G. Jon Skulason, M.D.

Passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011, at the age of 74 years. He was surrounded by family. Beloved husband of 50 years to Herdis "Disa" Skulason. Loving father of Asdis "Asa" Skulason and Snorri "John" (Sandra) Skulason. Grandfather of Michael. Brother of Malmfridur, Hrafnhildur and Julius. Jon was born in Iceland on January 11, 1937, a son of the late Skuli Juliusson and Bjorg Sigurdardottir. He attended local schools, and went on to attend the University of Iceland Medical School. After serving as a physician for a short time in Iceland, Jon relocated his family to Minnesota where he interned at the University of Minnesota. He later carried out his residency at New England Deaconess Hospital-Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA and the University of Toronto, Canada. He and his family lived a short time in Chicago where Jon was a fellow in Nephrology at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center. After settling in Milwaukee in 1973, Jon joined Madison Associates and practiced internal medicine and nephrology for over 25 years at Columbia Hospital, St. Michael's Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. He was also co-director of the Dialysis Unit at St. Michael's Hospital. During his career, Jon was an accomplished doctor, having received numerous certifications and serving in many capacities in his field. Following his retirement, Jon pursued his love of water sports by sailing and swimming. He was a world traveler having visited much of the US and Europe. He enjoyed reading; however his greatest love was for his family. At Jon's request, there will be no services. Memorials are appreciated to the American Cancer Society in support of Prostate Cancer Research or to Horizon Hospice. The family wishes to thank Dr. Matthias and his staff as well as the entire staff at Horizon Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.