s successfully studied the effects and treatment of carnitine deficiencies. One of his seminal publications was in 1981 in The New England Journal of Medicine that showed that carnitine supplementation can cure certain types of familial cardiomyopathies. His research also led to work as a consultant for Sigma-Tau Chemical Company in Rome, Italy, and to the founding of Metabolic Analysis Labs, Inc. in Madison, where he was director and co-owner. He was also a regular contributor to professional scientific journals. His work has resulted in improving and saving many lives. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathryn Shug; his children, Barbara Schug-Studener, Mary Shug and Dr. Leo A. (Jane) Schug; his grandchildren, Max Studener, Katelyn Studener (Freddy Machado), and Austin and Julia Schug; his great-grandchild, Luna Machado Studener; his cousins, Francis Grace and Sr. Emily Schug, and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Fishing was a great passion. His marvelous stories and sense of humor will be greatly missed. A funeral service will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. with Monsignor Charles Schluter presiding. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison followed by a light lunch. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Cress Funeral & Cremation Services 3610 Speedway Road Madison (608) 238-3434