Gedas Grinis, M.D.
August 30, 1956 -
April 11, 2025
Gedas Grinis, M.D., age 68, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Somers, Wisconsin. A devoted husband, proud father, compassionate physician, and avid sportsman, Gedas lived a life marked by dedication to his family, profession, and passions.
Born on August 30, 1956, in Fort Lee, Virginia, Gedas pursued a path of academic and professional excellence. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University Chicago in 1978 and went on to receive his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1983. Following medical school, he completed a residency in urology at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Gedas began his medical career at the Hutchinson Clinic in Hutchinson, Kansas. In 1998, he played a pivotal role in establishing the urology department at the newly opened Aurora Hospital and Clinic in Kenosha, Wisconsin—a testament to his leadership and commitment to advancing patient care. He concluded his distinguished career at Mercy Hospital in Walworth, Wisconsin, retiring in 2021 after decades of service to his community and patients, who knew him for his humor and easy bedside manner.
Beyond medicine, Gedas was a man of vibrant interests and unwavering enthusiasm for life. A lifelong fan of Chicago sports teams—the White Sox, Blackhawks, and Bears—he followed each season with passion. He found joy on the slopes skiing in destinations as varied as the Dolomites, Aspen, and Wilmot. Summers were often spent enjoying water sports or playing senior men’s league baseball—activities that reflected both his athletic spirit and love for camaraderie.
Gedas shared 35 cherished years of marriage with his wife, Anita. Together they raised two daughters: Annamaria Berenz (Joseph) and Cecilia Fredel (Noah), who brought immense pride and joy into their lives.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Gedas Grinis M.D., and mother Aldona Grinis.
May the memory of Dr. Gedas Grinis bring comfort to those who knew him and continue to inspire all whose lives he touched.
A private Mass and interment will be held in St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Chicago to honor Gedas’ life and legacy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in Gedas’ name are welcome. Link to donate here: https://give.wiscmedicine.org/give/443075/#!/donation/checkout.
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Karin LambergPosted on:
April 25, 2025Deepest sympathies to the family of Dr. Grinis. I had the pleasure of working with him for 5 years at Holy Family Memorial hospital in Manitowoc, WI and he was the life of the department! He was always extremely kind and would take however much time was needed for his patients. He was greatly appreciative of all of the staff and personally thanked each one of us at the end of every day. He was well loved by patients too and he had quite the following with patients coming from all corners of Wisconsin to see him. We were the lucky recipients of delicious Kringle on a regular basis. I am greatly saddened to hear the news and would like the family to know that he was one of the "greats".
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Dawn HPosted on:
April 18, 2025I also had the great pleasure working with Dr Grinis when he was with Aurora Health care. He yelled at me one time and believe me, I never did that again.. I loved working with him and had great respect. Thoughts go out to all the Grinis family.
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Rita McKimmyPosted on:
April 16, 2025My condolences to Mrs. Grinis, Annamarie & Cecilia. May he rest in peace in the hands of God. I had the pleasure of working with Dr Grinis at the old Kenosha Memorial Hospital. It was so nice to see his name on the OR schedule. Such a skilled & compassionate surgeon; good to his patients & to the OR staff. It was a blessing to know him. R.I.P. Dr. Grinis, Rita McKimmy
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Fr. Bill Hayward M.I.C.Posted on:
April 16, 2025May God bless you Dr. Grinis. You were a great physician, truly keeping your patients' well-being in mind. I offer prayer for you.
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Lisa HernandezPosted on:
April 15, 2025I had the pleasure of working with Dr.Grinis at the Manitowoc urology location. He was such a kind wonderful man and would always thank you for working with him when you would leave for the day. I will fondly remember his Racine Kringle treats he would bring for us. My condolences to all of you. I was so shocked to see this. RIP Dr Grinis and thank you for being a pleasure to work with and such a kind soul.
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Sarah GreenwoodPosted on:
April 15, 2025I enjoyed my time working with Dr. Grinis. He was one of my favorite surgeons. Sorry to hear about his passing.. My condolences to Mrs. Grinis and his daughters. RIP Dr. Grinis
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David NeedlePosted on:
April 14, 2025Great colleague. Great surgeon. Wonderful man. Dedicated !! We shared many patients together and spent many hours together in the OR. Taught me so much!! Such wonderful memories !! A great loss! Deepest condolences to the Grinis family!!
