Nathan Gotthelf,
87 of Indianapolis, passed away April 18, 2012.
He was born in New York City on April 24, 1924 to Hyman and Lena Gotthelf. Nathan served his country in the United States Army during WWII in the 38th infantry and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
He went on to sell insurance for over 20 years for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. In retirement, he worked at Marsh Supermarket at 86th and Ditch Road in the Meat and Deli Departments. Nathan was a former member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and its Men's Club.
Nathan is survived by his beloved family; wife, Patricia Pearson Gotthelf; daughters, Linda (Bob Jr.) Thrush of Midland, MI and Debbie (David) Mennel of Carmel; five step-daughters, Donna Schoenling, Beverly (David) Morgan, Bonnie (Bob) Hoffman, Nancy Linxwiler, and Jan (Barry) Jones; stepson, Phil (Diana) Linxwiler; sixteen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 20th at the Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Rd., at 2:30 PM. Visitation will be held from 1 PM until the time of service. Burial will follow in Congregation Beth-El Zedeck's North Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or a related charity.
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