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1938
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2020
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GEORGE LOSE Obituary
Dr. Bill Lose, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, died on August 1, 2020 at the age of 81. He accomplished so much in his lifetime. Bill attended Ohio State University and Kent State University. He received his Doctorate of Medicine Degree from George Washington University, graduating in the top ten of his class. Bill received membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha, Honor Medical Society and the Smith Reed Russell Honor Society. He served two years in the Coast Guard as an assistant surgeon in the Public Health Service. He was a medical doctor, Board Certified Psychiatrist and a Board Certified Addiction Specialist; previous member of the AMA, FMA, & Sarasota County Medical Society, American Psychiatric Society and Florida Psychiatric Society. He was Medical Director at St Rita's Hospital in Lima, Ohio and was a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners. In addition to his private practice (1974 – 2018), he was Medical Director of Psychiatry for Sarasota Memorial Hospital; on the staff of Doctors Hospital, and Medical Director of New Dawn Recovery Center of Sarasota, Florida.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Kathryn Poorman Lose, and Dr. George Donald Lose, of Canton, Ohio. He is survived by the love of his life and companion, Barbara Sue (Fierstos) Lose, of Lakewood Ranch, FL; children, Steven Scott Lose (Denise), of Sarasota, FL; Gregory Alan Lose (Kristina) of Seminole, FL, Robert William Lose (Susan) of Crofton, MD and Heather Leigh Lose Cory (Dave) of Akron, OH; grandchildren, Hanna Grace Lose; Downing Alexander, George Nicholas & Robert Kay Lose; and Jacob & Ethan Cory; sister, Cheryl Sue Lose Myers (Louis (dec'd); and many nieces & nephews and great nieces & great nephews. He is also loved by in-laws Richard (dec'd) & Kathy Fierstos; William (dec'd) & Florene Fierstos; James & Polly Fierstos; June & Rudy (dec'd) Scheiderer; Larry (dec'd) & Paula Fierstos; and John & Beverly (dec'd) Fierstos. Bill was an avid fisherman, diver, outdoorsman, wildlife photographer, and raced boats, motorcycles, and cars.
Due to COVID, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to Mote Marine, Sarasota, FL. He was a valuable asset to his community. He donated his services to the Sheriff and County Jail population. He will be missed by many. Rest in Peace "Dr. Bill." "To be absent with the body is to be present with God."
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Alice Bolton
August 25, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. My condolences to all family members.
Jane Zarzecki
August 17, 2020
Dr. Lose was a wonderful bright light and generous soul - a smile always on his face. He was so kind to me at a challenging professional time. I feel blessed and lucky enough to have worked alongside him! Jane Zarzecki, Ph.D.
Lori L gaetano
August 16, 2020
Dr Lose was one of my mentors as a psychiatric nurse. I once cared for him in the ICU when he was a patient, and many times rounded with him at the hospital at his usual rounds around 10 pm. He taught me so much and helped so many. Many pearls of his wisdom have been taught to so many of my patients and their families over the past 30 years. I am a better nurse because of him. I was lucky enough to sit next to Dr Lose at a lecture at the hospital after he came back to work again. He told me that he learned so much by being a patient with back problems and pain, that he had to practice again and integrate his own personal experience into helping people. He taught me that if a patient is really annoying you...
think about who he reminds you of.
He taught me that the text books will tell you that bankruptcy will blow a man out of the water....but having a child will more. So many things! So much dedication. So respectful to all of the nurses. Always. Thank you Dr Lose for all you did for so many! Thank you Mrs Lose for putting up with his crazy schedule when he was doing more than treating patients, but educating all of us. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
August 16, 2020
Fair winds Coastie, Rip.
Lucinda Ladd Plyler
August 14, 2020
My condolences to you Barbara and children. Lots of good memories from the many years that my Aunt, Pam Minster worked for Dr. Lose. My sister, Cocoa and I used to laugh at how many “Sweet and Lows” he would put in his iced tea! He was a wonderful man and helped so many.
deborah Weatherby ( was Perry)
August 13, 2020
OMG....I worked with him for so long...he was a true gentleman
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