In Memoriam

Past President Edward A. Loniewski, DO, FACOS, FAOAO


American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) Past President, Edward A. Loniewski, DO, FACOS, FAOAO, passed away on January 23, 2018.

Dr. Loniewski lived a very full life of service to the medical profession and his local community.   He founded Tri-County Orthopedics which served Botsford, Garden City, Detroit Osteopathic and Zeiger hospitals.  He became Chairman Emeritus Department of Orthopedics, Botsford-Beaumont Hospital- Farmington Hills, MI where he trained numerous physicians from around the country.  He was former chairperson for the Michigan Osteopathic College Foundation which helped establish the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine as the first publicly funded osteopathic college in the country. 

In 1998, Dr. Loniewski was elected as ACOS President. He also served as president of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and the American Osteopathic Association.  

In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family respectfully asks for donations to the Edward A. Loniewski Merit Scholarship Fund through the American Osteopathic Foundation.

Dr. Loniewski's obituary can be viewed HERE.