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Luxenburg, Norman
Norman Luxenburg, 84, of Iowa City, passed away Oct. 8, 2011, from complications due to Valley Fever.
He was professor emeritus from the University of Iowa, where he taught Russian and Russian studies from 1967 until his retirement in 1993. Norman authored and published several books on European history. He was a regular contributing columnist on political and foreign affairs during his career with articles published in both local and national newspapers.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lucille Luxenburg; daughters, Laura Luxenburg of Gilbert, Ariz., and Wendy Luxenburg of Chicago; his grandchildren, Gabriel Gardner, Caleb Madsen, Geday and Amaya; and great-grandchildren, Cameron and Jonah; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
There will be no funeral per Norman's request.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Palliative Care Center, c/o the University of Iowa Foundation.
His family will receive friends at their home Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. and on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Online condolences and memories may be left for the family at .
Published Oct. 9, 2011, in The Gazette
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