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Allen M. Goldman Obituary

Allen M. Goldman Obituary

Mendota Heights, MN - Goldman, Allen M. Regents Professor Emeritus of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, while surrounded by family and caregivers at Sholom Home East. Allen was born in the Bronx, NY to Louis and Mildred Kohn Goldman. He graduated from the Bronx High School of Science, earned a bachelor's degree in physics and chemistry from Harvard University and a PhD in physics from Stanford University, where he met and married Katherine Darnell who was an undergraduate. He spent his career as a faculty member at the University of Minnesota and was the recipient of many awards including being elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Allen was an avid runner with a passion for physics and politics. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 65 years, Katherine; children, Matthew, Benjamin, and Rachel (Ernie Behringer); grandchildren, Hannah and Josh; sister, Linda (Sam Chororos); several cousins; nieces; nephews; grand-nieces; and grand- nephews. Graveside memorial service 10:00 AM on Monday, May 26th at Mount Zion Cemetery, 1670 Payne Avenue, St. Paul and also on zoom: www.hodroffs.com/AllenGoldman. Reception to follow at Sholom Home East, 740 Kay Ave, St. Paul. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sholom Foundation are encouraged: https://sholomfoundation.org/. Allen will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and colleagues. May his memory be a blessing. Hodroff-Epstein 651-698-8311 www.hodroffepstein.com

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Mendota Heights, MN - Goldman, Allen M. Regents Professor Emeritus of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, while surrounded by family and caregivers at Sholom Home East. Allen was born in the Bronx, NY to Louis and Mildred Kohn Goldman. He graduated from the Bronx High Scho

Published on May 25, 2025

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