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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