Dr Leo Robert Goertz

LEO R. GOERTZ MD Leo R. Goertz MD, 95, died on 17 April 2018 at home with family around him, 13 days shy of his 96th birthday. He had stoically put up with several illnesses that limited his enjoyment of the arts, but not enjoyment of family and friends. Leo was born in Hillsboro, KS, to Bruno and Helena Goertz. He attended the University of Kansas before being drafted in World War II. He performed alternative service in the Civilian Public Service until 1946. He graduated from Bethel College in 1948 and the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1952. After a one-year internship, he practiced medicine in Sedan, KS, and then completed his residency in radiology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. In 1957 he joined a radiology practice in Kansas City KS until retirement in 1989. He was a fellow in the American College of Radiology, and served as president of the Greater Kansas City Radiology Society. Leo was an avid supporter of and participant in the arts. He was a member of the Kansas City Print Society, sang with the Kansas City Philharmonic Chorus, regularly attended the Kansas City Symphony, Lyric Opera, Kansas City Chamber Orchestra and many other concerts. He was a Certified Master Gardener. He was a charter member of Rainbow Mennonite Church and a supporter of its outreach in Rosedale, as well as its missions of inclusiveness and witness for peace and justice. Leo's parents, his beloved wife, Margret, and brother Chester Goertz predeceased him. Leo is survived by brother Glenn (Janice), sons Robert (Margaret), Kenneth (Sallie Page-Goertz), daughter Helen Boehm (Robert), long-time family member James Jones, grandchildren Jacob Goertz, Christopher Page-Goertz, Eli Page-Goertz, Allison Boehm Lehman, Nicholas Boehm, Grace Boehm, and Dalton Boehm, and seven great-grandchildren. All who knew him, even during his last months of hospice care, were impressed by his kindness, his warmth and graciousness. He will be sorely missed. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Rainbow Mennonite Church. Leo suggested contributions in his memory to any of the following organizations: Rainbow Mennonite Church Endowment Fund; Kansas City Chamber Orchestra; Cross-Lines Community Outreach; Fellowship of Reconciliation; or the charity of one's choice. For condolences and for information regarding services, please see kccremation.com
Published in Kansas City Star on Apr. 25, 2018.

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