Erlin Henry Wittenberg, age 92, of Benton, AR, formerly of Alexandria, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 5, 2022. Erlin was the youngest of six children born to Henry and Clara Wittenberg (Drews) and raised on the family farm in Moltke Township near Gibbon, MN. After graduating from Gibbon High School in 1948, he served in the US Army and earned a master’s degree from Mankato State Teachers College. He taught social studies at Jefferson High School in Alexandria, MN for 37 years. It was there he met and later married his wife, Darlene. Together, they raised four children on Lake Brophy. Erlin served as commander of the American Legion chapter in Alexandria and was a life-long member of Zion Lutheran Church. He was a gardener and enjoyed fishing and pontoon rides on the lake. He also became an avid bird watcher, especially later in life in Benton, AR, where his backyard included feeders and dozens of bird houses that he enjoyed painting. He was an Alex Cardinal sports fan, especially hockey, and served on the board of the Alexandria Youth Hockey Association. As an educator and long-time resident of Alexandria, he had a lasting community impact. He enjoyed bumping into former students, which occurred frequently, even during his most recent visits to Alex.