Martin Schecter lost his father

BHS80blog is saddened to inform you of the passing of Martin Schecter's father, Dr. Edmond Schecter. Our condolences to Martin and his family in this time of mourning.

What follows is the obit from The Columbus Dispatch:

Edmond Schecter
SCHECTER Dr. Edmond Schecter, of Columbus. Survived by his wife, Dolly; sons, Martin (Michael Sutula) Schecter and Michael (Michael Spaulding) Schecter; brother, Sandy (Marcia) Sanford; and grandchildren, Jacob and Noah. Edmond was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Bertha Schechter and his brother Morton Schechter. Dr. Schecter was an active member of Congregation Beth Tikvah and its brotherhood. He was a first lieutenant in the Army and a Commander of the Jewish War Veterans. Dr. Schecter worked as an optometrist with Columbus Vision Center, formerly known as Tyroler & Schecter, for over 40 years. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Monday, December 24, 2007 at THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main Street, with Rabbi Gary Huber officiating. Burial to follow at New Agudas Achim Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at Michael Schecter's residence Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30-8 p.m. Memorial contributions preferred to American Cancer Society or Congregation Beth Tikvah, 6121 Olentangy River Road, Worthington, 43085. Online guestbook at www.epsteinmemorial.com. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"