Dr. William Edward Ed Baltes

Dr. William Edward Baltes, 66, died Thursday, September 8, 2016. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Dr. Joseph H. and Margaret Baltes. He graduated from St. John the Baptist grade school, Bishop Luers High School, attended Xavier University in Cincinnati, and graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Ed completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiology at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He and his family moved back to Fort Wayne in 1980 where he practiced cardiology for thirty years.

Ed was passionate about medicine and loved his work. He never turned anyone away because they couldnt pay, believing that Gods plan for him was to use his talent and education to care for all people who came to him for medical care. Ed was a tireless advocate for his patients.

Ed was Chief of Staff at St. Joseph Hospital and worked for the good of the hospital, taught for the IU School of Medicine, and mentored many medical students and PA students. He loved to share his knowledge with anyone who was interested in learning.

He was a true gentleman of integrity, compassion, generosity, and kindness known for his exceedingly quick wit and sense of humor. Ed loved learning, and studied many non-medical subjects that he felt would complement his practice of medicine.

Ed was devoted to his family. He loved cooking big meals, sharing stories, and spending time with them. The dinner table often included a guest who he always made feel like a part of the family.

He is survived by his wife, Marsha; sons, Jonathan (Lisa) Baltes, Christopher (Adrienne Romary) Baltes; daughters, Emily Baltes, and Elizabeth (Steven) Kady; and grandchildren Will and Greta Baltes, as well as thousands of patients he cared for and looked after like family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Margaret; brothers, Joseph and Richard; and sister, Nancy Jones.

Memorial Mass is at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14th, 2016, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 4525 Arlington Avenue, with calling one hour prior. A celebration of Eds life will follow Mass from 2:30-7p.m. at Fort Wayne Country Club, 5221 Covington Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Cure PSP. Arrangements by DeMoney-Grimes, a LifeStory Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to sign the online guest register or to send the family a condolence.