Kenneth Casey

Ken was one of my teachers during residency. He was an astute, critical thinker and an excellent preceptor. Ken was also a notable scientist. Though we didn't collaborate, I had the pleasure of being his colleague for quite a few years. He was a dignified, thoughtful individual with a dry wit and high professional and personal standards. Our departmental Grand Rounds were often punctuated by Ken posing a really penetrating question. We'll all miss him.

When I had the good fortune to become Chair of the Department of Neurology at UM in September 1977, Ken Casey was Chief of Neurology at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, a service I also oversaw. As I had no doubt about the high quality of his clinical skills, leadership or research productivity, all I did was to tell him how fortunate I was to have him on the team. How right that was! Ken became a valued colleague and friend, as sharp with his research focus as with his wit and humor. My...