Dr. John Earl Bannow

May 14th, 1945 - May 27th, 2023

Dr. John's Memory Wall

We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of Dr. John here, so that the family and other loved ones can always see it. Share your favorite stories or comment on those shared by others.

I was a patient of Dr Bannow's in 1983, a twenty year old with kidney stones. I remember a kind man gently touching my arm to wake me up in my hospital bed and explaining all I needed to know to get that stone moving. He was a wonderful doctor and after he retired, I let the other doctors know that I wanted him back! I also had a friend who went to Mayo's for his kidney problem, they said "Why are you here, you have Bannow back home!" May you find comfort in knowing how much he was admired.

Celeste C Grau

May 31st, 2023 at 12:15am

I was Dr. B’s surgery scheduler for 10 years. His handwriting used to give me fits-trying to decipher what surgery he wanted scheduled for his patient was a bit of a challenge sometimes. He always seemed surprised when I would ask him what he wanted scheduled. His reaction was ‘what, you can’t read that?’ Dr. B had a heart of gold and always had his patients’ best interests in mind. He was man I have deep respect for. He will be missed. Rest in Peace, Dr. B.

Pat DeLong

May 29th, 2023 at 9:15pm

In 2010 I rode my first RABGRAI and John was a rider also. Over the course of the week John became a friend. He was very kind and helped me become comfortable in the crowds of people and bicycles. Then after a few years my husband joined the Whiners on Ragbrai and John made a point of helping him enjoy the experience. Some of you may not know but RAGBRAI can be overwhelming your first time. John was someone I turned to if I was feeling overwhelmed with the day. I will miss him.