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Celebrating the Life of Paul A. Mennes, MD, the Late St. Luke's Hospital Chief of Medicine

Chesterfield, Mo., April 10, 2015 - U.S. Renal Care, a leading dialysis provider, recently dedicated its Creve Coeur facility in memory of Paul A. Mennes, MD. (Click here for a photo of the dedication plaque .) In addition to serving as the chief of medicine at St. Luke's Hospital from 1989 until his death in September 2014 at the age of 70, Dr. Mennes was one of the founders of the Affiliated Hospitals Dialysis Center, which opened in 1981. St. Luke's hosted a reception immediately following the dedication ceremony for Dr. Mennes' family, friends, colleagues and patients to celebrate his life. (Click here for a portrait of the late Paul A. Mennes, MD .)

Dr. Mennes was many things to the St. Louis community and beyond. He was a physician, educator, leader, philanthropist, community volunteer and friend.

He was born in Stoughton, Wis., where he was laid to rest at a private family service. Dr. Mennes earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. St. Louis became his home when he earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and completed his postdoctoral training at Barnes Hospital. He met his wife of more than 44 years, Jean, during medical school. He served in the United States Navy from 1972 to 1974.

Dr. Mennes joined St. Luke's medical staff in 1977 and soon became the section chief of nephrology in the department of internal medicine. He was instrumental in enhancing St. Luke's internal medicine residency program among many other accomplishments. During his tenure as chief of medicine, St. Luke's achieved recognition from Healthgrades for being the only St. Louis hospital on the America's 50 Best Hospitals list since its inception in 2007.

He was a proud father of Catharine Mennes (Eric Wonsidler) and Christine Watkins (Brandon) and proud grandfather of Paul and Charlie, sons of Catharine and Eric. Memorial contributions can be made to the Paul A. Mennes, MD Memorial Fund, St. Luke's Hospital, Office of Development, 232 South Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, Mo. 63017.

Cutline for " Mennes Plaque " photo:
U.S. Renal Care, a leading dialysis provider, recently dedicated its Creve Coeur facility in memory of Paul A. Mennes, MD. In addition to serving as the chief of medicine at St. Luke's Hospital from 1989 until his death in September 2014 at the age of 70, Dr. Mennes was one of the founders of the Affiliated Hospitals Dialysis Center, which opened in 1981. St. Luke's hosted a reception immediately following the dedication ceremony for Dr. Mennes' family, friends, colleagues and patients to celebrate his life.

Cutline for " Paul Mennes, MD " photo:
Paul A. Mennes, MD, was many things to the St. Louis community and beyond. He was a physician, educator, leader, philanthropist, community volunteer and friend. Dr. Mennes served as the chief of medicine at St. Luke's Hospital from 1989 until his death in September 2014 at the age of 70.

About St. Luke's Hospital:
St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo. is a regional healthcare provider committed to improving the quality of life for patients and the community. The 493-bed, not-for-profit hospital offers care in over 60 specialty areas and serves the region from its network of more than 25 locations across the greater St. Louis area. St. Luke's is the only St. Louis hospital recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals™ by Healthgrades® (2007-2015).

MEDIA CONTACT:
Megan Donovan, APR
314-576-2373
314-823-1874 (pager)
megan.donovan@stlukes-stl.com

232 S. Woods Mill Rd.
Chesterfield, Mo. 63017
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