Obituary of Robert Kiel

Robert Vincent Kiel, D.O., age 67, of Fairview, PA, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013, as the result of an accident. He was born in Corry, PA, on February 28, 1946, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Kiel. Bob was a 1967 graduate of Cathedral Prep and attended Gannon University before transferring to the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Following graduation he worked as a pharmacist for two years. Bob returned to school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and earned his degree as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. He continued his studies through a fellowship to specialize in Gastroenterology. He became Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Addiction Medicine. Bob established his medical practice in Erie from 1979 until his retirement in 2011. He was a member of the Erie Physicians Network and Medical Director of Crossroads and Millcreek Community Hospital Detox Unit. Bob semi retired from UPMC Erie Physicians Network where he served the community in Kane, PA. He was a charter member of the Church of the Cross and a member of the Friends of Bill Wilson, Erie Runners Club, and Koinonia of Erie County K-1, and various medical organizations. He enjoyed fitness, especially running marathons; travel with his wife in his RV; and fishing with his grandson. Bob is lovingly survived by his wife of 44 years, Elaine Kiel; one daughter, Robin Kiel McDonnell (David); sister-in-law, Jean Horensky; two brothers, Dr. Joseph Kiel (Gail) and Kenneth W. Gates; and his grandson, Davis McDonnell. The family would like to give their appreciation to Select Specialty Hospital for their loving care given to Bob. Friends may be received at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Monday at the Church of the Cross from 10 a.m. until time of the Memorial Service at 11 a.m. A private interment will be held at Restland Memorial Cemetery, Monroeville, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Cross, 5901 Millfair Dr., Fairview, PA 16415 or International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous Scholarship Fund, 2616 NW 25th Place, Gainesville, FL 32605.