OBITUARIES
OF BLESSED MEMORY
76 | MAY 26 • 2022
DR. KEVAN
KREITMAN,
D.P.M., 61, of
Birmingham,
passed away
unexpectedly on
March 29, 2022.
Born in Detroit, Dr.
Kreitman grew up in
Southfield and graduated
from Detroit Country Day
School in 1979. He was a
graduate of the University
of Michigan in biology
and chemistry and earned
his D.P.M. from the then-
Pennsylvania College of
Podiatric Medicine. He
served as chief resident
during his surgical residency
at North Detroit General
Hospital. Dr. Kreitman was
a diplomat of the American
Board of Foot and Ankle
Surgery.
He was a partner of
Shores Podiatry Associates
in Roseville for 20 years
and was a leader of the
Michigan Podiatric Medical
Association, serving as
president from 2002-2003.
He was active with the
APMA and the APMAPAC
and served as speaker of the
APMA House of Delegates
for the first time in 2022.
Dr. Kreitman could best be
described as being the nicest
and most honest person
any individual could meet.
Wise beyond his years, he
was a man of extremely high
morals and integrity. Known
for always doing the right
thing, Dr. Kreitman loved his
ability to help others through
his job and volunteer roles.
His biggest joys in life were
being a husband, father,
grandfather, brother, son,
uncle, brother-in-law and
friend.
He was the quintessential
mensch. The community
is mourning the loss of
such an accomplished and
selfless man. Dr. Kreitman’s
kindness, humor, friendship
and leadership will be missed
by all.
Dr. Kreitman is survived
by his beloved wife of 31
years, Barbara Kreitman. He
was the devoted father of
Doree (Jake) Lapping, Josh
Kreitman, Seth Kreitman and
Sarah Kreitman. He was the
adoring grandfather of Isla
Lapping; treasured son of
Rene and Max Kreitman of
West Bloomfield; cherished
brother of Alisa (Ken)
Bloom; brother of Sheldon
Kreitman; son-in-law of
Johnny Katz; brother-in-law
of Susie (Rodney) Shacket,
Marlene (Larry) Glanz and
Larry (Rhonda) Katz. Dr.
Kreitman is also survived
by many loving nieces,
nephews, extended family
and a world of friends and
loyal podiatry colleagues.
Interment was held at
Adat Shalom Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made
to the Leukemia Lymphoma
Society or a charity of one’s
choice. Arrangements by
Hebrew Memorial Chapel.
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