Mary Waisman
May 29, 1917 - December 24, 2013
Waisman, Mary (Nee Edelstein) December 24, 2013, age 96 years, of Sherman Oaks, CA, formerly of Milwaukee. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Raymond C. Waisman, MD.and beloved siblings Bernard Edelstein, Jerry Edwards and Rachel Levin. Dear mother of James Waisman, MD, Anne (William Hausman) Waisman and Ellen (Andrew) Smith. Fond sister of Marvin (Judy) Edelstein and Charlotte (Martin) Slater. Cherished grandmother of Dov (Shira Sergant) Waisman, David Waisman, Zachary Waisman, Micah Smith, Levi Smith and great-grandmother of Nava and Erez Waisman. Mary was a lifelong leader in the Jewish community and helped establish the first Jewish preschool in 1946. She served as President of the Jewish Federation Women’s Division for many years and had a deep commitment to the State of Israel. Funeral services 1:00 PM Sunday, December 29, 2013 at The Chapel, 3601 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood. Interment Beth Hamedrosh Hagodel Cemetery, 134 S. Dana Ct., Milwaukee. Family requests that contributions be made to The Waisman Center by making checks to The UW Foundation: University of Wisconsin Foundation, US Bank Lock Box 78807, Milwaukee, WI 53278, 608-263-4545 or the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. The family will receive friends at the Slater residence, 10305 N. Adams Ct., Mequon; following the interment on Sunday and Monday 12 Noon - 8 PM.
Waisman, Mary (Nee Edelstein) December 24, 2013, age 96 years, of Sherman Oaks, CA, formerly of Milwaukee. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Raymond C. Waisman, MD.and beloved siblings Bernard Edelstein, Jerry Edwards and Rachel Levin.... View Obituary & Service Information