1921
Theodore
2012
Theodore "Ted" Kaplan
February 3, 1921 — November 2, 2012
Theodore "Ted" Kaplan
91,passed away November 2, 2012. Ted was born February 23, 1921 in Gary, Indiana. He was the fifth of thirteen children born to Gertrude Yalowitz Kaplan and Max Kaplan, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Eugene, Harold, Jerome, Julian, Norman, Ralph and Seymour and sisters Elaine, Marcella, Shirley and Sylvia. He graduated from Emerson High School and Gary Junior College. As he always liked to say he spent three years, one month and one day in the Army Air Corp during World War ll as a radar mechanic serving in the South Pacific on Christmas Island. He worked for twenty five years as a salesman for Yalowitz Fruit Company in Gary and for twenty five years as a salesman for Ochs Paper Company in Indianapolis as a restaurant supply salesman. After retirement he volunteered for Gleaners Food Bank, St. Vincent de Paul, Second Helpings and Meals-on-Wheels. In Gary, Ted belonged to Temple Israel, where he served a term as the treasurer of the congregation.
A member of the Indianapolis Hebrew, he volunteered as a tour guide and usher for the Brotherhood. He enjoyed fixing small appliances, painting, wallpapering and gardening and frequently did repairs for family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife Rosemary and children, Dan (Donna Bowman) Kaplan of Berkeley, CA, Suzanne Kaplan of Danvers, Massachusetts and Amy Kaplan of Indianapolis; grandson, Michael Kaplan Robbins of Hamilton, Massachusetts and sister Joan Silverman of Sherman Oaks, CA. Graveside services will be in Temple Israel Cemetery, Portage, Indiana on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 1:00pm local time.
A memorial service will be held at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation. The time is still pending but is tentatively set for Wednesday. Please contact Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary for further information.
Memorial contributions may be made to Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation.
91,passed away November 2, 2012. Ted was born February 23, 1921 in Gary, Indiana. He was the fifth of thirteen children born to Gertrude Yalowitz Kaplan and Max Kaplan, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Eugene, Harold, Jerome, Julian, Norman, Ralph and Seymour and sisters Elaine, Marcella, Shirley and Sylvia. He graduated from Emerson High School and Gary Junior College. As he always liked to say he spent three years, one month and one day in the Army Air Corp during World War ll as a radar mechanic serving in the South Pacific on Christmas Island. He worked for twenty five years as a salesman for Yalowitz Fruit Company in Gary and for twenty five years as a salesman for Ochs Paper Company in Indianapolis as a restaurant supply salesman. After retirement he volunteered for Gleaners Food Bank, St. Vincent de Paul, Second Helpings and Meals-on-Wheels. In Gary, Ted belonged to Temple Israel, where he served a term as the treasurer of the congregation.
A member of the Indianapolis Hebrew, he volunteered as a tour guide and usher for the Brotherhood. He enjoyed fixing small appliances, painting, wallpapering and gardening and frequently did repairs for family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife Rosemary and children, Dan (Donna Bowman) Kaplan of Berkeley, CA, Suzanne Kaplan of Danvers, Massachusetts and Amy Kaplan of Indianapolis; grandson, Michael Kaplan Robbins of Hamilton, Massachusetts and sister Joan Silverman of Sherman Oaks, CA. Graveside services will be in Temple Israel Cemetery, Portage, Indiana on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 1:00pm local time.
A memorial service will be held at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation. The time is still pending but is tentatively set for Wednesday. Please contact Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary for further information.
Memorial contributions may be made to Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation.
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