Oren Steinfeldt Obituary (1921 - 2015)

Oren Steinfeldt, age 93, of Hopkins, passed away on January 17, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents Abraham & Pearl (Numerofsky) Steinfeldt, sister Bernice Bankman and brother Irving. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Sharron; children Jimmy, Anne (Siddhartha Chadda) and Susie, and grandchildren Arun and Maya Chadda. Oren graduated from Brainerd High School. He received a Bachelors and a Masters degrees in Business and a Ph.d in Education Administration from the U of MN. He received a law degree from the University of Southern California. Since 1968, he was President of Everfresh Food Corporation, retiring in 2008. He lettered in track at Brainerd HS and the U of M; he was a sports enthusiast all his life. He loved playing golf and tennis; and cheering Gopher football and basketball for decades. A veteran of World War II, he was Commander of the Minnesota Jewish War Veterans, a member of the American Legion & a life member of the DAV. He was active all his life in community and philanthropic causes including being President of The Jewish Community Relations Council, President of the Minnesota Jewish National Fund, a lifelong member of Temple Israel, supporter of the Mpls JCC since its inception and the Mpls Jewish Federation. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America, was an Eagle Scout, Scoutmaster, and was awarded the Silver Beaver. He lived his life with intelligence and great consideration for others. The family is grateful to the love and care Oren received from English Rose Suites (Braemer Hills), Sholom Hospice Care and Bonnie Levy. Funeral Services, 11am WEDNESDAY, January 21, 2015 at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave. So., Mpls, MN 55405. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to donor's favorite charity. SHIVA 7pm Wednesday at Temple Israel.