Robert Spitzer MD Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 27, 2026, at the age of 70, Robert Spitzer MD (Traverse City, Michigan) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Morris Spitzer and Hedvig Rosenthal. He is survived by: his wife Loretta Helwig-Spitzer; his children, Daniel Spitzer, Rebecca Ouimette (Miles), Sarah Spitzer (Alon Glazer) and Raya Cheesman (Christopher); his grandchildren, Leiyona, Ainsley, Natalie, Merrick, Tamar, Adar and Christoph; his stepchildren, Kyle Helwig (Morgan Roundtree) and Aaron Helwig (Ashley); and his stepgrandchildren, Amelia, Landon and Finn.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kehillat HaTzav Hagadol of Mackinac Island, MI, PO Box 1434.