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Dr. Ward A. Olsen

Madison, Wisconsin

Sep 13, 1934 – Sep 24, 2023 (Age 89)

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BORN
September 13, 1934
DIED
September 24, 2023
AGE
89
LOCATION
Madison, Wisconsin

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Dr. Ward A. Olsen

MADISON - Dr. Ward A. Olsen, Professor Emeritus of Gastroenterology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, died on September 24, 2023, at the age of 89.

Ward was raised by his parents Orville and Sophia Olsen in Holmen, WI,...

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23 yrs of retirement: great job, Ward, keeping in good shape!

To the Olsen Family, Where do I start. Dr Olsen was a great mentor for me. He was so instrumental in helping me develop the skills to think as a physician should to help patients. Introduced me to lab research and gave me a peak into the world of Academic Medicine. I thank him often for guiding me through my Internal Medicine Residency, GI Fellowship and as a young Attending at the University of Wisconsin. I quote him often when I teach the current group of Medical Students at the...

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Dear Peg, Edward and Julia and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Ward's death. We treasure the times we spent with you both and will miss him as a mentor, colleague and friend to David, a warm and caring person and a wise physician. Please accept our deepest condolences. Anne Altshuler and David Sulman

I worked with Dr. Ward Olsen at the VA hospital in Madison, WI. He was a mentor to many young doctors.

Dear Peg, So sorry to read of Ward's passing. I remember those days so long ago when we were (almost) next door neighbors and our kids were young. (I guess we were, too.) What a lovely and inspiring obituary, though. Be well, Herb (Lewis)

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.