Brian Wiethop, 62, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Born in St. Louis, he spent much time working in the family greenhouse business. He became a doctor, in part, because as the youngest he was assigned cleaning out the dirt mixing machine which always left him covered head to toe in dirt. His far greater motivation was shaped by his high school, St. Louis University High, which stressed being a man for others. He was quick with humor to put others at ease. He valued family and people above all else, and his philosophy was to treat people the way he would want to be treated.
After 20 years of practicing endocrinology in St. Louis, he moved to Dothan, AL looking to practice medicine in a more personal way. Many of his patients have an incurable disease and he always sought to be a bright point in their lives, especially through humor. He enjoyed the slower pace, and the subtle differences of life in the south, but never managed to develop a liking for boiled peanuts or collard greens. Serving as an usher at St. Columba Catholic Church gave him the opportunity to share his smile and humor with many others.
Brian was born November 27, 1960 in St. Louis to Vernon and Dorothy Wiethop. He attended St. Louis University for his undergraduate degree where he met his wife on the first day of orientation. He then attended St. Louis University Medical School. He completed his Endocrinology Fellowship at Washington University. He began private practice at North County Endocrinology in 1991. In 2011, he moved to Dothan, AL where he practiced with Dothan Medical Associates.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Wiethop, and his sister, Jean Heitz.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Rose Wiethop, his father, Vernon Wiethop, his brother Michael Wiethop, and three children: Brian Wiethop Jr (Malinda), Stephanie Deery (Conlan) and Erica Wiethop. He has 4 grandchildren: Brian G. Wiethop, Matthew Wiethop, Michelle Deery, Calleigh Deery.
Visitation at Seven Holy Founders Catholic Church ,( 6737 S Rock Hill Rd, Affton, MO 63123) Friday May 5, 9AM until funeral mass at 10:0 AM Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to St. Columba Catholic Church, 2700 W Main St., Dothan, AL 36301 or a donation to his beloved high school, St. Louis University High, 4970 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110. A service of KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL.
Rose and family I am trusting sorry for your loss. May you find peace in the arms of Jesus. Brian was special to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Our hearts go out to you for the loss of your dear Brian. We shall keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Rose:
I was so saddened to learn about Brian’s passing. This is Eva Carrillo Martin, diabetes educator. Although I only had the privilege to work with Brian for too short of a time at Christian Hospital I felt an instant bond personally and professionally with him. One of the patients asked him at a support meeting if he was my son and Brian ate that up….from then on I was known to him and called by him “mom”. I was deeply touched by you and Brian attending my wedding in Florida…that meant so much to me. I had just graduated with my BSN and still have the t shirt Brian made for me…”Beach and Sand Nurse”.
Reading his obituary your description of Brian is so true. He was a wonderful doctor and person. I know he will be missed by all. You and your family will be in my prayers during this time of loss and sorrow for you. My deepest sympathy. May you feel God’s presence surrounding you on this journey.