Dr. Louis Emmerson Ward, born on January 19, 1918, passed away peacefully in Rochester on October 17, 2014, at the age of 96. He was a renowned physician and leader at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Ward received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He joined the Mayo Clinic in 1950 and played a significant role in the research and treatment of rheumatic diseases. Dr. Ward served as the chairman of the Mayo Clinic's Board of Governors and later the Board of Development. He was known for his thoughtful and decisive leadership style. After retiring, he enjoyed golf, traveling, and philanthropy. Dr. Ward is survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His ashes will be interred in his hometown of Mount Vernon, Illinois.
Dr. Louis Emmerson Ward, born on January 19, 1918, passed away peacefully in Rochester on October 17, 2014, at the age of 96. He was a renowned physician and leader at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Ward received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He joined the Mayo Clinic in 1950 and played a significant role in the research and treatment of rheumatic diseases. Dr. Ward served as the chairman of the Mayo Clinic's Board of Governors and later the Board of Development. He was known for his thoughtful and decisive leadership style. After retiring, he enjoyed golf, traveling, and philanthropy. Dr. Ward is survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His ashes will be interred in his hometown of Mount Vernon, Illinois.
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