Boz Bostrom's Minnesota obituary and cause of death: beloved professor Boz Bostrom dies at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University

 The academic community in Minnesota is in sorrow for Boz Bostrom, a cherished colleague, friend, and mentor who died quietly in his sleep on October 9 at 6:50 a.m., surrounded by his loved ones. A legacy of passion, humor, integrity, and an unrelenting commitment to education is left behind by Boz's demise.

Boz's lifelong dedication to instructing and motivating students earned him the most notoriety. He dedicated his life to mentoring young people toward leadership and greatness as a renowned professor at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University in Collegeville. In addition to business and ethics training, his classes were replete with humor, life lessons, and sincere concern for his pupils' development. Teaching was always more than a job to Boz; it was a calling.

Boz upheld his values of tenacity and service by continuing to attend classes despite his fight with liver failure, frequently lecturing through discomfort and exhaustion. The same tenacity that characterized his life—an unwavering spirit resolved to "fight like hell" and live purposefully till the end—was reflected in his strength in his final weeks.

Outside of the classroom, Boz was well-known for his storytelling, witty banter, and imaginative adventures. He even created a "Top Ten" list of amazing ways to go out, which is evidence of his sense of humor and exuberance. Even though his death was not what he had hoped for, it was met with love, thanks, and serenity by the people who were most important to him.

Boz's influence is still felt today in the lives of his loved ones, coworkers, and students. He developed leaders in addition to teaching. His legacy will continue on in the innumerable individuals he encouraged to lead with compassion, live fearlessly, and never stop giving back.