Morton W. Ryweck
December 10, 1929 - August 25, 2019
Morton W. Ryweck, age 89 of Minneapolis, passed away on August 25, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Rosemarie and 3 siblings. Survived by son and daughter-in-law Daniel & Beverly Ryweck; granddaughters, Rebecca and Rachel. Mort was born in New York City and graduated from New York University with a degree in journalism and subsequently earned his master’s degree from the Hebrew Union College’s School of Jewish Communal Service. Mort served as Regional Director for the Jewish Community Relations Council Anti-Defamation League of Minnesota and the Dakota (JCRC) for 16 years until his retirement in 1991. He also served on the Board of the Minneapolis NAACP, The Joint Religious Legislative Coalition and the Minnesota Interreligious Committee. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. THURSDAY August 29th at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2323 Fremont Ave., Mpls, In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to JCRC Minnesota & The Dakotas or the Alzheimer’s Association. SHIVA 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Temple Israel.
Morton W. Ryweck, age 89 of Minneapolis, passed away on August 25, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Rosemarie and 3 siblings. Survived by son and daughter-in-law Daniel & Beverly Ryweck; granddaughters, Rebecca and Rachel. Mort... View Obituary & Service Information