Jacob Friedman Obituary (1922 - 2011)

Jacob “Chuck” Friedman, 89, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Menorah Medical Center. Private family services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy. Mr. Friedman, a born mechanic, owned Jack’s Auto Service on Broadway for 20 years. He then was co-owner of Cherry Rental Company for 30 years until his retirement. Mr. Friedman was also a licensed real estate broker in Kansas and Missouri. He was a member of Congregation Ohev Sholom, B’nai B’rith, was a Shriner, a Mason and the Scottish Rite. Mr. Friedman was preceded in death by his parents, Isadore and Anna Friedman; his wife, Harriet Friedman, in 1989 and his brother, Morris Friedman. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Karen and Michael Gortenburg, Leawood, KS; sister: Dorothy Loeffler, Overland Park, KS; grandchildren: Hannah Gortenburg and Isaac Gortenburg.