Sidney Goldstein Obituary (1921 - 2016)

Sidney Goldstein Age 95, of St. Louis Park, died quietly and with dignity as he had lived his life. Preceded by parents, Mitchell and Bess; brother, Melvin. Survived by his bride, Ceil whom he was devoted to for 68 years; sister, Saundra Borie; sons, Steven (Mary), Ronald (Susan) and Jeffrey (Sue). Grandfather of Will, Nick and Andrea (Steven’s); Daniel, David and Devra (Ron’s); Rachel, Adam and Sarah (Jeff’s) and 6 great grandchildren with 2 on the way. Sid just celebrated his 95th birthday with family and friends. A graduate of North High, he lettered in gymnastics and later attended the U of MN. College was cut short to enlist in the Marines stationed at Pearl Harbor. Later he worked with his father traveling and selling Marlboro shirts and women’s fine dresses. All 35 years he traveled he never missed calling home at dinnertime. Retired from traveling but loving to work, he delivered parts for Park Jeep, fished with his brother and taught his grandchildren the art of woodworking. Sid was a gentle, charming man with a warm sense of humor. Funeral service Friday August 12th at 11:30 AM at MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH CEMETERY CHAPEL, 7032 Penn Ave. S., Richfield MN. Send donations to the wonderful caregivers at Open Circle Senior Day Center in Hopkins and Minnesota VA Home Memory Care Unit who helped him through his dementia. In lieu of Shiva, a memorial service will be Sunday 7 PM at Knollwood Place, 3630 Phillips Parkway, St. Louis Park.