember him teaching me how to waterski in Chicago when I was seven years old. That was 60 years ago. I have spoken with him over the years, but the last time we met was in 1996 when my mother, brother and I travelled to Estonia. It was a lovely visit with Thea and Ron. He is missed.
Jan & Jim Hardy
December 27, 2023
Ron and his wife Thea were our neighbors for close to 20 years !
Kinder people you will never meet and they are surely in God´s loving arms now - together in heaven forever !
Kathleen Karol, M.D.
December 24, 2023
Dr. Kendrick was one of my mentors during my Ophthalmology residency. In addition to teaching medical knowledge and skills, he stressed compassion and understanding toward our patients. It was my pleasure and privilege to have known him.
Kathleen Karol, M.D.
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