Frederick Cleary Grieshaber M.D.'s Obituary
Frederick Cleary Grieshaber M.D., born May 27, 1919 in New Orleans where he was a resident until moving to Covington, LA in 1983 where he remained until his death on Tuesday, January 26, 2010.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Irene Brown Grieshaber; three sons, James Frederick (Aleen), Bruce George (Kathleen) and Robert John (Louise); eight grandchildren, Jimmy, Eric, Jill, Bruce, Scott, Keith, Emily and Glen; and five great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, Frederick Grieshaber and Margaret Cleary Grieshaber; one brother, Dr. Bernard Grieshaber; and one sister, Margaret Grieshaber Martin.
He graduated from LSU School of Medicine in 1942 and immediately served in WW II. He practiced dermatology in private practice, was Associate Professor of Dermatology at both LSU and Tulane Medical Schools, and was a past president of the Louisiana State Dermatological Society. He served as the Chief of Dermatology at the V.A. Medical Center from 1966 until his retirement in 1981. He then joined his son in private practice in Covington, LA. He enjoyed “trailoring”, was a longtime member of the Wally Byam Caravan Club and served as past president of the Greater New Orleans Airstream Club.
All funeral services were private with burial in St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery. Memorials for Dr. Grieshaber may be made to St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Road, Covington, LA 70435. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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