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Mart Mannik Obituary
Dr. Mart Mannik age 86, a resident of Mercer Island, Washington for 52 years, passed away on Wednesday August 22, 2018, after an extended illness.
Dr. Mannik enjoyed a fruitful and ambitious career as a brilliant researcher. He was the Professor of Medicine and head of the Division of Rheumatology at the University of Washington Medical Center for over 30 years, and retired in 2001.
Dr. Mannik came as a young child to the United States as a refugee of WW ll from Estonia. Through his hard work, passion for learning and science he earned his MD at Case Western Reserve, Ohio. In his early career, he enjoyed working with Dr. Henry Kunkel at Rockefeller University in New York City, as well as the National Institute of Health in Bethesda Maryland.
Dr. Mannik has been honored with several distinguished awards during his career for his research in the field of Rheumatology. This includes the "Lucile T. Henderson Endowed Professor in Rheumatology" at the University of Washington.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Zita Mannik, with whom he spent many memorable times, traveling the world, skiing, hiking and kayaking.
Dr. Mannik leaves behind his two children Katryn Mannik-Steelman (her husband, Brent) and Henri Mannik, both residing in California. One stepdaughter, three grandchildren, and two brothers residing in Michigan and Florida.
In lieu of sending flowers the family requests that donations be made in his name, no matter how large or small, to The University of Washington Division of Rheumatology.
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Ken David
May 24, 2019
I worked for Mart in the late 1970's and early 1980's. He was a wonderful boss, scientist, physician and mentor. He supported my ambition to get a Chemical Engineering Degree by allowing me to vary my work schedule. I loved talking with him about our shared passion of skiing. My condolences to Zita and family.
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