Paul D Ross Obituary (1924 - 2019) - Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Paul D. Ross, age 94, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on January 13th, surrounded by loving family. He lived a fully accomplished life. Paul was highly devoted to his family especially his dear wife Connie of 67 years, their 3 children, Barry, Mike, and Jeff and their families and extended families, including, Francie Ross, Kim Ross, Debbie Ross-Staska and Kevin Staska; grandchildren, Adam Ross, Cori and Genna Levin, Ben Ross, Katie & Travis Block, Lydia Ross, Peter Koch, and Max Ross; great-grandchildren, Bexy and Zoraya Levin and Tali and Zack Koch. Family was the centerpiece of Paul and Connie's life. Around which Paul built many lasting friendships and a deep and enduring commitment to the St. Paul Jewish community. In his early years, Paul went into business with his younger brother Jerry (who preceded him in death), to start what eventually became Ross Associates, a highly successful manufactures' representative for ladies ready-to-wear, that serviced the entire Midwest. His acumen as a businessman was a loss to the local music community, as Paul was a lively jazz piano player, a talent that remained lifelong. Approaching retirement, Paul joined Connie in volunteering their resources to helping others, and he was especially committed to his synagogue, Mount Zion Temple, and Sholom Home East nursing home, where he sponsored and implemented a music program to enrich the lives of many seniors. In recent years, Paul was especially proud of organizing and leading a discussion group of current events at Sholom Home. In 2011, Paul was recognized by KARE TV and Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine as one of ten 'Hall of Fame' community volunteers for his ongoing contributions. Funeral service 2:30 PM TUESDAY, Jan. 15th, 2019 at MOUNT ZION TEMPLE, 1300 Summit Ave., St. Paul. SHIVA Tuesday, 7 pm, at Sholom Home East. Paul's life may be honored by contributions made to either Sholom Home East or Mount Zion Temple.