Morton Blutstein

Morton Blutstein It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Morton Blutstein on January 17, 2023, Morty's 91st birthday. A celebration in his honor was held at the hospice on January 16, with his favorite cake and ice cream and close family surrounding him. Morty's wife Barbara Polacheck proceeded him in death, but he honored her everyday by wearing the wedding ring she gave him. They were a great team and will be thrilled to see each other in heaven. Morty sister Harriet, brothers'-in-law Robert and Larry also proceeded him in death, while his sister Vicki lives in Illinois. Morty has three children, Mark, Janet, and Dan, all who were at the Hospice during the last few days of his life. He also has many nieces and nephews from all around the country who showed their love and compassion for decades and decades. Friends and family were so important, so Jerry and Jill Polacheck along with the Freeman's, Carpenter's, Hitchcock's, Polacheck's, Litwin's and so many others played a critical part in their lives. Morty really started to shine when he became a grandfather. Work, golf, and social things didn't seem as important as the time he could spend with the kids. Andy and Kevin by far benefitted the most by being in Milwaukee, but Harper and Mac, started to get more time with them as the weather drew them to FL. Jack, Ali and Charlie spent summers in Milwaukee their whole lives and got to know Morty really well. Morty was born in New York City and met Barb while they were working together at the USO Office. After their wedding in Milwaukee, 1961, Herb Polacheck asked Morty to come to work for the family business, called Reliable Knitting Works. Who would have guessed that 58 years later in 2019, he would retire as Chairman of the Board. He, along with Jerry Polacheck provided well-paying jobs, with great benefits, for thousands of families in SE Wisconsin. Today, it is commonly known by MukLuk's and is one of the most popular footwear brands in the US. A family ceremony will be held graveside and then a private reception. Please send any donations to Children's Outing Association or your favorite charity.

Morton Blutstein

January 17, 1932 - January 17, 2023