Joachim von "Joe" Elbe

I feel very sad because of this new... I met Dr. Joachim at University of Madison Wisconsin and had the priviledge to learn from him not only Confectionery, but also to discover the great human being he always be... He will always be remembered as the extraordinary man he was and the kindness and wisdom that always showed to everybody... Rest in Peace Dr. Joachim... God bless You...

So I might need Joe, I think of you every day. You are a wonderful office mate in Babcock Hall. Your love of life, your friendship, and your goodness set an example for each of us to follow. May you rest in peace.

I had the privilege to meet and work with DR. Joe von Elbe in the summer of 1964. As an Agricultural Engineering graduate student my research was supported by the Door County Cherry Growers Association. Mechanical harvesting of red tart cherries had become a necessary change with the lack of available people to harvest the cherry crop. Evaluating different vibration and amplitude of mechanical harvesting along with collecting the cherries was the project. I was fortunate to have Dr. Von...

Beets bowl. One of Joe H von Elbe´s area of expertise. And favorite of my garden! Cheers!! Joe

I arrived in Madison to join the Food Science faculty in January 1986. (I did not reveal I was denied admission to the graduate program). I was familiar with some of the highly accomplished and renowned faculty, but not many of the other the senior faculty and their specialties. I soon wandered into Joe von Elbe´s lab studying vegetable crops. We started prospecting for funding, but I could not sell my early ideas. However, but Joe was always optimistic on my behalf and we soon got...

Men like Joe are seldom made anymore. A giant has been lost. Sleep well Joe.

I was Joe's 2nd PhD student. I started in 1972. Joe absolutely changed my life. He was my mentor, my best friend, and an inspiration. Without him I could not have accomplished half of what I did. Joe was kind, understanding, and a friend to all students. I wish his family well and may he rest in peace.

Thank you for your support and guidance to allow me to be one of your students. I have retired after 42 years in the food industry

Joe was a wonderful colleague and a friend to all. He was especially supportive of young faculty in CALS and provided a role model for working productively to advance the College. His warm greeting at College events will be missed.