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Name: Rost, Jr. M.D., Elmer C.
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Nancy Renz |
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My condolences to your family. He was a great Doctor and I considered him as a friend.He saved my life twice, delievered six out of seven of my children and delivered most of my 25 grandchildren. He will be missed. |
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Monica Taylor, RN |
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Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of Dr. Rost. He delivered two of our three children, almost 40 years ago. He was one of the best physician's I ever encountered. He was very patient focused and always was willing to listen. Truly, one-of-a-kind!
Monica and Jim Taylor |
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Richard and Rosemary Koziarski |
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Back in the 60's I started going to him when he was above the old State Theater across from Mary Manse and followed him to several places after that.
When I was on my fifth pregnancy, I remember him asking me if I me I was in a race. I said I'm not in a race. He said "Maybe not, but you're winning"(typical of his sense of humor). Eight years later when I returned for my sixth and he told me I needed an amnio and I said "You know I'm not going to do anything about it if it doesn't turn out good" & he said "I know, but I'm obligated to offer it". This is how he was...just matter-of-fact, but understanding.
He was my favorite Dr. of all times...like a member of the family (since I visited him so frequently) Besides being my OB, he was my GP (the only Dr. I went to in those days), my confident, the one I didn't want to disappoint (like when I gained too much since the last visit...I'd've felt better if he had yelled at me. But no, he just gave me that "look").
I remember telling him the eye Dr. nicked my iris during cataract surgery & that I now had a "blown pupil" and he said the same thing happened to you, Mrs. Rost. I hope you got along OK after that.
I also remember taking care of Nikki as a child in Peds at St. V's (I was an RN there and she was in room 162-2 and quite ill with an orthopedic problem, as I recall) and was sorry to see that she had died but must've been able to marry and have a family, thank God. I believe (would it be Carla?) his daughter took care of me once when I was a patient, and was so caring & reminded me so much of her Dad for that reason. & thought she's sure in the right profession...as are her siblings (and it's always good to have a lawyer around.)
My niece was his very last patient w/ an Ovarian Cyst & I went with her on her post-op check to say goodbye to him as he retired.
So, enough of this "epistle" I'm writing. It's really a chance to "vent" about what a great guy he truly was and to say how sorry so many of us are for your loss but know that there are so many lives he has touched and left quite a mark on and made such a difference in this world. We, too, loved him. |
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Mahtab Ahmed M.D. & Jenni Schweitzer-Ahmed M.D. and Lilly and Erica Ahmed |
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To the Family of Dr. Rost,
Our deepest sympathy to you all at this difficult time. Dr. Rost has always held a special place in my family's history. He delivered all 4 of my parents children and is credited with helping my youngest brother survive the first few days of his life. Dad and Mom got asked about waiting patiently in Dr. Rost's office once by someone who was a little impatient at the office running late, but Mom calmly replied that he hadn't missed any of her previous deliveries! Apparently the waiting room got pretty quiet! He will always be warmly remembered. Our prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Jenni Schweitzer-Ahmed and Family |
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Lorilee Ash Green |
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Carla and Pete: I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. Your father was a joy. |
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Debbie Myrice |
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My deepest symphathy to all of the family. Dr. Rost was my first OBGYN when I was 19yrs. old. He always made me feel so comfortable everytime I saw him. I loved his bow ties he always wore. I had my first child when I was almost 27 and he was there for my delivery and was the only doctor I would see thoughout my pregnacy. After 9 yrs. I was pregnant again, and it was quite a surprise. I was a little upset, because it had not been planned and I thought I was too old to have another child. Dr. Rost talked to me and my husband and helped me get used to the idea of be pregnant at almost 37 yrs. old. Without his guideness and support throughout it all I do not think I would have survived. He was always there when all I wanted to do was talk to someone. I never felt that I was ever rushed, he always treated me as if I was the only paitient he had that day. He was a wonderful doctor and a wonderful man. He delivered my second child and I am happy to say; she is the joy of my life and my best friend. My girls were 30yrs and 21yrs old this past year.
May God Bless You. |
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c.demarkowski@insightbb.com |
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Dear Kula and Family,
When we reflect upon the relationship that we have had with Dr. Rost, you, and your family, we realize that it is people like Dr. Rost who have been in our life is whom we shall greatly miss.
How much we have learned, how often we were comforted, how many times we experienced joy, and how much we have grown because of his presence in our family.
He helped Carl and I bring our four daughters into the world and with each delivery would ask us,"so, when are you going to try for the boy?" He always knew there was a box of candy in the bedside stand for him after the delivery and he always would listen to the stories about relatives!
His love and dedication to his patients and their families was golden. His love of you, Kula,and the children, and grandchildren inspired him to fulfill his
journey.
We are remembering you and your family at mass at Bellarmine Church Xavier University. As the four flowers bloom, "a soul aglow, set ablaze by inner illumination, readying, readying for the long journey. The sould goes, the last leaf falls, and I remember the power of his shining." (Joyce Rupp, author).
You are a special family to us. Blessings as the days ahead unfold.
Love,
Carl (Doc) and Paulette Demarkowski |
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Marcia Brown Castro |
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Mrs. Rost and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I was just thinking about Dr. Rost on Friday.
I had the privilege of working and being friends with both Dr. Rost and Nikki in the Birth Room at St Vincents. I worked the night shift and we had time to get to know one another quite well. Dr. Rost was not only my physician but my friend and confidant. He delivered 3 of my 4 nieces and nephews, but was never on call when I delivered my children. (Darn!)
He was an excellent doctor and a skilled surgeon who cared deeply about his patients. He always took time to explain things and reassure those in his care. He treated each and every one of them with the utmost care and respect, no matter what their station in life. Dr. Rost was one of the finest doctors who hallowed the halls of St. Vincent Medical Center. His cheerful smile and humor lifted our spirits many a night and
his very presence helped to make those long hours go by quickly.
I never heard him yell or lose his temper no matter how tense the situation. He gave compassion to women going through problem pregnancies, miscarriages or stillbirths, and you knew he was hurting too.
Dr. Rost would even pitch in and help tear down a delivery room, make beds, or empty garbage when things got hectic. He never let the title of Doctor go to his head; it was engraved on his heart. He truly was one very unique and special person.
I know his passing has left a deep void in your family.
I believe there was great happiness and rejoicing when he and Nikki were reunited. May that thought, and all the beautiful memories you have of Dr. Rost, bring you comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you with the knowledge that a life well lived has earned his reward in heaven. "Welcome, my good and faithful servant, inherit the kingdom that was prepared for you... for I was sick and you took care of me ... (Matthew 25:34-36)
With Deepest sympathy .
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Marcia Brown Castro,
Toledo, Ohio |
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ROGERS & YVONNE JACKSON |
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MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
SINCERELY,
ROGERS JACKSON SR. |
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Earlean |
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TO THE DR. ELMER C. ROST FAMILY:
I was sadden to see that Dr. Rost passed. He delivered my only child (son) Stanley L. Burt II at St. Vincent Hospital (as it was called then) May 28, 1970. Dr. Rost was such a gentle spirit of a man and would take the time to listen to me and my problems during my office visit. You don't find Dr's like that today. I didn't like it when he retired because I knew I would NEVER find another Dr. as wonderful as he was to me (and I haven't found another). I know Dr. Rost is at total peace in Heaven and has a crown full of diamonds & rubies. DR. ELMER C. ROST WAS THE GREATEST DOCTOR I'VE EVER HAD AND I'M PROUD TO CALL HIS NAME!!! RIP
Earlean "Cookie" (Mack) Belcher
Maumee, Ohio |
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Marcia Brown Castro |
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Mrs. Rost and family,
I am deeply sadden to hear of your loss. I was just thinking about him this past Friday and wondering how he was doing.
I had the privilege of being friends and working with both Dr. Rost and Nikki in the Birth Room at St Vincent. I worked the night shift and we had time to get to know one another quite well. Dr. Rost was not only my physician but my friend and confidant He also delivered 3 of my 4 nieces and nephews, but was not on call when I had my 2 children (Darn).
He was an excellent doctor and a skilled surgeon who cared deeply about his patients. He treated each and every one of them with the utmost care and respect, no matter what their station in life. His bedside manner was the BEST. He calmed and reassured many anxious and upset patient after a miscarriage or stillbirth and you knew he was hurting too.
Dr. Rost was one of the finest doctors to hallow the halls of St. Vincent Medical Center. His cheerful smile and his humor lifted our spirits many a night and helped the time go by quickly. I never heard him yell at anyone or get upset , no matter how tense or critical the situation became.He truly was one very unique and special person. He did not let the title of Doctor go to his head, rather it was engraved on his heart. Many nights when we would get busy, Dr. Rost would jump in and help tear down a delivery room, make beds or even empty the trash for us. He never made us nurses feel like we were his handmaids; rather we were all a part of a team with the interests and care of the patient as our top priority.
I know his passing has left a deep void in your family.
I believe there was great happiness and rejoicing when he and Nikki were reunited. May that thought, and all the beautiful memories you have of Dr. Rost, bring you comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you with the knowledge that a life well lived has earned his reward in heaven. I can see God welcoming him with open arms and saying ...Come Elmer, my good and faithful servant for I was sick and you took care of me. (Matthew 25:34-35)
With Deepest sympathy .
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Dianne Dalton Hundsrucker |
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What can you say when a great man passes from this earth? Dr. Rost was truly the kindest, gentlest man I've ever known & I felt privileged to have him as my doctor for 3 deliveries of 2 healthy boys, & 1 healthy girl. He made everyone of his patients feel as though they were special. To know him is to love him. He leaves a big hole in all our hearts. God bless your family in this time of grief. |
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Kathleen Kwiatkowski |
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I was so sorry to read of Dr. Rost's passing. He was such a special doctor, I just loved him, and his bow ties too! He delivered all 3 of my sons, who are now 30, 26, and 22.
Back in March of 1993 I had an ovarian cyst that had to be removed. After being admitted from ER I had to have an ultrasound. Dr. Rost was right there with me walking me across the hall for the test holding my arm, as I was in terrible pain. He was so sweet.
When I went in for my post op check he took me into his office, boxes packed around him, and told me I was his very last patient. I was sorry to be losing him as my doctor, but happy for him to retire. He will be truely missed.
I feel blessed to have had him as my doctor.My prayers are with your family |
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Carla Brown |
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Carla I am sorry to hear about your dad. He was my mom's doctor and mine too. He was a great man.
My sympathy to you and your family |
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Michele (Idzik) Funkhouse |
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My deepest sympathy to your family. Dr. Rost was my mother's doctor. She adored him and being an RN herself, having worked at Mercy and St. Vincent's, I'm sure she knew him professionally as well as being his patient. She died several years ago from ovarian cancer, a stealthy, evil cancer. I remember being in recovery with her and Dr. Rost. They had explored to see what was happening inside, she was afraid of a colostomy, (how minor that would have been) he stood over her and told me, it was uncontrolled cancer that had spread and there was nothing they could do.. he was so sad. He was her friend and doctor, and there he was having to tell her 16 yr old daughter there was nothing they could do, what a difficult moment, but done with dignity and compassion. I chose to go to Dr. Rost, but when I became pregnant, he was semi-retired and referred me to a a wonderful doctor. I had the opportunity to see him occasionally and say hello when he would come downtown to pick up Carla at the Spitzer building. I too worked for attorneys at the time (Nathan & Roberts). Please know that your family is in my prayers. |
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Darla Hamrick |
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Dr. Rost was the sweetest man,and a wonderful doctor.I was his patient from 1971 until he retired.He is an admirable doctor.Its wonderful that sons and grandson are in the medical field.Im sure Dr. Rost was very proud of his family. Sincerly,Mrs Darla Hamrick |
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Sue LaPointe |
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I first met Dr. Rost as a student nurse at St. Vincent's and was so impressed with his care and compassion that I selected him as my doctor. When my daughter was born a complication was anticipated and it was his calm reassuring manner that helped me through. He had a wonderful smile, a great sense of humor but most of all compassion for everyone he came in contact with. It must be with great rejoicing that he was welcomed into heaven with the words "Well done my good and faithful servant". The world however is mourning the loss of a truly great person. My sincere sympathy to the entire family. |
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Maria Helen Bautista,M.D. |
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Dear Mrs.Rost and family,
My family and I are saddened by Dr. Rost's passing.He was a wonderful physician who delivered 2 of my children and am proud to call him a colleague.As a very busy physician he had time to talk ,advise and teach his residents and patients.
I hope you are comforted knowing Dr.Rost was a beloved and respected person. |
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Judith Hughes |
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I was a RN in the late 70's, 80's and 90's in the Birthroom at ST. V's. I was priviledged to work at a time when Dr. Rost was one of our most respected physicians. I always looked forward to taking care of his patients knowing that his expertise and skill would allow a wonderful outcome for those families. Everyone also enjoyed our time with him when he "visited" us on the night shift. He was always up for a spirited conversation, and his insight into many areas always made us smile. I was also lucky enough to have worked closely with Nikki and developed a professional and personal relationship with her. My daughter, Cherish, and Faith were born just a month a part so we had a lot in common, raising girls! I feel blessed to have known both Dr. Rost and Nikki and will continue to think of them often with a smile. |
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