Arnold Franzblau Obituary

Arnold H. Franzblau, MD MT. PLEASANT - Arnold Herbert Franzblau, 87, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Constance Karesh Franzblau passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014. A private family service will be held, with burial to follow at Sons of Israel Cemetery in Aiken, SC. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL. Dr. Franzblau was born May 24, 1927 in New York City, New York, son of the late Nathan Franzblau and the late Nettie Franzblau. He was a graduate of Aiken High School - Class of 1943. He went on to attend The Citadel, graduating in 1947, and while there served as the Company Commander of Company B. Arnold attended the Medical University of South Carolina, graduating in 1951. He went on to do his Internship and Residency at Roper Hospital, where he met the love of his life, Connie, in 1953, and at Boston City Hospital. He served a Fellowship at Tufts University and went on to develop a private practice in Laconia, NH, Carlsbad, NM, El Paso, TX, Hilton Head Island, and Northern Virginia. He was recognized as a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons. Dr. Franzblau was drafted into the Army and served in the U.S. Air Force as well, where he was a Captain in the Medical Corps. He also served in the Naval Reserve, and spent part of his tours of duty in the Korean Conflict. After retirement, he volunteered during Desert Storm as a doctor at the VA Hospital at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, assisting returning servicemen and their families. The most important things in life were close to home, and Arnold adored his wife, daughter, son, and grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling the world with Connie, and especially enjoyed sailing his Skipjack and his Hunter 27 "Geechie" around Hilton Head Island and northern Virginia. Dr. Franzblau believed in being involved in the community and caring for his patients. In his youth, he became an Eagle Scout and went on to be a Boy Scout Medical Officer. While in Carlsbad, NM, he served on the Carlsbad School Board. Dr. Franzblau was loved and respected by his patients for over 50 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Constance K. Franzblau; his son, Mark A. Franzblau and his wife, Kathy of Cape Coral, FL; his daughter, Adele Franzblau and her husband Martin C. Kleinrock of Mount Pleasant, SC; his grandchildren, David Franzblau, Micah Coffee, Matthew Franzblau, Kate Coffee, Abram Coffee, and Noah Coffee; his sister, Esther Franzblau Sawilowsky and her husband, Milton (OBM) of Winter Park, FL, and their children, Susan Pelteson (Howard), Renee Bloch (Harry), and David Sawilowsky (Helene); and his uncle, Dr. Sanford Franzblau of Chicago, IL. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association SC Chapter, 2090 Executive Hall Road, Suite 130, Charleston, SC 29407 or The Citadel Alumni Association, 69 Hagood Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston