Milton-Sternberg-Obituary

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Milton Sternberg

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Aug 15, 1941 – Jul 27, 2025 (Age 83)

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BORN
August 15, 1941
DIED
July 27, 2025
AGE
83
LOCATION
Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Milton H. SternbergAugust 15, 1941 - July 27, 2025Milton H. Sternberg, age 83, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born on August 15, 1941, in El Paso, Texas, Milton spent most of his formative years in Belen, New Mexico, where his lifelong love of history and...

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Mr. Sternberg was my highschool current events teacher in the 12th. grade. He was a great teacher and a genuinely nice person. He also had a very cool car. A 1968 firebird.

Mr. Sternberg was an extraordinary teacher and human. He made history come alive and he cared about the success and education of every single student. It´s been decades since I was in high school but I´ll never forget him or how he enriched our lives. We were privileged to have him as our teacher. Rest in peace. You will be deeply missed and always remembered.

Mr. Sternberg-I will see you later Mr. Sternberg. I remember you lived across the Greer's home on Paseo. I was living with my mom on Santa Fe Ave. You made history fun. ,when

Milton was one of my favorite childhood playmates on Staab Street. We road trikes' together. I missed him when the Sternberg's moved away. I never forgot him. His mother was so kind to me; she spoke with a heavy German accent. I asked my mother why, and she told me the Sternberg's have come to us from Germany. Every young child knew what that meant. In 1945 when the announcement was made on the radio that WWII was over all the neighbors came out of their homes and were gleefully yelling,...

Loved Mr. Sternberg, one of my favorite teachers. He always told us he had a prosthetic leg but I never knew if he was kidding because he was always such fun and had amazing stories. Thank you Mr. Sternberg for everything.

Mr. Sternberg was effortlessly cool. He made the content he taught relevant and interesting, and his warmth and humor helped make him a terrific teacher. His classes that included his original satirical accounts of businesses like Burger Thing and Itsnotaburger were can't-miss events. I was in Government & Economics with Sternberg in 1987-88. We used to talk about WWF wrestling -- he was a Hulkamaniac -- and joke about life in northern New Mexico. Today I'm a teacher myself, and I count...

Dear Libby and family; I was so sorry to hear of Milts passing. I´ll try to focus on your having a life long love. Thats a special thing! I have wanted to call since hearing the news but know from my own experience that a little time to catch your breath is sometimes wanted. I am thinking if you snd sending you love! JoAnna

Libby...I first met "Milty" way back in 68. I got to know him quite well because he was so accessible and friendly with his students. He was a gift for all of is students for so many years. I met you through school activity as well. Your work with Dossier candidates helped many teachers to increase their skills and their pay. Myself and many others would love to attend the memorial for this great man and friend. Please text ([email protected]) me when arrangements are final so I...

Oh my goodness, I was just recently thinking about all of my teachers and right up there at the top of my most favorite and not forgotten was Mr. Sternberg who most definately was one of the best while attending Santa Fe High in the early 80's. Condolences to the entire family, thank you Mr. Sternberg and may you rest in eternal peace.