David Israel Obituary (1938 - 2017) - Minneapolis, Minnesota

David “Izzy” Israel, age 79 of Edina, passed away Sept. 3rd. Loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, parents, Lili & Simon Israel and brother Donald Rae. Survived by children, Nicole (Thomas) Weihmann, Bob (Chelle) York and Davey York; grandchildren, George, Nathan and Emily. Izzy enjoyed traveling on the road for many years with his band The Fendermen, and he also played with many local bands in the Twin Cities. He was a “professor of congas” and enjoyed teaching percussion. He had a real passion for life. “Our Izzy is gone but will never be forgotten”. Funeral service 11:30 a.m. TUESDAY Sept. 5th at HODROFF-EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 126 East Franklin Ave., Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Fairview Southdale Hospital Heart Center. SHIVA 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at 4501 Dunham Dr., Edina.