Morton "Mort" Geller Obituary (1926 - 2012)

Morton “Mort” Geller Age 85 of St. Paul, passed away on Oct. 27, 2012, at Madonna Living Center, Rochester, MN. Born in St. Paul, Mort was the youngest of 5 children. He married his childhood sweetheart Vivian Lee Sinykin. Mort was a WWII Veteran who sold jewelry with his brothers Morrie and Howie at Rogers Jewelers, downtown. Well respected for his salesmanship and honesty, was a member of the Shrine, the Masons, and the Optimists. Morton earned a business degree from Macalaster Collage, started a real estate brokerage and bought Northwestern Jewelry in the St. Paul building on 5th St. Mort had his office until March of 2012. He nurtured his employees and his compassion was well known. Mort was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian; brothers, Nate, Morrie, Howie; and sister, Ruth. Mort worked hard and loved life, he loved fishing, boating and cars. Mort is survived by son, Ron Blair Geller and wife Lisa; daughter, Lori Lynn Geller; partner, Doris Olmchenk; nieces and nephew, and his large and loving extended families. Mort loved people, the challenge of a sale, telling really good stories, and really bad jokes. He leaves a legacy of a man who lived life as a gentleman and mentor, who taught by example. He will be missed. Graveside service TUESDAY, 1:00PM,TEMPLE OF AARON CEMETERY, Dale and Larpenteur, St. Paul. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Madonna Living Community Foundation of Rochester.