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Dr. T.W. Rentz recognized by MCG
"I wanted to show MCG my appreciation for the good education they provided me," Dr. Rentz said. "They laid the foundation for my career." Dr. Rentz, a 1946 alumnus of the MCG School of Medicine, was presented with a Founder's Level plaque on May 2, at his home in Colquitt. Dr. Rentz stated that he has enjoyed his retirement, but misses taking care of people. Dr. Turner has not only been a great physician, he has been one of our best citizens. He started his practice in Colquitt when he joined Dr. W. H. Houston at Houston Clinic, which had some hospital facilities. In 1957, the Miller County Hospital was established, and Dr. T.W. Rentz was a member of the original hospital authority (board). He was also very instrumental in getting the new hospital built. He led the immunization program to eradicate polio in this area. Dr. Rentz is a member of the Colquitt United Methodist Church and was one of the charter members of the Shrine Club in Miller County. He was one of the citizens who purchased the land and gave it to the county to build Crooked Oak Golf Club. The 84-yearold retired physician is an avid golfer and has been known to beat many good golfers much his junior. The Founder's Level at the Medical College of Georgia identifies lifetime donors whose gift level totals $10,000 to $49,999. Director Young stated that Dr. Rentz is appreciated at MCG almost as much as he is loved and respected in his home town. Dr. Rentz was married to the late Freddie Kelly Rentz and is the father of four children, Wayne, Ronnie, Frieda and John. His son, Wayne, is also a doctor, and one of his granddaughters, Kelly, is in medical school now. |
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