Dr. Julius Gundersheim, passed away with his wife by his side on October 29 th , 2021 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, MA. He was 86 years of age. Dr. Julius Gundersheim was born in Romsthal, Germany on March 27, 1935. The son of Arthur Gundersheim and Setti Gundersheim nee Weinberg. The family immigrated to the United States in 1936. He grew up in Manhattan, New York and would later serve in the Air Force. He went on to get a degree in Physical Education from The State University of New York College at Cortland in 1961. The following year he received his Masters in Physical Education at Ohio University in 1962. He started employment at the University of Massachusetts where he taught Physical Education and coached multiple sports including Gymnastics, Tennis and Lacrosse. He would further his studies by receiving his Doctorate in Sports Psychology from Springfield College and would be a Professor of Sports Psychology for the next 37 years. He was an avid sports fan rooting for The New York Yankees, New York Football Giants and New York Knickerbockers. He was a gifted athlete Lettering in Gymnastics and Soccer at Cortland. He was on the 1960 NCAA Soccer Tournament team. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid jogger for more than 30 years. He loved to travel and upon retirement; he and his wife Marilyn would visit over 25 countries taking in the culture and beauty of the different destinations. Julius was one of the founding members of The Jewish Community of Amherst and was instrumental in the growth and prosperity of the Jewish Community during its inception. He is survived by his wife of 57 glorious years Marilyn Ellen Gordon Gundersheim. His three sons Marc Gundersheim (wife Margie Gundersheim), Stephen Gundersheim, and Adam Gundersheim (wife Liza Izzo Gundersheim ). He was a loving Poppa to 7 grandchildren. Jillian Gundersheim, Melanie Gundersheim, Hannah Gundersheim, Rebecca Gundersheim, Doron Gundersheim, Jacob Gundersheim and Sydney Gundersheim. His was a Life Well Lived… A private service will be held on Tuesday November 2nd at JCA Cemetery followed by Shiva at 2pm at the residence of Marilyn, Adam and Liza Gundersheim at 3 High Meadow Road in Hadley, MA