Abstract

W. Gerald Rainer, the 25th president of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and a founding member of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, died suddenly on November 14, 2017, the day after celebrating his 90th birthday with his family. He will be remembered as a superb private practice cardiothoracic surgeon who also participated in research, had a strong commitment to the community and the University of Colorado, and a superb record of service to The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and other professional societies.

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