LLOYD A. STJERNBERG,

PH.D

Des Moines

Lloyd A. Stjernberg, 72, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2009.

A visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27 at the Caldwell-Raddatz Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Road with a service following.

Lloyd was born in Chicago on July 19, 1937 to Armand and Mildred (Rohrbach) Stjernberg. He attended Northern Illinois University (Bachelors), Kansas State University (Masters) and Northwestern University (Doctorate). Lloyd was a Professor in the School of Education at Drake University from 1972 until his retirement in 2001. He was Drake's Undergraduate Teacher of the Year in 1984 and was Assistant Dean during his tenure. Lloyd had a deep connection with the Drake Relays, serving as chief timer. He was inducted into the Relays Hall of Fame in 2008. He was a long-time Member of Hyperion Field Club, serving two terms as President and on various committees. In addition he led the volunteer support for the annual Herman Sani Golf Tournament for many years. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Catherine. His children Ruth (Jeff) Ott, Erik (Sandy) Stjernberg and John Stjernberg and grandchildren Andrew, Abigail, Caroline, Austin and Rehn. His sister Lois (Don) Hartung of Arlington Heights, IL also survives.

In lieu of flowers, donations on Lloyd's behalf may be made to the Golf Foundation of Iowa/Herman Sani Scholarship Fund or the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

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