Peter Alan Towne, PT, FAPTA, passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 90. He left an indelible mark on the association across nearly 70 years as an APTA member, joining in 1958 while a physical therapy student at the University of Iowa.
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Remembering Peter A. Towne: A Life Dedicated to Service
Former APTA board member spent more than six decades as a beloved colleague, mentor, and advocate in the physical therapy community.
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