Morton Gerald Weisberg Obituary (1929

Morton Gerald Weisberg, age 94, of St. Louis Park, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Ruth; son, Larry (Lori) Weisberg; granddaughters, Arianna and Sofia; daughter, Andrea Weisberg (Daniel Rutman); and grandson, Noah. Morton was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Louis and Florence Levin Weisberg; brothers, Arthur and Bill Weisberg; brother-in-law, Norman Armel; and sister-in-law, Marlene Rice. Morton loved the simple pleasures in life, being close to nature, spending time in Duluth, and showcasing his more than impressive memory. He was a devoted son, beloved father, husband, and zayde; a gentle giant who earned the title “mensch.” Morton will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Morton was born on April 7, 1929, in Minneapolis. After proudly graduating from North High School in 1947, he attended Augsburg College and received degrees from the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota School of Business. Morton went on to own and operate several successful retail ventures throughout the Twin Cities, including Charles department store in St. Paul, Fashion Corner in Minneapolis, and Charles Uniform, which he ran into his eighties. Along with Larry, he established Morton Realty LLC, a real estate management company. Morton enjoyed his involvement with the Scottish Rite Masons. Throughout his career, Morton was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to his customers. More than anything, Morton was known as a talented pianist who loved nothing more than to sit down at the piano and play his favorite songs with his signature flourish for hours at a time. He began playing piano at age 6 and studied at MacPhail Center for Music as a child. Morton was given the nickname Piano Man, and could play any song by ear, delighting in taking requests to play crowd-pleasing music, especially patriotic and religious pieces. Morton spent years entertaining at senior living facilities, special events, Nye’s Polonaise Room in Northeast Minneapolis, and family get-togethers, continuing to draw large, appreciative crowds well into his nineties. We will all miss hearing him proudly play his wide-ranging repertoire, especially My Country, ‘Tis of Thee, and the songs he composed about his beloved Minneapolis and his country. We want to thank the staff at Covenant Living of Golden Valley. A special thank you to Kristen and Amanda, who were much more than personal caregivers and were like angels in Morton’s final years. Funeral service 1:30 pm, TUESDAY, April 2nd, at UNITED HEBREW BROTHERHOOD CEMETERY CHAPEL, 2605 W. 70 1/2 Street, Richfield. SHIVA Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 pm at Beth El Synagogue, 5225 Barry St. W., St, Louis Park. Both the funeral and Shiva services are available via Zoom: www.hodroffs.com/MortonWeisberg I lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Steven Gregory Rice Fund at Beth El Synagogue.