Middleton - Dr. Edwin E. “Ned” Ferguson Jr., age 78, of Middleton, passed away on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. He was born Nov. 8, 1944, in Alexandria, Vir., to Edwin and Alice (Jewell) Ferguson.

Ned received his undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester and continued his education by attending medical school at George Washington University. He worked in a private practice in Waunakee, Wis., specializing in Internal Medicine. Later, Ned became part of the UW Clinics, eventually specializing in Preventive Cardiology and developed a budding interest in Functional Medicine. No matter where he was employed, he always played an active role in the education and training of several generations of new physicians. After retiring from actively practicing, he served as the medical director for Springtime Health and Wellness.

In the 2000s, Ned rekindled his love for playing music and released an album in 2008, ‘Project Ned.’ He was a major supporter of local music in Madison, loving local artists of all genres-you wouldn’t be surprised to see his face at any show around the area. Ned donated his time to getting younger generations into music through high school programs, notably, Girls Rock Camp.

In addition to music, Ned had a passion for model railroad trainsets and grew up with Lionel sets and never stopped loving the craft. He became a member of the NRMA (National Model Railroad Association) and would model his railroads after the Rocky Mountain Railroads such as the Denver and the Rio Grande. Notably, his model of the Decrepit Mountain Railroad was shown at the NMRA “Lake Junction” convention in Madison in 1997.

Edwin is survived by his son, Drew Ferguson; and sister, Katherine "Ann" Ferguson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Alice.

A memorial gathering will be held at Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Care, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ned's name to the American Heart Association.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Edwin E. "Ned" Ferguson, M.D.

November 08, 1944 - October 06, 2023

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