12/01/2012    

PODIATRIC TRAGEDIES IN THE NEWS

WI Podiatrist Killed by Motorcyclist in Thailand

Family, friends and patients in Fond du Lac and surrounding communities are mourning the loss of well-known foot and ankle physician and surgeon Dr. Ian Furness. Furness, 58, was vacationing in Bangkok, Thailand. While walking on Friday, Nov. 23, he was struck by a hit-and-run motorcyclist. Furness died on Monday morning, Nov. 26, according to a news release issued Wednesday by Agnesian HealthCare.

Dr. Ian Furness

Furness was an active member of the Wisconsin Society of Podiatric Medicine and served as its president from 1991-93. He was appointed by the Governor to serve a third term on the Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board for the State of Wisconsin. At the time of his death, he was serving as board chair.

Source: Coleen Kottle, Fond du Lac Reporter [11/29/12]