Bernice Sarah Rosenthal

February 9, 1921 - September 3, 2014

Rosenthal, Bernice (nee Kaufer) September 3, 2014, age 93. Her husband Harold passed in 2008 ending a partnership whose mission was caring for children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bernice’s death brought to an end a generation of family members committed to nurturing the lives of Rosenthal, Kaufer, Samson and Goldfien children and grandchildren who grew up at the Rosenthal Cabana Club. Members of the Rosenthal Cabana Club enjoyed a heated pool, cabana’s, tea time including hors d’oeurves, barbecues and summer festivities for family and friends. The club provided a respite throughout the summer from the tedious struggles of the real world. Summers at the Rosenthal home will long be remembered by those who shared in the love and friendship experienced at this oasis on Santa Monica Blvd in the heart of Fox Point. Their son James “Jimmy” Rosenthal blessed Bernice and Harold with three grandchildren Pamela, William “Billy” and Matthew. Their daughter, Barbara “Barbie” Mehler, blessed Bernice and Harold with four grandchildren, June Allison, Tracy Yoder, James Allison and Zechariah Mehler. Their grandchildren blessed them with many great-grandchildren who were and are a blessing to Bernice “Nechee” and Harold “Hal” to this very day. Bernice was sustained by the love and affection of three special women, her daughter Barbie, and granddaughters June and Tracy who cared for her even when the infirmity of age robbed her of independence. Three women provided care 24/7 until the very last week of her life. This kind of devotion is the result of one woman's love and affection that knew no bounds. Forever, Bernice’s memory will be a blessing to her loved ones. Bernice and Harold enjoyed a very special relationship with Congregation Shalom and its Senior Rabbi, Ron Shapiro. The family encourages memorial donations to Congregation Shalom, 7630 N Santa Monica Blvd, Fox Point, WI 53217. Graveside services at 10 AM Friday, September 5, 2014 at Greenwood Cemetery, 2615 W. Cleveland Ave., Milwaukee. The service is open to family and friends. The family will receive friends at 3219 N 52nd St, Milwaukee, 53216 starting on Sunday to Wednesday at 10-12 AM, 3-5 PM, & 7-9 PM. Shiva will conclude on Thursday 10-12 AM.