Theodore George Yerasimides, MD., PhD., 100, a resident of Richmond, MO, passed away at home on Friday, January 2, 2026. Theodore was born in Panorama, Greece the son of Georgios and Eva Moissidou Yerasimides and later immigrated to the United States eventually settling in Richmond. He was married to Jeanne De Motte who survives of the home.

Additional survivors include, three sons, Christopher George, Jonathan (Sara) Yerasimides, and Lewis (Nigel)Aaron; two daughters, Rosemary (Robert) Rifkin and Paula (Sean Butler) George; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Ted George; sister, Eva Moutsiou; and one great granddaughter, Loretta Rifkin.

Theodore was a deeply compassionate man whose life was dedicated to helping others. As a surgeon, he believed everyone deserved care and dignity, and he never turned a patient away based on their ability to pay. Even in retirement, George preferred to stay busy. He found great enjoyment in building things—especially furniture—and loved spending time fishing, gardening, and raising exotic birds. Above all, he cherished his family and treasured the time spent with them.

Theodore began his career working as a veterinarian in research at the Philadelphia Zoo. He later moved to Arkansas, where he worked as a pathologist, before eventually relocating to Missouri. There, he served the communities of Marceline, Carrollton, and Richmond as a general surgeon until his retirement. Generous by nature, George took pride in supporting his community and encouraging the education of future doctors. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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