Sheldon Harold Witebsky

Sheldon Harold Witebsky, age 82, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents, Helen & Nathan Witebsky; sister, Shirley Witebsky Reddy, brother & sister-in-law, Leon & Ruth Witebsky; loving cousins, Irving & Lucille Schneider. Survived by devoted wife of 60 years, Judy; sons, Stephen (Judy), Alan (Sandy), Bruce (Martha); daughter, Swanie (Bob) Kepple; grandchildren, Heather & Travis Richins, Scott & Lauren Witebsky, Jon, Michael and Sarah Witebsky; great-grandchildren, Zoe & Tyler Richins; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Jerry & Marilyn Lapides, Bill & Fran Lapides, Elaine & Ira Schwartz and many nieces & nephews. Sheldon was the owner of Nate’s Clothing Company. He was known as an astute & successful businessman who always looked dapper. Sheldon will be fondly remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Special thanks to Dr. Ed Ratner and all the wonderful staff at Sunrise of Golden Valley for their loving and tender care of Sheldon. Also our appreciation to Sholom Home West and caregivers, Alfred Smith, Hellen Laye and Cyrus Hyneh. The family would like to give a special thanks to Aaron Pinkus for his bond of friendship. We also appreciate all the other friends that visited Sheldon. Funeral service MONDAY 1 PM, HODROFF-EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 126 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis. Memorials preferred to donor’s favorite charity. SHIVA at 1201 Yale Place, Minneapolis, in the Fireside Lounge, Monday 7 pm.