Edward Williams

North Mankato Mortuary - Northview
388-2288

Dr. Edward "Ned" Williams

Edward "Ned" Williams, professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Minnesota State University, Mankato, died Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Mayo Clinic.

He was born on July 29, 1946 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He graduated from Kingston High School in 1964 and Wilkes College in 1968 with a B.S. in Biology. After teaching high school biology for four years, Ned continued his education at Middlebury College and the University of Vermont and received a Ph.D. in Anatomy from Emory University in 1980. He was a post-doctoral fellow at The Rockefeller University in New York, NY and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.

Ned married his wife, Carolyn Herr Williams, on July 12, 1975 in Summit, NJ. They have one daughter, Alison Brook Williams, born in 1981.

Ned worked as an Anatomy professor and researcher at the University of Virginia Medical School from 1983 to 1990. In 1990, Ned and his family moved to North Mankato and he began his 20 year career at MSU where he taught Human Anatomy, Embryology and Endocrinology.
For many years, Ned enjoyed music, running, bird watching, cooking for his family and traveling to 48 states. But most of all, he loved teaching and interacting with his students. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, daughter, Alison and cat, Sammy.

Memorial visitation will be held Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 4 " 7 p.m., at North Mankato Mortuary " NORTHVIEW in North Mankato.

Donations in Neds memory can be made to the Ned Williams Biology Scholarship Fund which provides money to students who plan to pursue careers in medicine. Checks should be made to: MSU Foundation Attn: Ned Williams Biology Scholarship Fund Acct # 335754 and mailed to Joann Jaqua, Gift Receipting Manager, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 126 Alumni & Foundation Building, Mankato, MN 56001.