Vets & History
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| Dr. Bob Muir came to Deckerville in 1953 to practice veterinary medicine as a sole practitioner. In 1957 when Dr. James Turbok joined him in practice Deckerville Veterinary Clinic was official formed. Over the fifty six years of history twenty-seven veterinarians have served this community and surrounding area. Several moved on to establish their own practice or to join others, some have retired and others are still actively working. In 1998 Sandusky Animal Clinic was opened expanding the business to two locations. Presently the practice serves the counties of Sanilac, Huron, Tuscola and the northern section of St. Clair. Deckerville Veterinary Clinic strives to maintain the goal of prompt service, high quality medicine, surgeries and consulting. In 2004 the Deckerville Clinic went under a major transformation on the exterior as well as the interior bringing a new look to the clinic, as well as modern functionality. Clinic photos can be seen in the photo gallery. | |
| Dr. Duane Schroeder came to Deckerville fresh from Michigan State University with his degree in veterinary medicine in 1962. He has been with Deckerville Veterinary Clinic ever since. Originally from Rochester Michigan, Dr. Schroeder has six children and several grand children. Doug Schroeder and Robert Schroeder, both of Orlando Fl; Rich Schroeder, Mt Morris, MI; Brandon Schroeder of Lincoln, MI; Holly Meyer of Davisburg, MI; and Wren Schroeder of Lansing, MI. Duane and his wife LuAnn reside in Deckerville. Dr. Schroeder is semi-retired. Duane enjoys raising and showing cattle and being involved with the 4-H. |
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| Dr. Gary Collings graduated with his degree in veterinary medicine in 1977 from Michigan State University. He worked at the Deckerville clinic from June of 1977 through October of 1979. Dr. Collings worked at the Bad Axe Clinic then returned to the Deckerville Veterinary Clinic in February of 1981. Dr. Collings and his wife Elaine reside in Deckerville. His son Casey and family currently live in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Gary enjoys hunting, videotaping for the local football team, and gardening. He is also an active member of the Knight of Columbus. |
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| Originally from Perry, Michigan Dr. Tom Michalek came to Deckerville right out of veterinary school at Michigan State University in 1981. He and his wife Lucinda have four children, Nick & Matt,both college students, Sarah and Elizabeth, both students at Deckerville Community School. They reside in the area. Dr. Michalek enjoys his work with dairy management. In his spare time Tom likes to golf, watch his children play sports and participate in 4-H. He is also an active member of the Knights of Columbus. |
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Dr. Mark Fox graduated from Michigan State University in 1984. Originally from Fremont Michigan he joined the Deckerville Veterinary Clinic right after college. He and his wife Jane have three children; Katie Chambers and her family in Gaylord Michigan; Anna Creech, Stevensville Montana and Paul a college student at SCCCC. Mark’s interest in the practice includes dairy production, medicine and nutrition. He enjoys anything outdoors including fishing, hunting and camping.
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| Originally from Harbor Beach, Dr. Leon Roggenbuck joined the Deckerville Veterinary Clinic in 1992 after graduating from Michigan State University. He and his wife Amy are raising two children, Ethan and Emma. They reside in the area. Leon works primarily with dairy management. He enjoys being outdoors hunting. Leon is a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Sanilac County Right to Life Chapter. |
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| Dr. Jarrett Gordon joined the practice in Deckerville in 1996 after graduating from Michigan State University. He is originally from Caro, MI. He and his wife Bethany live in the area with their two children Sam and Cassie. Jarrett’s interests fall in dairy management & surgery. He enjoys being outdoors hunting, carpentry and yard work. |
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| Dr. Chad Vogel joined the clinic as an associate in 2007 following graduation from Michigan State University. Originally from Deckerville, Chad and his wife Leslie reside in the area with their son Owen. He assist in all aspects of the practice; small companion animal, equine, beef and dairy as well as being a dairy producer himself. |
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Dr. Chuck Roberts joined the practice in 2007. Originally from Deckerville, Chuck graduated from Michigan State University in 1999. He practiced Veterinary Medicine in Twin Bridges Montana before returning to Deckerville. Dr. Chuck’s background includes working with bovine, equine and companion animal. He and his wife, Dr. Ann Roberts reside in the Deckerville area with their two daughters, Alexa and Emma.
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| Dr. Ann Roberts, small animal veterinarian, joined the practice in 2007. Originally from Waterford, Michigan, Ann graduated from Michigan State University in 1999. She and her husband Chuck practiced Veterinary Medicine in Twin Bridges Montana before coming to Deckerville. Dr. Ann enjoyes internal medice, and surgeries. Ann and Chuck reside in the Deckerville area with their two daughters, Alexa and Emma. In her spare time she enjoys her horses, donkey, chickens, dogs, cats, and of course the kids! |  |
| Dr. Michelle Borek joined our team in July of 2008. From Marlette Michigan, Michelle graduated in May 2008 from Cornell University. Michelle is once again residing in the Marlette area. She assist in all aspects of our practice, small animal, equine and bovine. Dr. Borek enjoys problem solving and preventative medicine with an emphasis on employee and producer education. In the future she hopes to be involved in clinical research studies on the farm. In her spare time Michelle enjoys traveling. |  |
Where are they now?
The list below shows the approximate year the veterinarian joined the Deckerville practice and to the best of our knowledge where they are at now.
Bob Muir - 1953 Retired
Jim Turbok - 1957 Retired
Ed Scollon - 1961 Deceased
Duane Schroeder - 1962 Deckerville Veterinary Clinic
John Neff - 1967 Wisconsin
Wayne Casler - 1968 Grayling, MI
Ron Lindburg - 1970 Marlette, MI
Fred Walton - 1970 Deckerville, MI
Phil Sears - 1971 Missouri
Tim & Marilyn Lesch - 1972 Illinois
Lynn Friday - 1973 Lexington, MI
Frank Williamson - 1975 Ithica, MI
Gary Collings - 1977 Deckerville Veterinary Clinic
Eugene Ulmanas - 1977 Missouri
Jim Long - 1978 Deceased
Jim & Kay Havenga - 1978 Holland, MI
Russ Ritchie - 1980 Owosso, MI
Vic Lucas - 1980 California
Tom Michalek - 1981 Deckerville Veterinary Clinic
Steve Finch - 1983 Kentucky
Mark Fox - 1984 Deckerville Veterinary Clinic
Leon Roggenbuck - 1992 Deckerville Veterinary Clinic
Jarrett Gordon - 1996 Deckerville Veterinary Clinic
Jenifer Tolan - 2000 USDA
Chad Vogel - 2007 Deckerville Veterinary Clinic
Chuck Roberts - 2007 Deckerville Veterinary Clinic
Ann Roberts - 2007 Deckerville Veterinary Clinic
Michelle Borek 2008 Deckerville Veterinary Clinic
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