Ezra Chang Ebner

Our dearly loved Ezra Chang Ebner passed away on November 25, 2023. Ezra was born on June 18, 1972, on Father's Day and was the son of Rita and Timothy Ebner. Ezra grew up in Minneapolis and was a lifelong resident. He lived for over thirty years in Northeast Minneapolis. Ezra attended Minneapolis Public school until 6th grade when he transferred to St. Peters Catholic School. He attended the Academy of Holy Angels and graduated from Benilde - St. Margaret's High School in 1990. He attended the University of Minnesota from 1990-1998 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree. As an undergraduate he developed software to record and analyze neuronal firing rates and behavioral data from experimental subjects for the Department of Neurosurgery Research Laboratories. While a graduate student in the Department of Computer Science he developed one of the first tools for automated testing of graphical user interfaces, an experimental web server, and helped develop the University's first course to be on the internet. He left academia to work in industry in 1998. At Datakey (one of his first employers) he developed automated testing for cryptographic smart cards, firmware, and software for memory-token based vending systems. He joined Medtronic in 1998 as a Software Engineer. Ezra developed software for cardiologists to interface with implanted cardiac devices. For his work he was awarded Medtronic's "Certificate of Personal Excellence". In 2003 he was promoted to Senior Software Engineer. He designed and implemented tools for testing implantable cardiac devices and implantable drug pumps. He also developed tools to interface with various support devices. Medtronic awarded Ezra four personal achievement awards. In 2007 he was accepted by the William Mitchell College of Law. He graduated Juris Doctor in January of 2010 Magna Cum Laude, 4th in his class, finishing his studies in three and a half years with two young children and a full-time job. He was on the Dean's list for three semesters and received a "Cali Award for Excellence " in both Constitutional Law and Evidence. Ezra passionately wanted more than anything else to help people. He volunteered for the Volunteer Lawyers Network and Legal Aid Society Volunteer Tax Law Program. In his Northeast Minneapolis community, he was on the Sheridan Neighborhood Organization committee. He was active in politics and ran several campaigns for candidates running for the Minneapolis City Council. Ezra had a passionate interest in many things. He trained as a classical pianist and guitarist. He was originally accepted into the University of Minnesota as a pianist in the School of Music. He switched to the Institute of Technology later in his academic career. He loved music in all its genres from Benny Goodman to Pink Floyd to John Cage. He was a very fine angler and avid outdoorsman. He was a voracious reader on a wide range of subjects: history, biography, astronomy, world affairs, philosophy, mathematics, physics, religion, and literature. In September he was reading Harry Potter and working through Niels Bohr's calculations. Ezra accomplished all of this and more while battling unrelenting adversities. Ezra is survived by his wife Julien Lasecke, children: Ian Ebner, (daughter-in-law Julianna Ebner and granddaughter Nora Ebner ) and Jack Lasecke (son-in-law Tony Perkins). He has three siblings: Stella Hector (Patrick), Dylan Ebner (Sarah), and Blake Ebner (Judit Perez Ortiz) and six nieces and nephews: Eliot, Auden, Timmy, Eleanor, Cecilia, and Catalina. He has a large extended family with many cousins, aunts, and uncles. His in-laws, Lois and Don Lasecke, also have an extended family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ezra's name to your local food shelf or "The Innocence Project" or any group you like who is helping others. Words cannot possibly express our profound sadness in losing Ezra. Please join us in a Memorial Service to remember and honor Ezra on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at The Whim event venue, 655 19th Avenue N.E. Minneapolis, MN 55418. There will be a welcoming at twelve noon, a memorial program at one o'clock, and a luncheon buffet at two o'clock.

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Ezra Chang Ebner

June 18, 1972 - November 25, 2023

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Ezra Chang Ebner

June 18, 1972 - November 25, 2023

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