In Sympathy – John Egbert Krogh, PhD
Posted: August 21, 2026
It is with sadness I share with you the passing of John Egbert Krogh, PhD, longtime faculty member and administrative dean of A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Krogh passed away on August 19 at age 91. He joined KCOM’s faculty in 1976 and taught anatomy and conducted research for more than two decades. He continued his dedication to medical education after his retirement in 1998, serving as a dean for medical student rotations in Utah and later returning to the classroom to teach at Provo College. Many in our University community will also remember Dr. Krogh as one of two survivors of the 2004 Corporate Airlines Flight 5966 crash, which claimed the lives of 13 people, including six members of the KCOM community. Following the tragedy, Dr. Krogh spoke openly about compassion, healing, and his gratitude for the care and support he received from the ATSU community.
Dr. Krogh will be remembered for his dedication to students, his kindness and genuine care for others, and his lifelong commitment to education. He continued to find ways to support medical education throughout his life, including his decision to donate his body for medical education following his death. His legacy will live on through the many students, colleagues, and others whose lives he touched. On behalf of the entire ATSU family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Krogh family, his friends, and former colleagues during this difficult time. The obituary and information regarding Dr. Krogh’s funeral services may be found here: John Egbert Krogh.
Yours in service,
Craig M. Phelps, DO, ’84
Chancellor