Born in Russia (now Latvia) to Schmulia Oscher and Geisa (Dores) Koblenz who were from Novo Alexandrovich (now Zarasai, Lithuania). Formal name was Mordchel, Yiddish name "Mottel". Immigrated to the United States in 1907. Survived by wife Rachel Tiba (Rochel Toiba Bun) and children Miriam (George) Freeman, Nan Koblentz of the residence, Maurice C. Koblentz (Martha) of Columbus, Betty (Louis) Amder of Los Angeles, Evelyn (Chet) Gale of North Miami Beach, Florida and twins Sanford (Shirley) and Marvin (Mary) Koblentz of University Heights, and Shaker Heights, Ohio. Nine grandchildren. Also survived by brother Hyman (Chiam) Koblentz. Predeceased by sisters Mirka Koblenz Wolk and Sara Frieda Wolk and brother Julius Koblentz.
Koblenz was changed to Koblentz around WWI to distance the family from the town in Germany of the same name. (Ironically, no member of his paternal line was from Koblenz, Germany.)
A carpenter by trade, he was renown in Cleveland for his skills with finish work, however, he was also known as a man of uncompromised principles and a teacher of the Torah. Longtime President of the Workmans Circle of Cleveland. Charter member of Brith Emeth Temple. He will always be missed by his wife, children, family and all who knew him.
Koblenz was changed to Koblentz around WWI to distance the family from the town in Germany of the same name. (Ironically, no member of his paternal line was from Koblenz, Germany.)
A carpenter by trade, he was renown in Cleveland for his skills with finish work, however, he was also known as a man of uncompromised principles and a teacher of the Torah. Longtime President of the Workmans Circle of Cleveland. Charter member of Brith Emeth Temple. He will always be missed by his wife, children, family and all who knew him.
Born in Russia (now Latvia) to Schmulia Oscher and Geisa (Dores) Koblenz who were from Novo Alexandrovich (now Zarasai, Lithuania). Formal name was Mordchel, Yiddish name "Mottel". Immigrated to the United States in 1907. Survived by wife Rachel Tiba (Rochel Toiba Bun) and children Miriam (George) Freeman, Nan Koblentz of the residence, Maurice C. Koblentz (Martha) of Columbus, Betty (Louis) Amder of Los Angeles, Evelyn (Chet) Gale of North Miami Beach, Florida and twins Sanford (Shirley) and Marvin (Mary) Koblentz of University Heights, and Shaker Heights, Ohio. Nine grandchildren. Also survived by brother Hyman (Chiam) Koblentz. Predeceased by sisters Mirka Koblenz Wolk and Sara Frieda Wolk and brother Julius Koblentz.
Koblenz was changed to Koblentz around WWI to distance the family from the town in Germany of the same name. (Ironically, no member of his paternal line was from Koblenz, Germany.)
A carpenter by trade, he was renown in Cleveland for his skills with finish work, however, he was also known as a man of uncompromised principles and a teacher of the Torah. Longtime President of the Workmans Circle of Cleveland. Charter member of Brith Emeth Temple. He will always be missed by his wife, children, family and all who knew him.
Koblenz was changed to Koblentz around WWI to distance the family from the town in Germany of the same name. (Ironically, no member of his paternal line was from Koblenz, Germany.)
A carpenter by trade, he was renown in Cleveland for his skills with finish work, however, he was also known as a man of uncompromised principles and a teacher of the Torah. Longtime President of the Workmans Circle of Cleveland. Charter member of Brith Emeth Temple. He will always be missed by his wife, children, family and all who knew him.
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