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Murray L. Katcher M.D. Ph.D.

Madison, Wisconsin

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Murray L. Katcher, MD PhD

MADISON - Murray L. Katcher, husband, father, physician, pediatrician, public health advocate, and friend of many, died on July 13, 2024, following complications from a fall. He was 79.

Murray grew up in Toledo, OH. In seventh...

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I knew Murray for many, many years. Murray was a great colleague and valued friend of many of us -- including me. He was insightful and challenging, but also collaborative and caring. Condolences to his family. Rich Pauli

Deepest condolences to the Katcher family. Dr. Katcher was a mentor and a friend who played an enormous role during my residency experience. His legacy of advocacy will continue to protect generations of children throughout Wisconsin. I think of him every time I mention water heater and firearm safety with my patients. For the hope, humor, and confidence he helped me find during my formative residency years, he will always occupy prime real estate in my pediatrician heart. Wishing everyone...

To Dr Katcher´s family, Dr. Katcher influenced many of us in the health fields. I am a rural public / population health nurse and was impressed with his focus on prevention especially with children and rural tribal communities when I met him years ago at a conference. His focus and expertise in pediatrics and prevention will be greatly missed. I am so very sorry for your loss. May his contributions and his memories help bring you peace and comfort to ease the pain of sorrow in the days ahead.

My heartfelt condolences to Dr. Murray Katcher´s family. I am so sorry for your loss. I met Dr. Katcher when I was a medical student, had the privilege of learning from him as a resident, and benefited from having him as a faculty colleague. During the time I knew him, he was a phenomenal thought-provoking teacher, outstanding compassionate clinician, and wise tireless champion for public health. But what I remember most about him now is what a great person he was - his warmth, concern for...