Dr. Robert Dixon Roane Obituary (1915

Dr. Robert Dixon Roane, age 95 of Carlyle, died on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Carlyle on November 11, 1915, a son of Dr. John Q. and Nellie (Steele) Roane. He married Adele Scott in Winfield, Missouri on May 11, 1940, and she preceded him in death on July 24, 2006. Dr. Roane is survived by a son, Robert S. Roane and wife Linda of Breese; 2 daughters, Maribeth Giebelhausen and husband Dr. Eric Giebelhausen of Jacksonville, Illinois and Catherine Mabry and husband David of Taylorville; 4 grandchildren, John Roane & wife Sharon, Michael Giebelhausen and wife Elissa, Mark Mabry and wife Laura, and Kate Pruis and husband Brad; and seven great grandchildren- Hailey, Hannah and Clayton Roane, Ben and Will Giebelhausen, and Jack and Stella Mabry. In addition to his wife, Dr. Roane was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dr. John S. Roane. Dr. Roane attended the University of Illinois in Champaign and graduated from the University of Illinois Medical School in Chicago in 1939. He then spent a year as an intern at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, followed by a surgical residency in Birmingham, Alabama and a pediatric residency at Children's Free Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He began his medical practice in 1942 in Carlyle with his father. Dr. Roane's medical practice was interrupted by W.W. II. He served in the U.S. Army as a first Lieutenant in the Medical Corps, advancing to the rank of Captain. He was in Gen. George Patton's Third Army, assigned to a mechanized reconnaissance unit, and was awarded a silver battle star. Dr. Roane returned to Carlyle in 1945 and reopened his general practice in 1946 with a special interest in obstetrics, pediatrics, and surgery. Dr. Bob, as he was affectionately known throughout Clinton County, spent more than 40 years practicing medicine. During this time he was affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. Dr. Roane served on the Board of Directors of St. Joseph's Hospital from 1976 to 1985. He received recognition for 50 year membership in the Clinton County Medical Society, Illinois State Medical Society, American Medical Association, and the American Academy of General Practice. Dr. Roane was a 50 year member of Scott Lodge, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons in Carlyle. He twice served as president of the Carlyle Lions Club - a club he was associated with for over 65 years. He was a member of the American Legion for over 50 years, served as a director of the First National Bank in Carlyle from 1957 until 1992, and was a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church in Carlyle. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 5, 2011, at Zieren Day Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Michaels officiating. Interment will follow in Carlyle Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 P.M., and Saturday from 8:00 A.M. until service time. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese or to the First United Methodist Church in Carlyle, and will be received at the funeral home. Previous EventsVisitation Friday, November 4, 2011 Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street Carlyle, IL 62231 Funeral Service Saturday, November 5, 2011 Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street Carlyle, IL 62231 Interment Saturday, November 5, 2011 Carlyle Cemetery 1030 Lake Road Carlyle, IL 62231