In Memoriam

ROBERT HERMANN, MD

1930-2023

Bob was born to Max and Alice Hermann in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 20, 1930. He peacefully passed at his assisted care residence on February 17, 2023. Bob graduated from Marquette University Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, where he met his wife Greta Gullekson, RN. They were married on June 27, 1953. After graduating medical school Bob served in the U.S Army Medical Corps, serving in Spokane, WA, Fort Sam Houston, TX and abroad in South Korea.

After he resigned his commission in Fort Benning GA in 1964, they moved to Stockton. Bob joined Delta Orthopedics and later co-founded Alpine Orthopedic Medical Group, practicing as an orthopedic surgeon in Stockton for 30 years. Bob was also chairman of the physician's quality-improvement lead team; team leader of the total joint-replacement clinical pathway team; and instructor for physicians in St. Josephs Regional Health System, where he has trained more than 70 doctors. He also conducted presentations at state conferences on quality improvement. As a California Medical Association surveyor, he took a leadership role in joint commission accreditation of health organizations and assisted St. Josephs in passing two accreditation surveys.

Bob retired in December of 1995. He was awarded the first Presidents Award for Quality by Edward G. Schroeder, president, and chief executive officer of St. Josephs Regional Health System in January of 1996. After retirement from his orthopedic practice, Bob served for several years as Vice President for Medical Services at St Joseph's Hospital, directing medical staff activities. He was a devoted member of St. Michael's Parish in Stockton. He served as reader during church services and was member of the church council for 3 years.

Bob is survived by his son Mark (Sandy) Hermann, daughter Anne (Michael) Nickerson, son John Hermann, son Paul (Diana) Hermann and son James (Jennifer) Hermann. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.