Julius E. Erlenbach

Birth date: Jan 20, 1944 Death date: Feb 28, 2026

Julius Edmund Erlenbach, 82, of Huntersville, NC, died February 28, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 20, 1944, in Evanston, IL to the late Julius and Johanna Guenther Erlenbach. Julius attended Oberlin College, where he Read Obituary

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Celia Sturzl

2d ago

Dr. Erlenbach was my first horn teacher back in the mid 70's when I was in high school. He's the reason I went to UWSP. I gained a solid understanding of how to play the horn and still play it to this day! I had a lot of respect for him. He was always kind and helpful.

I remember once in a lesson I was emptying my horn spit and he moved his foot suddenly and I dumped it right on his shoe!!!! I was SOOO embarrassed!! But he shrugged it off and laughed.

I kept in touch with him a bit over the years and was thrilled to connect with him at Don Greene's memorial a few years ago. He meant a lot to me and my career in music. His teaching is continuing on through my students.

My condolences to his family. May you find peace in your memories of him.

Steven Nelson

5w ago

During my 28 years at UW-Superior, I served under many chancellors, but Julius Erlenbach was truly the best. His vision, integrity, and personal care for every member of the campus transformed not just the university, but also my own life.

Julius was not only an exceptional leader, but also a great listener—truly a man of the people. His compassion and wisdom guided me, and I will miss him dearly.

My sincere condolences to the family.

Steven Nelson

Matthew Brown

6w ago

I'm sending love to your family!
Matt Brown, writing from Israel

Betsy Morgan

6w ago

Julius was the provost at UWL when I was hired. I remember his intelligence and kindness to me.
Betsy Morgan (current UWL provost)

Jill

6w ago

Dear Becky, Elisa, Erika, and Jay,

My heart breaks this morning with the news of Julius’s passing. Julius was truly one of a kind, and I feel so fortunate to have worked alongside him for 13 years. I still share stories of our travels together — including the time he convinced me to try sushi (even though I don’t like fish). He encouraged me to try tuna sashimi, and once it was in my mouth, I couldn’t swallow. But Julius didn’t give up — in Madison, he persuaded me to try eel. I was, unsurprisingly, not a fan!

What made Julius so special was his rare ability to connect with people — both one-on-one and through his speeches. His motto, “It’s another beautiful day in Superior, WI,” truly changed how people felt about the community. His leadership at UW–Superior and with the Chamber transformed the city, but even more importantly, his enthusiasm helped people believe that Superior was worthy of investment and pride.

With deepest sympathy,
Jill Petsel

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