Slide 1

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 2

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 3

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 4

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 5

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 6

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 7

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 8

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 9

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 10

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 11

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 12

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 13

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 14

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 15

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 16

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 17

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 18

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 19

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 20

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 21

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 22

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 23

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 24

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 25

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 26

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 27

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 28

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 29

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 30

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 31

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 32

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 33

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 34

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 35

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 36

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 37

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 38

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 39

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 40

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 41

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 42

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 43

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 44

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 45

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 46

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 47

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 48

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 49

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 50

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 51

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 52

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 53

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 54

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 55

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 56

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 57

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 58

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 59

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 60

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 61

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 62

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 63

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 64

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 65

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 66

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 67

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 68

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 69

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 70

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!


Slide 71

Stephen L.
Tanenbaum
A U G U S T 1 6, 1 9 4 8 –
F E B R U A R Y 1 1, 2 0 1 1

From
talking
to playing baseball in the backyard to
STEV
E ’ S about
P O Edinosaurs,
M
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
will
miss him
dearly.
We knew
a man,
a selfless man, who never asked but only gave.
We knew a man, the kindest man, who never hurt, instead forgave.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

We knew a man, devoted man, that none of us can replace.
We knew a man, a friend, a man – he’s gone from us and from this space.
We know a man, who is still here, though body gone, lives on in us.
We know a man, and we are blessed, to know this man,
to let him go, to know he is always with us.

Nephew

Catie
Tanenbaum
niece

Steve Tanenbaum was born in
Brooklyn, New York to Esther
and Julian Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
Andy Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Suzanne Baart
brother

nephew Marvin

Tanenbaum
niece Barbara Tanenbaum
nephew-in-law Daniel Metzenbaum
great nephew Aron

Metzenbaum

Beloved by:
brother Mitchell

Tanenbaum
sister-in-law Christina Mann
nephew Sam

Tanenbaum
niece Catie Tanenbaum

Beloved by:
May Brown Pine
uncle Irving Pine
aunt

Elinor Pine and Carolyn Pine Stern
cousin Gabriel Stern
cousins

Beloved by:
cousins

Ken and Chris Panitz
Nora, Cayla, and Scott Panitz

HIS WORK

Steve Tanenbaum was considered by many to
be the most knowledgeable active person in the
field of Civil War tokens. He has been relied upon
for many decades as a consultant, editor, and
contributor to numerous CWT works.

After beginning his CWT collecting journey
in 1972, he became a full-time dealer for tokens
in 1981. Steve handled, purchased, and built
some of the greatest modern-day collections,
although he always considered himself a
collector first.

He discovered hundreds of new varieties,
previously unknown die states, and odd mint
errors. Steve was elected to eight terms on
the Board of Governors of the CWTS, and
also filled two partial terms by appointment.

Steve was vice president of the Civil War
Token Society and participated actively in many
of its projects, primarily, the upcoming third
edition of the store card catalog originally written
by George and Melvin Fuld.

He was a major contributor to
Russell Rulau's catalog of American tokens,
published by Krause Publications.

He was in charge of the CWTS Hall of Fame
medal program which has honored such
persons as George and Melvin Fuld, Julius
Guttag, George Hetrich, Jack Detwiler and
Joseph N. T. Levick. He knew John J. Ford. Jr.
very well and was as close to being Ford's
confidant as just about anybody.

Passover, Thanksgiving, and family dinners –
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
Steve
was a Steve
crucial
oddball
gang
talking about
tax-returns,
has been
there in
forour
me my
entireof
life and I
will miss him
dearly.
oddballs.
I’ll miss the sardonic sense of humor,
intellectual musings, and good natured, rational
balance to our group’s new-ageys.

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Gabriel Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I want to pay tribute to a true icon. Steve
Tanenbaum was truly a legend in his own
time in exonumia. In my mind he ranks
up there with the greats like Ford, Brand,
etc.: personalities who left a deep and abiding
mark on their hobby. God speed my friend.
You will be missed.”

Mike Miller

“I could always count on you to be willing,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
non-complaining,
even-tempered,
talking about
tax-returns, Steve haspatient,
been there
for me my entire life and I
will miss him
dearly.
pragmatic.
A good teacher. I appreciated
and admired those qualities. I will miss your
intellect, your quick and irreverent humor.
I will miss you terribly.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Nephew

Elinor Pine
cousin

“I found him to be honorable in his
dealings. I was always impressed with his
knowledge. He was pleasant to deal with.”

Ken
Hallenbeck

“Steve helped me build a collection of Hard
Time tokens and Washington, DC tokens in
the early 1980s. He was always generous with
his time and knowledge about exonumia in
general. Often, when we were both at a show
and someone asked me something that I
didn’t know in that field, I always sent them to
Steve, as he would undoubtedly know it.”

Julian M.
Leidman

Steve had a great desire and capacity to share and teach those
curious and eager to learn....This was particularly so with young
people, he seemed captivated by children.
My son, now 14 months old, first met Steve last June and there
was an instant connection….The feeling was mutual, Steve also
enjoyed watching him. Not with gitchee gitchee goo baby talk,
but with the same quiet fascination in which he was
studied. When I look at my son now especially when he is
quietly studying something new, I think of Steve. I believe this
feeling will last the rest of my life.
Steve, I thank you for everything. With love, "The Other Steve."

Steve Hayden

“Like a little kid, I could listen to (Steve’s)
stories for hours. It was amazing what he knew
from memory. I guess he didn’t need computers
as a “crutch” like the rest of us. Upon leaving, I
shook his hand never thinking that I would
never see him again.
I would give anything to spend a couple more
hours talking tokens with Steve. I guess I just
assumed I would know Steve for another 20 or
30 years.”

John Ostendorf

Dear Steve,
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
talking about
tax-returns,
been
there
for me my
entire
life miss
and I
After
almost 40 Steve
years has
I have
to say
goodbye
to you.
I will
will miss him
youdearly.
every time we are in New York and cannot see you. I can’t
believe that the last time we were together was last year at the
great family reunion. I cherish the memories of those days in
Colorado.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

I will always think of you: a warm person for all of us. You were
not always easy to communicate with but we knew that we were
in your heart. And you are in our hearts for now and forever.
NephewSteve, dear brother-in-law, we will love you and remember you
the rest of our lives.

Suzanne Baart
sister-in-law

“Coin collectors are a strange breed that at
the heart are researchers, history buffs and
highly competitive and obsessive in their
pursuits. Steve’s knowledge…and his
willingness to share made him one of the ‘go
to’ people in Civil War tokens. He will be
missed by many.”

Dennis
Wierzba

“His whole life was numismatics. His
‘mistress’ was the numismatic hobby.”

Alan V.
Weinberg

“Steve was one of the most loving people I have
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
ever known. Not always to me when we were
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids,
but like another father to all of his nieces
will miss him
dearly.
and nephews around the world. I am going to
miss him immensely. I love you Steve.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Mitch
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

“Good shepherd of our family, I will miss
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
your
generous
intelligent
forever!
talking about
tax-returns,
Stevequirky
has been
there for me spirit
my entire
life and I
will miss him
Tilldearly.
we meet again, and we will.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Carolyn
Pine Stern
Nephew

cousin

“I’ve known Steve for over 25 years. One of the things that
always drew me to him was the fact that he always spoke the
truth; I could always trust what he said.
Also Steve was always willing to share the vast knowledge
that he had around tokens, medals, colonial coins and other
areas. And he didn’t have to look for something in it for
him. He was always so generous in that way.
He had an open and non-threatening demeanor that made
him such a likeable man. It’s a great loss to our community
to lose him.”

Bob Rhue

“When I think about Steve, I think about his shyness, his
From talking
about dinosaurs,
to playing
in the backyard
awkwardness,
his modesty,
butbaseball
also his kindness,
his to
talking about
tax-returns,
Steve
has nature.
been there
for me my
generosity
and his
caring
I remember
hisentire
hugs,life
hisand I
will miss him
dearly.
soapy
smell, his laughter. When Daniel and I got married, he
got a passport for the first time in his life and flew across the
Atlantic Ocean to be at our wedding. I loved that he was there.
It meant so much to us.

Marvin
Tanenbaum

Steve, I will tell my kids many stories about you and I will try
to raise my kids with the same spirit and youthfulness as you
once had with us.”

Nephew

Barbara
Tanenbaum
niece

“I know our whole family will miss Steve. We
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
still have the sets of art materials he gave our
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
kids
when they were little, and he came to visit.
will miss him
dearly.
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity
to see him last summer in Colorado.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Chris
Panitz
Nephew

cousin

“When I was about 11, toting my mom around
to coin shows, there was a select group of
dealers who were happy to just sit, talk, and
teach. Steve was one of them. We've been
friends ever since and I'll miss him.”

David
Gladfelter

From talking
aboutmiss
dinosaurs,
to playing
baseball
the backyard
“I will
our late
night
talks,inyour
quiet to
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
presence
will miss him
dearly. at holidays and not so quiet

laughter with the kids. I will just plain miss
you – Mr. Grumpy Gills!”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Christina
Mann
Nephew

sister-in-law

“Steve was an odd duck. When it came to
From talking about dinosaurs, to playing baseball in the backyard to
himself, he pinched pennies until they
talking about tax-returns, Steve has been there for me my entire life and I
squealed,
but was generous to a fault when he
will miss him
dearly.
could help other people. It was always women
and children first, Steve last. I can't think of a
single selfish thing he ever did in the 62 years I
knew him.”

Marvin
Tanenbaum
Andy
Tanenbaum
Nephew

brother

Steve, our brother, uncle,
nephew, cousin and good friend:

We will
miss you!