Garth Fredric Essig, MD, age 80 of Upper Arlington, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Garth was born in Longmont, Colorado and grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, son of the late Dr. J Fred and Bertha Essig. Also preceded in death by his sister, Joann. Garth completed his undergraduate education at DePauw University and graduated from medical school at The Ohio State University. He was an obstetrician and gynecologist for nearly 50 years at The Ohio State University Medical Center where he dedicated his life to medical education and clinical medicine. He taught 9,000 medical students and delivered almost 10,000 children over the course of his distinguished career. He will be greatly missed by his children, Erik (Karen) Essig, Kurt (Sabine) Essig, Gretchen (Doug) Seletzky, Christina (John) Dougherty, Christopher (Daniella) Essig, Garth (Elisabeth) Essig, Jr., and Elisabeth (Greg) Klimentz; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brother, Dr. John Robert Essig; longtime companion Carol Prince, and many other extended family members and dear friends. Memorial Service be held on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 7:30pm at First Community Church, 1320 Cambridge Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212. In lieu of flowers gifts can be made payable to OSU Foundation with notation as memorial gift to The Garth F. Essig, Sr., MD Fund. Mail to: Medical Center Development/Alumni Affairs, P.O. Box 183112, Columbus, OH 43218 to support medical education and women's health. Arrangements by Schoedinger Northwest Chapel. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.
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