Mendel Rubin Obituary (2009) - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Mendel Rubin, age 90, of Minnetonka died on April 17. Born in Pultusk, Poland in 1919, Mendel was in the Lachovich Ghetto for 2 years. He escaped joining Russian Jewish Partisans in Belarus Forest in 1941 and fought the Germans from 1941-1945. Mendel was a war hero, honored with medals. After the war, Mendel married Tania his wife of 63 years. In 1956, Mendel and Tania went back to Warsaw, Poland before immigrating to Israel in 1958. In 1962, they came to Minnesota. Recently, preceded in death by beloved wife Tania Rubin; brother David Rubin; Survived by daughter Klaudia & Lejzor Przetycki; grandchildren, David (Diane) Przetycki, Niza (Morris) Schear and Molly Przetycki; 6 great-grandchildren;sister-in-law, Paula Rubin; nieces and nephew. Funeral service SUNDAY, 4:30 PM at HODROFF-EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 126 E. Franklin Ave, Mpls. Memorials: Friends of Israel Defense Forces or American Heart Association. SHIVA: Sharei Chesed Congregation, 1712 Hopkins Crossroad, MInnetonka (Sun. & Mon. at 7PM).