Victor Vollrath

Victor J. Vollrath, M.D. 97, a lifelong Indianapolis resident and local family practitioner for nearly sixty years, died November 10, 2013 in Indianapolis. Victor Vollrath was born in 1916 and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Vollrath. After growing up in Irvington, Dr. Vollrath earned an A.B. Degree in Chemistry from Indiana University and graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1942. He served his internship and surgical residency at Indianapolis City Hospital, now Wishard Memorial Hospital. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army, Medical Corp. Dr. Vollrath had a family practice since completing his medical training. Dr. Vollrath was on the active staff of St. Vincent, Methodist, Winona, and Community Hospitals. For fifteen years, Dr. Vollrath was the Medical Director of the Indiana Division of Illinois Central Railroad. For approximately twenty years, Dr. Vollrath was the company physician for American Trans Air and a Medical Examiner for the Federal Aviation Administration. During his tenure with the Federal Aviation Administration, he received several citations for leadership and continued Medical Education. Dr. Vollrath is a former instructor in physical diagnosis at the Indiana University Medical Center. The Indiana State Medical Society awarded Dr. Vollrath a Certificate of Distinction in January of 1992 for having practiced the medical profession 50 years. He was also made a member of the Grand Society of Hoosier Physicians. He was a member of the Theta Kappa Psi medical fraternity, and of the Indiana University Emeritus Club. His professional memberships included the American Academy of Family Practice, the American Association of Physicians and Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the Indiana State Medical Society and the Marion County Medical Society. Dr. Vollrath was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Isabelle Burnside Vollrath; daughters, Jean Ann Vollrath, Dona Sue (Bob) Taylor; son-in-law, Larry Roberts; eight grandchildren, Melissa Roberts (Mark) Greiner, Elizabeth Roberts (Kent) Jolly, Emily Roberts (Mark) Sullivan, Matthew Talbott, Jesse Talbott, Ben Talbott, Gregory Taylor, Samuel Taylor; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Ruth Marie Roberts, and his five siblings. Private services are planned. Arrangements were entrusted to Flanner and Buchanan – Broad Ripple. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Indianapolis Medical Society Foundation, or a charity of choice. You are invited to go to the Guest Book page to pass along your personal message or tell a story. Sincerely, -Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan