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23 yrs of retirement: great job, Ward, keeping in good shape!
Kathryn
September 24, 2025 | Work


Madison, Wisconsin
Sep 13, 1934 – Sep 24, 2023 (Age 89)
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,...
Read More23 yrs of retirement: great job, Ward, keeping in good shape!
Kathryn
September 24, 2025 | Work
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...
Denny Yamamoto MD
September 25, 2024 | Other

Single Memorial Tree
Elger Lorenzsonn
March 04, 2024
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
Anne Altshuler and David Sulman
October 01, 2023 | Work
I worked with Dr. Ward Olsen at the VA hospital in Madison, WI. He was a mentor to many young doctors.
Kathryn
October 01, 2023 | Work
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)
Herb (Lewis)
October 01, 2023
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
October 01, 2023 | Madison, WI