Renowned Penn Alumnus, Former Moorestown Man Dies
Dr. John Mikuta never stopped giving back to his alma mater. A memorial service will be held Saturday.
For John Mikuta, service was a lifetime achievement. Mikuta, 88, of Lumberton, formerly Moorestown, passed away on Jan. 25. As professor emeritus, M.D., Mikuta epitomized what it is to take full advantage of the Penn University experience exploring all the university had to offer—as an undergraduate, a medical student, an intern, a resident, a practicing clinician and professor, and as a very loyal alumnus. In recognition of his many contributions to the alumni community and his remarkable commitment to Penn Medicine, Mikuta received the inaugural Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Lifetime Achievement Award in May 2008 during Medical Alumni Weekend. Though he had many memories involving Penn, he was particularly…
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