Stuart Ian Offenbach
July 15, 1938 –
Stuart Ian Offenbach, 82, passed away, peacefully, with family by his side, on March 9, 2021, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
Stuart was born July 15, 1938, in Bradford, Pa., and lived there through his high school years. He attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played in the marching band and, eventually met his soulmate, Ellen. After graduating with a PhD in Psychology, Stuart moved to West Lafayette, Indiana, and had a 42-year long career at Purdue University. While at Purdue, Stuart served as chair for the Department of Child Development and Family Studies and, later, as a professor in psychology. His research originally focused on brain development in children and grew to include the study of aging and ethics. In addition to his career. Stuart was an active member of Temple Israel, serving as president and establishing the youth group with Ellen. He also enjoyed going to Purdue basketball games with his wife and daughters, watching Star Trek and spending time with family and friends. Upon retirement, he and Ellen moved to Riverview, Fla., to enjoy warmer weather and his life-long hobby of golf.
Stuart is survived by Ellen, with whom he shared 56 happy years. Also surviving are his daughters, Teri (Caleb) Anderson and Lisa (Mark) House; and grandchildren: Ashley Offenbach, Kyle and Rebecca Anderson, Kassidy and Jordan House; and his brother, Jack (Peggy) Offenbach. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Nettie Offenbach.
We regret that all who knew and loved Stuart will not be able to attend events in person due to the pandemic. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Alzheimer's Association or Temple Beth Israel, Sun City Center, Fla.
Stuart was born July 15, 1938, in Bradford, Pa., and lived there through his high school years. He attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played in the marching band and, eventually met his soulmate, Ellen. After graduating with a PhD in Psychology, Stuart moved to West Lafayette, Indiana, and had a 42-year long career at Purdue University. While at Purdue, Stuart served as chair for the Department of Child Development and Family Studies and, later, as a professor in psychology. His research originally focused on brain development in children and grew to include the study of aging and ethics. In addition to his career. Stuart was an active member of Temple Israel, serving as president and establishing the youth group with Ellen. He also enjoyed going to Purdue basketball games with his wife and daughters, watching Star Trek and spending time with family and friends. Upon retirement, he and Ellen moved to Riverview, Fla., to enjoy warmer weather and his life-long hobby of golf.
Stuart is survived by Ellen, with whom he shared 56 happy years. Also surviving are his daughters, Teri (Caleb) Anderson and Lisa (Mark) House; and grandchildren: Ashley Offenbach, Kyle and Rebecca Anderson, Kassidy and Jordan House; and his brother, Jack (Peggy) Offenbach. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Nettie Offenbach.
We regret that all who knew and loved Stuart will not be able to attend events in person due to the pandemic. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Alzheimer's Association or Temple Beth Israel, Sun City Center, Fla.