Ben O. Badiner Obituary (1918 - 2016) - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Ben O. Badiner, age 97 of St. Louis Park, passed away February 8, 2016. Ben was an owner of Badiner Jewelers with his wife Anita and family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Anita; son, Robert; parents, David & Lena; sister, Ruth (Leonard) Brawerman; brother-in-law, Marvin (Charlotte) Rosen. Survived by sons, Steve (Arlene) and Tom (Patti); grandchildren, Marc Badiner, Debrah Badiner, Robyn & Evan Bedil and Alisa Badiner; great grandchildren, Drew, Aylah, Emma and Eli; brother Alvin (Eileen) Badiner; brother-in-law, Jerry (Barbara) Rosen; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. With loving gratitude and special thanks to caregivers Gayle Deshong, Felix “Koffi” Boadu and Gayle Wiederholt. With deep appreciation to Heidi Vorlicek-Jolley, nurse at Knollwood Place Apartment. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. THURSDAY at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave. So., Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Badiner Family Fund at the Jewish Family and Children’s Service or the donor’s favorite charity. SHIVA 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Knollwood Place Apts. 3630 Phillips Parkway, St. Louis Park. Hodroff-Epstein 612 871-1234 www.hodroffepstein.com