USAF Dr. Fred Goldstein Gretan

 

…..sharing this news of passing…..

Dr. Fred Goldstein Gretan, age 92, passed away November 26, 2022 in Thousand Oaks, California.  Dr. Fred was an outstanding USAF & FAA Flight Surgeon and AME for pilots worldwide. 

These links will lead you to online obituary articles:

 https://www.toacorn.com/articles/frederick-goldstein-gretan/

 https://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/articles/life-tribute-72/

 

Life Tribute

FREDERICK GOLDSTEIN GRETAN

 

Dr. Frederick Paul Goldstein Gretan was born to Ruth and William Goldstein September 9, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York. He died November 26, 2022 in Thousand Oaks at age 92 after a battle with Alzheimer’s dementia. His wife, Geri, was by his side.

 

Fred attended University of Buffalo and Leiden University in the Netherlands for medical degrees. He also attained a law degree in Montana and later completed a Master’s degree in Preventive Medicine and Aviation Medicine. He was an early member of Osher Lifelong Learning (OLLI) at CSUCI. Fred served in the Army of Occupation in Germany in 1956 as a Regimental Surgeon before returning to the US to serve as Flight Surgeon in the Air Force Reserve known as the “Hollywood Guard” in Van Nuys, CA. Freddie was truly a Renaissance Man with keen mind and a wonderful sense of humor.

Dr. Fred leaves behind three sons: Lawrence, Dan and David with his first wife, Audrey, as well as two stepsons, Jeff and Greg Maurer, and 12 grandchildren. Fred married Geri Retan Maurer in 1980 and they enjoyed 42 wonderful years together…even though “They said it would never last.”

Geri had worked with Fred and his wife in the early days of Fred’s new practice in 1960 in Thousand Oaks. Later, after both Fred and Geri had been single for about 10 years, they reconnected with a date at the swap meet. That was so Freddie. And the rest is history.

He loved being a Family Practice doctor after settling in Thousand Oaks in 1960 and his patients loved him. As time moved on, he was designated by the FAA to perform physicals and special issuance procedures for airline and private pilots, many of whom remained good friends across the years.

He retired in 1995 due to health issues, and he and Geri traveled and enjoyed family and retirement in Thousand Oaks. He had a passion for the sea and always possessed some kind of sailing or paddling vessel. Kayaking rivers and the Sea of Cortez and here in our local harbors were happy places for him. Cruises in the Caribbean always included scuba or snorkeling.

We are grateful to Marybeth and Lio at the Blessed Home Care, Board and Care Home for their love and devotion to the Fred they loved. A Celebration of Life is planned for later 2023.

Please send memorial donations to:  Alzheimer’s Association act.alz.org/donate or Senior Concerns 401 Hodencamp Rd. Thousand Oaks CA 91360