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Martin P. Dumler, M.D. '54
Martin P. Dumler, M.D. '54
Martin passed away peacefully with family by his side on Palm Sunday. Long-time Denver physician – retired Chief of Pathology at Saint Luke’s/Presbyterian Hospital, Staff Aid to Colorado Senator Dave Wattenburg, teacher, rancher, father and friend.
Son of Reverend Henry and Elsie Dumler (Midland graduates), raised in Davenport, Nebraska. Education: Midland College, U.S. Air Force, University of Nebraska Medical School (MS & MD, highest honors), Memorial Sloan Kettering Pathology Fellow; self-supported education. Services and recognitions include: American Cancer Society Board, The New York Academy of Sciences member, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honorary, Society of Sigma Xi, Phi Chi, Emeritus Fellow-The College of American Pathologists, The American Board of Pathology, American Society of Clinical Pathologists, Board of Trustees-Midland University, Colorado Cattleman’s Association and Arthritis Foundation-Colorado. Outdoorsman, 60+years Nebraska High School champion track hurdles record holder, recognized wood carving artist and North Park ranch neighbor. A love for the land, nature, his fellow man, servant leadership, family, education, liberty and faith.
Husband of Jane Fellows and father of James/wife-Joanne, William/wife-Martha, Susan/husband-Andrew and David/wife-Michele, Grand-father of Samantha, Lauren, Benjamin, Grant, Maxwell, Katrina, Natalie and Henry. Preceded in passing by his parents, brother Kenneth and sisters Corrine and Elsie; survived by sister Connie and brother Richard. Grateful to those that taught him, as a medical educator and physician, he donated his body to Science. A life celebration to be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Midland University-Dumler Scholarship at alumni.midlandu.edu/dumler-memorial.