Jerome S. Yugend Obituary (2009)

Yugend, Jerome S. Age 78 of Minneapolis, died peacefully with his daughters holding his hands on Sunday, April 12th. Preceded in death by Marcia, his beloved wife of 45 years; parents, Isadore and Rose Yugend; and sister, Sylviette Magy. He is survived by his devoted daughters, Dana Yugend-Pepper and Cantor Julie Yugend-Green; loving sons-in-law, Larry Pepper and Warren G. Green; treasured grandchildren, Micah, Sophie Mae and Ari Pepper, Eli and Rachel Green. In his professional life, Jerry spent 36 years in banking; 8 years as Vice President and Senior Trust Marketing Officer with American National Bank and Trust Co. and 28 years with First National Bank of Mpls, having held managerial positions in the Trust and Private Banking Divisions. Prior to his retirement Jerry was an of counsel attorney in the Trust and Estates Department at the law firm of Rider, Bennett, Egan and Arundel, LLP. Jerry served with distinction as president of the Mpls Aquatennial, President of Beth El Synagogue. Chairman of the Board of Governors of Mt. Sinai Hospital, and President of the Sholom Foundation. Family, Judaism, and serving the Twin Cities community were Jerry’s greatest loves. Our family is grateful for the outstanding care Jerry received at the Wellstead of Rogers. We would like to thank Elizabeth, Ann, Stacy, Laurie, Shelley, Dee, Kay, Mark, Peggy, and Jenny and everyone else who so lovingly cared for him. In particular, our gratitude goes to Becky Ahlstrom and especially to Cyd Caparas who went above and beyond in the care of our father with respect and dignity. We are also thankful to Hadassah Zohara for her kind visits and to Cantor Audrey Abrams who created a holy space for us. Funeral service TUESDAY (TODAY), 2:00PM, BETH EL SYNAGOGUE, 5224 W. 26th., St. Louis Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Marcia and Jerry Yugend Fund for Social Justice at Beth El Synagogue, the Wellstead of Rogers, Alzheimer’s Association, Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter. The family will be welcoming friends and visitors to their home, located at 10300 Crestridge Dr. in Minnetonka in the evening, from Tuesday 4/14 - Thursday 4/16, as well as Saturday 4/18. Shiva Minyanim will be at the Crestridge Drive location, at 7pm on Sunday 4/19, Monday 4/20 and Tuesday 4/21.