Robert Yoxtheimer

Robert L. Yoxtheimer MD, FACS, age 74, beloved husband of Kimiko Yoxtheimer, passed away on October 26, 2011. Born in Williamsport and raised in Northumberland, he was the adored son of George and Lula (Kessler) Yoxtheimer. He excelled academically in high school and accepted a scholarship from Bucknell University in Biological Sciences. After receiving his B.S. in Biology in 1960 and acquiring a ROTC rank of Cadet Commander at Bucknell University, he earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. Upon graduation in 1964, he was commissioned as a captain in the US army and interned at Walter Reed Army Base. He served in Japan for two years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps as the Chief of Outpatient Services and the Chief Flight Surgeon. He trained at Temple University Hospital in general surgery from 1967-1971. He joined Dr. Brant and Dr. Miller in a general surgery practice in 1971 and became a fellow of the American College of Surgeons the following year. He practiced medicine in Phoenixville for 37 years, “loving every moment of it,” until the day of his retirement in 2008. Within his prolific career, his responsibilities included: Chief of Surgery at Phoenixville Hospital from 1983-2002; as well as, Treasurer, Secretary, President-elect (1980-81), and eventually President (1981-82) of Phoenixville Hospital Medical Staff; also Chester County Medical Society as Board of Directors (1978-2007), Treasurer (1986-88), Secretary (1988-92, 1999-2004), President-elect(1993-94) and President (1994-95); Chester County Medicine as Editor (1989-92) and Editor Emeritus (1992-2007) Despite his many accomplishments, we will remember him most for who he was as a person. His kindness and generosity were overwhelming. He was hardworking, modest, and caring. In his professional life, he had the utmost respect for his fellow peers and for every patient he treated. In his personal life, he was a very dedicated and loving husband and father. In his free time, he enjoyed playing guitar, piano, and singing. He will be dearly missed. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Kimiko; daughters, Tina Yoxtheimer, M.D. and Lorene Yoxtheimer, M.D.; son, Robert Yoxtheimer; grandchildren, Austin and Graydon Corns; and brothers, Donald, James, and George Yoxtheimer. Please join us in honoring and celebrating the life of “Dr. Y.” All functions will be held on Valley Forge Military Academy's campus, 1001 Eagle Road, Wayne, PA 19087 on Sunday, November 6, 2011. The Viewing will take place in Mellon Hall from 11:30-2:00 PM. The memorial service will be held in Alumni Memorial Chapel at 2:30 PM. The reception will take place in Mellon Hall, following the service. All are welcome to attend. Ample parking can be found next to the football field (across the street from the chapel). In lieu of flowers, donations can be offered to the Cancer Center at Phoenixville Hospital, in memory of Dr. Robert Yoxtheimer, 824 Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460. Condolences may be offered online by visiting www.phoenixvillefuneralhome.com.

Robert Yoxtheimer

April 30, 1937 - October 26, 2011