Etta Selma Gurstel

Etta Gurstel, born in New York City, died in Minneapolis, MN August 5, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Jules. She is survived by her loving children Norman (Jane), Rhea Isaacs, Paula Modell(Jerry). She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren; David (Aileen), Eric (Natalie), Jillian, Marc (Anissa), Dana (Dan Sher),Todd (Susan); great grandchildren, Talia, Amanda, Noah, Eden; sister, Ruth Gurdin. The family wishes to give special thanks to Etta's dedicated and loving caretaker Bobbi Weshlof. Etta, along with her husband Jules, was the co-founder of Julette Originals Dress Company and Paula Dean Originals, which set the standard of high fashion for full figured women in the 1940's. Etta was also the President of The National Council of Jewish Women, Minneapolis Section. Etta was extremely active in community and civic affairs, and enriched the lives of many. She was instrumental in organizations including The Anti-Defamation League, Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis. Funeral service SUNDAY, AUGUST 9th., 12 NOON, at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave. So., Minneapolis. Memorials are preferred to The Jules and Etta Gurstel Foundation Endowment, in care of the Jay Phillips Center for Jewish-Christian Learning at University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105 or the donor's favorite charity. SHIVA, Sunday evening 7 PM at the home of Rhea Isaacs.