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.
I just found out today of his passing. My heart breaks for your lose . He was such a good man and good doctor. I sent him a note to say thank you/ retirement card, for making my life so much better, due to my health problem. Hope he got the letter before his passing. He was a real blessing in this world. May God help you through this painful time in life. sincerely Doris Ruge
Dr. Wiethop was my endocrinologist when he practice at Christian Northeast Hospital. He was always kind. I missed him when he moved south and I hope he is resting in peace. He is missed.
Dr Wiethop was my endocrinologist when I found out I had Graves Disease. He was very comforting and knowledgeable about my disease and quickly got me on medication and eventually did the radio iodine treatment that put my Graves into remission. I am grateful for him and his incredible knowledge in his field. I just recently heard of his passing and want to tell his family I am truly sorry and he will be missed.