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
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
I'm sending love to your family!
Matt Brown, writing from Israel
Julius was the provost at UWL when I was hired. I remember his intelligence and kindness to me.
Betsy Morgan (current UWL provost)
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
