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Robert Elsensohn Obituary
January 22, 1941 - June 10, 2024
Spokane, Washington - Robert "Rob" was born in Springfield, MA and was raised in Spokane and graduated from John Rogers High School. He attended Washington State University and ultimately received his B.A. and Masters degrees in Education from Eastern Washington University. He married Barbara Sand and they had 3 daughters. Early in his career, Rob and family moved to Richland, WA and lived there for 30 years. Rob retired from Richland High School after 27 years as a teacher, coach and Athletic Director. Rob and Barbara moved to Spokane after he retired and he spent his later years enjoying traveling, attending WSU football games, spending time with his grandsons, and playing golf.
Rob is survived by his wife of 62 years, 3 daughters, 4 grandsons, and sister.
No services will be held but if you wish to honor Rob's memory, please donate to the Alzheimer's/Dementia Care charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Elsensohn
Roy and Nancy Ballard
June 25, 2024
What a great guy! He and I and Jim Morris started the Wall Of Fame at Richland High School . A fun project and came up with a great Criteria, he said lets not have one like Kam., a popular theme, and hope is that it is still the same. He was a super guy to know and work with. This world has lost a great man. Roy and Nancy Ballard
Virginia Berg
June 24, 2024
Mike and I were sad to hear about Rob's passing. Mike and Rob grew up across the street from each other. We send you our deep condolences.
Virginia and Micheal Berg
Shirley Larson
June 24, 2024
To Barb and family: Deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Bob. We have
many fond memories of you when you lived here and wish we could shed
tears with you and give you all a hug. We are having the same issues here
so we understand the long journey of Alzheimers. With Love from Shirley Larson
Karen Thompson Wuesthoff
June 23, 2024
We, the Thompson family, want to offer our condolences for the loss of a great man Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers
Steven Ard
June 23, 2024
So sorry to hear the passing of Coach Elsensohn. He was one of my coaches for football and track and field in the early 1970s. He was excellent teacher on the field and off the field. He had a great sense of humor. He could be tough when he needed to be, but he was a kind soul.
I was fortunate enough to work with him in the 1980s as a coach and a teacher. His mentorship was invaluable to my professional career. He was a great coach and teacher.
Carol Fremstad Jackson
June 18, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Terry Karen Torkelson
June 17, 2024
Barb and family, we are so sorry to hear of Robs passing. Our hearts are heavy. You two were awesome neighbor's. May God love on you all.
Terry & Karen Torkelson
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