Ben "Benny" Katz Obituary (2008) - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Katz, Ben “Benny” Age 91 ½, of Minnetonka, passed away March 16, 2008. Graduate of U of M Pharmacy. WWII veteran who was overseas for 3 years. Benny built the first drug store in Crystal, MN, Noble Drug. He retired at age 53 and lived the rest of his life doing whatever he wanted to do with his beloved wife of 60 years, Pokey. Still feisty until the very end. Survived by wife, Claire “Pokey”; children, Debra (Steve) Heckmann, David (Karen) Katz, Ken (Jennifer) Katz; grandchildren, Laura, Brian and Jeffrey Heckmann, Tony, Stefanie and Jessica Katz, Isla and Emma Katz; sister-in-law, Bette Kvasnick (Ed); nieces and nephews. Funeral service TUESDAY (TODAY), 11:30AM, B’NAI EMET SYNAGOGUE, 3115 Ottawa Ave. S., St. Louis Park. Memorials preferred to donor’s favorite charity. SHIVA:10115 30th Ave N., Plymouth (Tues. & Wed. 7PM).