The Bluestein family mourns the passing of Milton Bluestein, 86 years of Indianapolis.
He was born February 2, 1928 to Harry and Fannie Bluestein. He was an extraordinarily kind and loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle and friend. "Milt" knew no enemies, only friends. His love of family included his many cousins who he kept in close contact with throughout his life.
He married Muriel Wachter Bluestein in 1952 and celebrated 62 years of marriage. They had 3 children, Jerome Bluestein, Rick Bluestein and Karen Bluestein Hene, all of Indianapolis.
In retirement, he and Muriel spent their winters in Hallandale, Florida enjoying their many friends and love of golf. Milt was a graduate of Manual High School, attended Indiana University until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the beginning of World War ll.
Milt along with his sister, Ida, were the second generation owners of Buyers Wholesale Company, a business that was then passed on to his children and survived 96 years of family ownership.
He was a member of the Jewish Community Center Association, Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and its Men's Club, Etz Chaim Congregation Indiana Wholesale Marketers Assn., Broadmoor Country Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He is survived by his wife Muriel, children, Jerome (Dori) Bluestein, Richard (Cassie) Bluestein and Karen Bluestein Hene. Also survived by grandchildren, Farrell Hene, Ashley, Harrison, Joel, Morgan, and Brooke Bluestein.
Memorial donations may be made to Miracle Place, Beth El Zedeck Beautification Fund and the American Cancer Society.
Funeral services will be held at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Road on Monday the 28th at 2:00 PM. Burial will be in Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery.
Friends may leave a memory or message of condolence to Milt's family by visiting www.arnmortuary.com.
Minion will be held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 5:45 PM each day at the Olde Mill Clubhouse.