Dr. Erwin Rudolph Chillag

COLUMBIA, SC - Dr. Erwin R. Chillag, 95, died peacefully on February 28, 2016 in Columbia, South Carolina where three of his sons reside. His wife, Doris Geiger Chillag, preceded him in death 8 years ago. His parents were Alexander and Irene Chillag. He emigrated from Budapest, Hungary when he was three years old. His sister, Mary died before him. He lived in Holden, West Virginia for nearly 50 years before moving to Charleston, WV in 1993. He is survived by four sons: Dana, Shawn, Jeffrey and Kim; 10 grandchildren, Kipp, Colin, Gabriel, Greta, Kata, Hallie, Ian, Zach, Jeffrey and Hannah; and seven great-grandchildren, Grace, Lylah, Samuel, Elliot, Cora, Matilda and John Henry. Erwin Chillag graduated from the University of Buffalo School of Medicine then entered the U.S. Army during World War II receiving his general medical and orthopedic surgery training at the University of Virginia. His medical practice included working at all the hospitals in Logan County. He cared for countless children and adults for all types of medical problems. He performed general surgery, orthopedic practice and surgery. He delivered over 3,000 babies including a granddaughter. Some dogs and horses were also treated. He was on site and in the mines at coal mining disasters. His practice began as penicillin became available and he saw polio vaccinations begin in the 50's. His work led to the construction of modern hospital facilities and a nursing home for Logan County. If you wish, in lieu of flowers, please honor his life of work with donations to WVU Foundation, Doris and Erwin Chillag Medical Student Scholarship Fund, One Waterfront Place, 7th Floor P.O. Box 1650 Morgantown, WV 26507-1650.