Paul A. Mennes M.D.

Mennes, Paul A. Paul A. Mennes, MD passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in Stoughton, WI at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Jean S. Mennes; dearest father of Catharine E. Mennes (Eric C. Wonsidler) and Christine M. Watkins (Brandon J.); dear grandfather of Paul and Charlie. Dr. Mennes was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He did all of his subspecialty training at Washington University and Barnes Hospital. From 1972 to 1974 he was a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. He was a nephrologist and longtime Chief of the Department of Medicine at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO, which was recognized as one of the top 50 hospitals in the nation by Health Grades for the last nine years during his tenure as Chief. He was recently honored through the establishment of the Oliver and Mary Langenberg Endowed Chair for the St. Luke's Chief of Medicine, a first of its kind at St. Luke's Hospital. Throughout his career, he dedicated his efforts to patient care and to training and education though multiple organizations, including: the Residency Program at St. Luke's, the National Kidney Foundation, and Washington University School of Medicine Alumni Association, to name a few. Services: At a private family burial, Dr. Mennes was laid to rest on Saturday September 6th in Stoughton, WI. A memorial service will be held at Graham Chapel on Washington University's campus on Sunday, October 5th at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Paul A. Mennes Memorial fund at St. Luke's Hospital or to the charity of your choice.