Bruce Elenbogen Obituary

Please accept my belated condolences for Bruce, my high school friend from Morton Grove.

I just learned from Carleton classmate Randy Steinman of Bruce's passing. He was a larger than life figure on campus, known to some fondly as Super Banacek. He was competitive, especially in volleyball, and also playful and caring. He loved science and was a passionate advocate for his discipline among those of us non-scientists. He had a wonderful laugh and lively, curious and creative mind. He was a great conversationalist and devoted friend. To his family, colleagues and students,I am so sorry for your loss.

We were grieved to hear of Bruce's passing. We were classmates of Bruce's at
Carleton and have many fond memories of him. He was a frequent jogging partner for both of us (many good runs through the Arb)and a tennis partner--always jovial, concerned about everyone's well-being, and quite notorious as a punster. Bruce also has an extra special place in our hearts because he was responsible for the two of us meeting.
Bruce and I (John) visited Madison,
WI in 1975 to look at grad schools (physics for Bruce, English for me)and Bruce said, while we were there, why not look up a friend of his from Carleton who was doing a year of undergrad at UW. Ann's a native of Madison, and Bruce called her Mom to see where we might find her; Ann's mom said "in the chemistry building," and somehow (the hand of God) we managed to bump into Ann directly as we arrived there in that mammoth building. But for Bruce, we might not be married today. We are sure that Bruce impacted many other lives in equally significant ways!
Ann Jefferds and John Schwiebert

Hello - I was just checking the Internet for old friends from Carleton, and found the account of Bruce's passing. We were roommates at Carleton from 1974-75, along with John Soderstrom, who went on to a career in physics. I managed to get Bruce into the musical FIORELLO while we were there, and often played volleyball with him - often on the other side of the net! It was not the easiest roommate situation (with three such different personalities!), but we managed. Both myself and my wife, Susan, express sadness at his passing, and he will be remembered fondly at our next reunion. Respectfully, Lawrence Henry ([email protected]) 763-656-8975

I had the honor to be a student of Professor Elenbogen, he was an amazing person in and out of the classroom. Very helpful and caring. I'm very sadden for the family's lost and I send my blessings and prayers to them.

I had him as a teacher, my sons did too and my husband taught a few classes with him. He was a wonderful teacher and human being. My prayers for his family.

Dear Linda, Josh and Andrew,

We are so sorry for your loss. You all are I. Our thoughts and prayers!

Chris and Jim Gleason

Dear Linda, Josh and Andrew,

We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Chris and Jim Gleason

Josh, Andrew & Linda,

I am so sorry for your loss. Bruce always seemed to be smiling whenever I saw him at Greenhills. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Julie Smith
Greenhills School

Linda, please accept my condolences;
thoughts are with you, Andrew & Josh.

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you and strengthen you during this most difficult time.

Bruce was a good friend, and a good man. We were classmates at Niles North. I will miss him.