Dr. Robert Devrnja

Robert (Bob) Frederick Devrnja, MD age 76 of Louisville, TN passed Friday November 3, 2023, after sustaining a fatal head trauma while at home. Bob was born in Steubenville Ohio on August 27, 1947, to his parents Robert (Bo) and Anne Devrnja. Bob graduated from “Big Red” in Steubenville Ohio in 1965 and went on to University of Pittsburg graduating in 1969. Dr. Devrnja graduated from the University of Guadalajara in 1977 with post-doctoral training at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He did a research fellowship at the University of Alabama in Birmingham and attended the University of Tennessee’s (PEMBA) Physician Executive MBA program in Knoxville. He has practiced Emergency Medicine since 1984 and is the founder of two successful ER staffing companies. He is a Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners. He is also past secretary of the Rural Health Section of ACEP. He was awarded the Wright Brother “Master Pilot” award in 2020 that he was most proud of having 50 years of flying without accidents. Aviation was his passion and medicine gave him the ability to enjoy it. He also shared the love of planes and/or cars with both his sons. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert (Bo) and Anne Ayoub Devrnja grandparents Helen and George Ayoub and Stoya and Mele Devrnja. He is survived by his wife Edith (Edie) Crouch Devrnja of 30 years and 2 sons Robert (Rob) and Michael (Mike) Devrnja. His sister, Darcy Devrnja and her husband Charles Cartmell. Nephew, Robert Joseph (RJ) Giannini and special almost daughter-in -law Savannah Harper. Cousins George and Chris Georgifandis and their children Anthony and Eleni. Also, several beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, brother and sister in laws. Services will be conducted by the Very Reverend Dionysios Lampropoulos at St George Greek Orthodox Church 4070 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN 37919 on November 8th at 5-7pm for visitation and with services starting at 7pm. Graveside service will be on November 9th at 8:30 am at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy Knoxville TN 37920 In place of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the following: Star Riding Academy 11800 Hwy 11 E Lenoir City TN 37772 www.rideastar.org EAA Young Eagle 3000 Poberezny Rd Oshkosh, WI 54903 www.eaa.org

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Dr. Robert Devrnja

August 27, 1947 - November 3, 2023