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In Memoriam: April 2025

View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.

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The following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify the AOA of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to [email protected]. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.

Marvin P. Backal, DO, 87 (KCU-COM 1962), of Atlantic City, New Jersey, died Sept. 7, 2022.

Harvey S. Benn, DO, 76 (PCOM 1974), of Longport, New Jersey, died Feb. 3, 2025.

Col. Roy L. Bobbitt, DO, 81 (KCU-COM 1959), of Seguin, Texas, died Feb. 19, 2015.

Jeffrey F. Fullenkamp, DO, 70 (ATSU-KCOM 1984), of Des Moines, Iowa, died Nov. 18, 2024.

Jasper “Harley” Galusha, DO, 94 (KCU-COM 1956), of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died March 13, 2025.

Edwin A. Jensen, DO, 80 (PCOM 1970), of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, died June 28, 2024.

Nicholas J. Juele, DO, 84 (PCOM 1979), of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, died Oct. 27, 2024.

Kenneth J. Kobes, DO, 96 (KCU-COM 1954), of Battle Creek, Michigan, died Jan. 22, 2025.

Larry L. Odekirk, DO, 85 (KCU-COM 1963), of Castle Rock, Colorado, died Oct. 17, 2023.

Charles E. Reinhardt, DO, 78 (KCU-COM 1971), of The Woodlands, Texas, died March 23, 2023.

John S. Rogoski, DO, 62 (KCU-COM 1988), of Powell, Ohio, died April 4, 2024.

Chester J. Skrocki, DO, 98 (DMU-COM 1951), of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, died June 18, 2024.

Raymond D. Wolf, DO, 67 (RowanSOM 1986), of Dayton, Ohio, died Dec. 10, 2024.

Editor’s note: If you’d like to honor a colleague with a memorial contribution to the American Osteopathic Foundation, you can do so online.

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  1. RICHARD TANCER

    Sad to announce the death of Michael Nathan, D.O. a graduate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, on April 4, 2025. A pediatrician in Paterson and Passaic, NJ caring for many of the counties Medicaid population. An avid golfer and world traveler. I will miss him.
    Richard Tancer, D.O.

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