Shale Wilensky Obituary (1932 - 2011) - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Shale Wilensky,age 78 of Golden Valley, and Scottsdale, AZ, passed away suddenly on Feb. 18, 2011. Preceded in death by wife, Joanie, daughter, Pami, and parents, Abe & Marcia Wilensky. Survived by wife, Ronna Rossman; children Rori & Jeff Eisenberg, Heidi Wilensky and partner John Martin, Brant & Kathleen Rossman, Randi & Rolf Aström, Tracy & Jim Goren, David & Naomi Rossman; Grandchildren Trent and Jaci Eisenberg; Jordan, Jake and Sydney Rossman; Lea Goren; and Arriel and Natalie Elizur. Brothers and sisters, Seymour & Sybil Wilensky, Molly & Sid Bader, Judy & Stan Starkman, and Mel & Sharon Zuckman. Numerous nieces and nephews. Shale served his country as an engineer and company clerk in a US Army battalion in Kitzingen, Germany, as part of the Allied High Commission, from 1953-1955. He had a life-long career in the auto and truck parts industry, first at Wilensky Auto Parts, where he worked his way up to its Presidency, and later at the helm of Twin City Auto and Military Parts. After retirement, he helped his son-in-law at Libson Twin City Auto. Shale was fortunate to have two loves of his life, Joanie and Ronna, and all his kids and grandkids were a constant source of pride for him. Shale will be remembered by all as a great sports enthusiast, be it from his passion for bowling to his beloved golf, to his critical eye on pro football. He was an avid debater, whether making the deal, or at home discussing sports or politics. His sudden passing leaves a huge hole in our hearts. Funeral service WEDNESDAY 2 PM, TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave. So. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the donor’s favorite charity. SHIVA, 7 PM Wed. and Thurs. at 250 Turners Crossroad So., Golden Valley.