Meyer
Meyer Denmark
d. July 17, 2014
Meyer Denmark, 93, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of the late Phyllis Penn Denmark, died Thursday morning, July 17, 2014, under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by his family.
Meyer Denmark was born in Pittsburgh, PA and raised in Steubenville, Ohio; he graduated from Steubenville High School. He proudly served in the US Army from 1943 to 1945. Following the war he returned to Steubenville, and for close to half a century, was the co-owner of Denmark\'s Fur Shop Inc., operating women\'s clothing stores. He was extremely involved in a variety of local charities and causes including Temple Beth Israel, the Jewish Community Council, and Special Olympics. Following his retirement, he moved to Sarasota, Florida and later to Savannah, GA to be closer to his family.?? He was an avid golfer, and tennis player (actively playing well into his mid-80s).?? He loved to sail. Meyer will be remembered by his family and friends as a gentle man, known for his generosity, kindness, humility and deep love of family.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Phyllis Penn Denmark, and son, David Denmark.
Loving and cherished father of Sarah Denmark (Adam Solender) and Michael Denmark (Terri Cooper), grandfather of David Solender and Aaron Solender, brother of Betty Monroe, and the late Samuel and Morris Denmark; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11 o'clock Sunday morning, July 20, 2014, at Congregation Mickve Israel - 20 East Gordon Street, Savannah, Georgia, conducted by Rabbi Robert W. Haas.
Remembrances: Savannah Jewish Federation Tikvah (Hope) Fund - 5111 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia 31405 or a charity of your choice.
Meyer Denmark was born in Pittsburgh, PA and raised in Steubenville, Ohio; he graduated from Steubenville High School. He proudly served in the US Army from 1943 to 1945. Following the war he returned to Steubenville, and for close to half a century, was the co-owner of Denmark\'s Fur Shop Inc., operating women\'s clothing stores. He was extremely involved in a variety of local charities and causes including Temple Beth Israel, the Jewish Community Council, and Special Olympics. Following his retirement, he moved to Sarasota, Florida and later to Savannah, GA to be closer to his family.?? He was an avid golfer, and tennis player (actively playing well into his mid-80s).?? He loved to sail. Meyer will be remembered by his family and friends as a gentle man, known for his generosity, kindness, humility and deep love of family.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Phyllis Penn Denmark, and son, David Denmark.
Loving and cherished father of Sarah Denmark (Adam Solender) and Michael Denmark (Terri Cooper), grandfather of David Solender and Aaron Solender, brother of Betty Monroe, and the late Samuel and Morris Denmark; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11 o'clock Sunday morning, July 20, 2014, at Congregation Mickve Israel - 20 East Gordon Street, Savannah, Georgia, conducted by Rabbi Robert W. Haas.
Remembrances: Savannah Jewish Federation Tikvah (Hope) Fund - 5111 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia 31405 or a charity of your choice.
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