Andrew J. Pultz, M.D.
November 19 1924 - October 6 2012
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Thursday October 11th 2012 4:00-8:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Andrew J. Pultz, M.D. passed away on October 6, 2012 at home with his family at his side. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Jane Elisabeth Fox Pultz. He was born in Sandusky, OH on November, 19, 1924 to the late Frank and Mary Pultz of Marsala, Italy. He graduated from Sandusky High School and then served in the United States Navy during WWII. He then graduated from John Carroll University and The Ohio State University College of Medicine where he met his wife, Jane. Andrew was the founder of Metropolitan Family Care and a Family Practice physician in private practice for 45 years with a primary affiliation with Grant Hospital where he "championed the establishment of the Family Practice Medicine Residency Program." Dr. Pultz was a recipient of the Grant Hospital Baldwin Award for "His infectious enthusiasm for medicine (that) could be felt around the hospital." Dr. Pultz was "a pioneer in Family Medicine who exemplified the best of what being a doctor is all about through his compassion, dedication, experience, knowledge, and the gift of teaching to both physicians and patients." Dr. Pultz earned many awards, including the Grant Hospital Family Practice Teacher of the Year, The Ohio Academy of Family Physicians Educator of the Year, and The Ohio State University Department of Medicine Family Preceptor of the Year, and the Lifetime Achievement award from The Ohio State University College of Medicine." Dr. Pultz was a Fellow in the American College of Family Physicians and a member of the American Board of Family Physicians. He served as President of the Medical Staff at Grant Hospital and President of the Central Ohio Academy of General Practitioners. For many years, Dr. Pultz served as the team physician for the Columbus Clippers Baseball Team which he enjoyed tremendously. As an avid baseball fan, he loved following the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees. He was also a devoted fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes. Andrew is also preceded in death by son-in-law, Ronald Huck; sister-in-law, Ruth Wiegel Pultz, uncle & aunt Vito (Barbara) Pulizzi, cousin Andrew Pulizzi, niece, Nancy Macklin; and nephew, Dr. Jeffery Miller; brothers -in-law and sisters-in-law, Dr. Thomas & Tena Fox, Paul and Helen Macklin, Lawrence & Rose Burch, Worth and Genevieve Miller, Edward J. Fox, Jr. and Dr. John Brennan. He is survived by his six children: Mary Pultz Huck of Upper Arlington; John (Shelley) Pultz of Delaware; Patricia (Thomas) Vandewalle of Worthington; Dr. Andrew J. (Vanessa) Pultz, Jr. of Blacklick; Michael (Cathy) Pultz of Upper Arlington; and Dr. Joseph (Linda) Pultz of Orange, CT. Also survived by his ten grandchildren of whom he was most proud: Michael Vandewalle of Houston, TX; James Vandewalle of West Lafayette, IN; Maria Pultz of Toledo; Lisa Pultz of Columbus; Christina Pultz of Columbus, Andrea Pultz of Blacklick; Jane, Nancy and David Pultz of Upper Arlington; and Sarah Pultz of Orange, CT. His loving brother Anthony (Rose Mary) of Hot Springs, AR and all of their children and families; loving sister, Pauline (Andrea) Urso of Huron, OH and all of their children and families; cousins, Pauline Pruitt; Mary Ann (James) Dee; Anthony (Terrie) Pulizzi; Barbara Rogers; and Joe Creston; his sisters-in law, Kathryn Fox Brennan of Upper Arlington, Marilyn Fox Webster of Columbus; 35 nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Doug Schumacher; Karen Krupp, RN; Dr. Shifra Tyberg; Dr. Stephen Stack; Dr. Cassandra Suggs; Dr. James Macklin; Bryan and Susan White; and Mary Ann Webster. The Pultz Family was so appreciative of all of the wonderful patients with whom we came in contact over the years as you all brought great joy to him as his passion was Family Practice Medicine. A very special heartfelt thank you to Miss Henrietta whom the Pultz family was so very blessed to have had as a part of our dad's life. The family would like to give special thanks to Fr. Michael Watson and to Fr. Ty Tomson. Friends may call THURSDAY October 11, 2012 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM with a Rosary at 7:45 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM on FRIDAY October 12, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1899 McCoy Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43220, Rev. Fr. Michael B. Watson, Presider. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ASKED TO GATHER AT CHURCH FOR HIS FUNERAL MASS. Entombment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum, 6440 S. High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Dr. Andrew and Jane Pultz to St. Andrew Catholic Church. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Andrew J. Pultz, M.D.
From : Susan and Bryan White
To : Uncle Andy
Date: October 8th 2012
We will miss you Uncle Andy! Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for the wonderful memories of the good times shared by all. Love and Kisses, your God daughter, niece Susie and Bryan.
From : Edie James
To : The Pultz Family
Date: October 9th 2012
Many thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. May the Lord uphold and strengthen you with His healing love.
Edie James
(One of Mike's bank coworkers)
From : Kristen Livecchi
To : The Pultz Family
Date: October 9th 2012
Mike and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Pultz was a remarkable man--keep those memories close to your heart.
Kristen Livecchi & Family
(Benchmark Bank)
From : Tom and Joyce Partyka
To : Patty and Tom Vanderwalle and the Pultz Family
Date: October 9th 2012
Very sorry about your father. We will have good thoughts for you and your family. Thinking about you and the boys. Take care.
TAP
From : Rev. Ron and Mary Frances Hooker
To : Dr. Andrew Pultz Family
Date: October 9th 2012
Members of the Pultz Family,
One Columbus's finest General Practioners has passed on to Eternal Life.
The entire Community mourns his passing. He
was a great physician, who cared deeply for
his patients. Rev. Ron and Mary F. Hooker
From : Peggy Kearns Stone
To : The Pultz famiy
Date: October 9th 2012
Best doctor that ever lived.....he took care of all us Kearns and are extended families. He will be remembered fondly, and will be missed by all of us. Love to all of your family !
From : Andre Urso and Family
To : Mary, Jack, Pattie, Andy, Mike, Joe and Families
Date: October 9th 2012
Dearest Cousins, We express our deepest sympathies to you and your families. Uncle Andy and Aunt Jane were so encouraging to our family. They are deeply missed by all whose lives they have touched. I have many happy thoughts ... like those awesome dinners, family slide shows, and basketball games we had during the Thanksgiving holidays. I pray that God will bring comfort to you and your families during this time. Love, Andre, Dana, Andre'ana & Nadya Urso
From : The Dellingers
To : Mary Kay, Jack, Patty, Andy, Mike and Joe and
Date: October 10th 2012
We are so very sorry for your loss. Aside of Uncle Andy’s many professional accomplishments, he once taught me a softball pitch with a backspin that helped the NCS All stars finish strong in an ASA State tournament back in the late 70’s. I will always hold dear, the day he took time out of his extremely busy schedule to come out to the back yard and teach me that pitch. I have already passed it on to my daughter along with the beautiful memory. He always had a smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love- Lisa, James, Blythe and Jake
From : Joyce Hazel and Family
To : Family of Dr. Pultz
Date: October 10th 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Pultz's Family. He was our family doctor for my grandparents, parents, mine from birth and my children's from birth! What a wonderful doctor, but more importantly, what a kind man. I always get a smile remembering how he would introduce me to his med students, telling them how many generations of my family he had taken care of through the years!
From : Lois DiNucci
To : The Pultz Family
Date: October 10th 2012
So sorry to hear about Dr. Pultz passing. As you know, he was a very special person and Physician. He tended my family for many years, up until the time he retired. I am sure he is with God in Heaven, from whence he came.
From : HENRIETTA
To : THE PULTZ FAMILY
Date: October 11th 2012
My thought and prayers are with you. I am very sure he is with mum now and they are with God in Heaven. RAVO!!!!!
From : Ed Denton
To : The Pultz Family
Date: October 11th 2012
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in our thoughts and prayers.
From : Skip and Linda Murray
To : Michael and Family
Date: October 11th 2012
What a remarkable history and legacy. You all honored him in life and with his passing remember all that he was and how special your memories. I wish you peace. Heaven has a new physician.
Skip Murray
From : Jeff and Jan Miller
To : Mary
Date: October 12th 2012
Your Dad was not only the greatest doctor but a great person.He cared for three generations of our family and he will never be forgotten.Our thoughts and prayers our with you and your family.
From : Kristy (Baumann) Burrell
To : The Pultz family
Date: October 12th 2012
My favorite doctor...From birth until he retired... "Big K" loved you Dr. P...
From : the Hensel family
To : Pultz family
Date: October 15th 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Doc taught us so much and loved when he came across a patient who had "common sense". I was one of his last deliveries, sneaking my Mom in the back door. He made a special trip to Grant to see my twins after they were born. He was one of a kind and will be missed.
From : Brian Wagner
To : The Pultz Family
Date: October 19th 2012
On behalf of Richard, Shirleymae, and Sheri Wagner, we would like to send our deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Andrew Pultz. He will be missed deeply. He was a wonderful caring man & very personable as a doctor. Thank you for sharing him with all of us.
Brian Wagner
(Patient of Dr. Pultz)
From : The Marquezs
To : The Pultz Family
Date: November 4th 2012
My husband, daughter and I were truly blessed to be included in get-togethers with Dr. Pultz, who was a great friend of my dad and step-mother's. Life was brighter when he was around because his soul shined with happiness, humor and practical wisdom. Dr. Pultz personally took the time to help me when I was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer. He helped me to find joy in the present moment and he motivated me to be stronger and more grateful. Thank you for making a positive difference for so many in this world!
In Christ's Love,
Cheryl, Carlos, and Violetta