Dr. William Jacob Nowack, 79, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away on Nov. 12 at Menorah Medical Center.
William was born in New York City to Aaron and Jeanne Nowack on Jan. 15, 1945. He earned a degree in medicine from Stanford Medical School. He worked as a neurologist with specialty in epilepsy and seizures at University of Kansas Medical Center and other institutions for more than 50 years. He was involved in Friends of the Johnson County Library and various medical organizations.
William is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter, Rebecca; and son, Aaron. Funeral services were held at Blue Ridge Cemetery on Nov. 14 with Rabbi Grussgott of Kehilath Israel Synagogue officiating. Burial followed. Shiva will be held at the home on Thursday and Sunday evenings.
Memorial donations may be made to KI Synagogue or Friends of the Johnson County Library.
Online condolences may be left for the family at louismemorialchapel.com.
