Robert Esbjornson was teacher, pastor, friend; The retired Gustavus Adolphus professor said teachers should interact with students beyond the classroom. He lived out that belief and made lifelong friendships.(NEWS)(Obituary) From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) | Date: November 4, 2007| Author: Cohen, Ben | COPYRIGHT 2007 Star Tribune Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Ben Cohen; Staff Writer

CORRECTION PUBLISHED 11/11/07: An incorrect date of death was given in this obituary. Rev. Robert Esbjornson died on Oct. 26.

The Rev. Robert Esbjornson of St. Peter, Minn., a Gustavus Adolphus College professor of religion and ethics, believed a good teacher should interact with his students outside the classroom.

He opted not to dine in professors' lounges, sitting down instead with his students in their campus eate...