In Loving
Memory of

LEO
SIMKO

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about 10 years ago, having
photographed hundreds of
graduations, confirma-
tions, bar mitzvahs and
He also trained marines in judo.
weddings.
"His hands were registered as
Mr. Winer's concern for
lethal weapons," said Feigelman.
people also saved lives.
Around Detroit, Mr. Winer's
Having done automobile
hands were known for more
accident
photography for
benign skills. He would use
attorneys, he urged his
sleight-of-hand magic tricks to
daughters to use seat belts
break the ice with people, espe-
before their use was
cially children. Said his wife,
required or popular.
Rosalyn Winer, "He would 'pull'
Bernard Winer
During her first year of
quarters out of kids' ears, make
marriage, Denise
coins disappear and change nick-
Rosenthal was involved in
els into quarters. He made kids feel relaxed
an automobile accident and police said her
and watched their faces. He loved people.
life was ,aved by the seat belt.
That's the kind of person he was."
At the hospital during his last illness, Mr.
His daughter, Denise Rosenthal, recalls,
Winer also helped save the life of his room-
"He took on a grandpa role for kids in
mate by summoning help during an emer-
Detroit. They had a bond."
gency Said Rabbi Schnipper, "Sometimes
Daughter Maureen Simon said that her
we're put on this Earth for a purpose."
father had a magnetism that attracted peo-
Mr. Winer was a member of B'nai B'rith
ple. "He could never get a joke right, but he
Bloch Lodge and the Jewish War Veterans.
always made people happy.
He is survived by his wife, Rosalyn;
Making the photographic subject feel
daughters
and sons-in-law Maureen and
relaxed was important in the old days. "The
Howard Simon of Bloomfield Hills, Denise
cameras were huge and the flash generated a
and Gary Rosenthal of West Bloomfield;
lot of heat," said Feigelman. But while mak-
grandchildren Stephani Simon, Jeffrey and
ing the subject feel relaxed, Mr. Winer's
Randy Rosenthal; sister Sarah Kessler of Oak
striving for perfection kept him on edge
Park.
during the shoot.
Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial
Producing quality photographs ingratiat-
Park.
Contributions may be made to a char-
ed Mr. Winer to his clients. During his last
ity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira
illness, nurses would tell him that he had
Kaufman Chapel. 0
photographed their wedding. He retired

A Picture-Perfect Photographer

DAVID SACHS
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ernie Winer had a passion for
people. Photography was his
connection to people," said pho-
tographer Jerry Feigelman,
reflecting on his mentor.
"Bernie was a perfectionist. He realized
he was creating the most cherished posses-
sions people would have. He kept the nega-
tives of weddings and bar mitzvahs for 50
years. He cherished them as much as the
people cherished their own photos.
"Bernie was also a philosopher and an
adviser on everyday life. He put things in
perspective. He taught me how to deal with
people, when to be firm and when to be
flexible. He had a passion for photography,
the action and the tumult of the business."
Mr. Winer, of Southfield, died July 11 at
age 76. Rabbi A. Irving Schnipper, rabbi
emeritus of Congregation Beth Abraham
Hillel Moses, described Mr. Winer at his
funeral as one of the last of the old-time
photographers. He was a father figure to a
lot of people."
"He was a regular guy," said the rabbi.
"Upbeat and down to earth."
As an Air Force photographer in the
Pacific in World War II, Mr. Winer designed
a chemical development process to improve
the quality of reconnaissance photography.

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Local Sports, Clothing Legend

DAVID SACHS

Editorial Assistant

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ople started out as customers of
arty Solomon and became life-
long friends. Perhaps that's why
he waited until age 85 to retire.
When he entered a restaurant or a party,
men would open up their coats to reveal his
name on the label.
"That's what made him happy, that's
what kept him going," said his son-in-law,
Michael McDonald. "He never took more
than two weeks' vacation. Since his retire-
ment in January, he wanted to spend more
time with his wife, Sylvia, and do things
that most retirees do in their 60s."
Mr. Solomon, of Southfield, died July
8, six months after his retirement and a
day after the car he was driving collided
with a tree.
Mr. Solomon first became known in
Detroit as a 6-foot, 2-inch forward on
Northern High School's basketball team
vvhlich won the state-championship in
1929. In 1935, he was named an NCAA
All-American while playing for the
University of Michigan.
Following college, he taught physical edu-
cation in the Hamtramck schools, but after
serving in the Army in France in World War
II, he decided to try his hand at selling

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Mr. Solomon tried
retirement when he closed
his Detroit store in 1976.
clothes. He went to work for
But not content, the next
Harry Sufferin Clothiers and it
year he began working for
wasn't long before customers
his friend Eugene Sims at
would wait in line to be helped
the Argyle Shop at
by him.
Telegraph and Maple in
In 1951, he opened Harry
Bloomfield Township. He
Solomon Inc. on Livernois,
soon became a partner and
north of Seven Mile, the
then purchased the store,
`Avenue of Fashion." Detroit •
offering "the latest styles in
Lions Bobby Layne and Doak
the best of taste."
Harry Solomon
Walker and Red Wings Gordie
Sylvia Solomon said,
Howe and Alex Delvecchio were
"When he retired in
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regular customers.
January, customers would say, 'Where are
Sylvia Solomon described her husband as
we going to buy clothes now?'
a super salesman who was kind and modest.
"He was just a real nice guy."
Rabbi Daniel B. Syme of Temple Beth
Mr. Solomon is survived by his wife,
El, who spoke at Mr. Solomon's funeral
Sylvia; daughters and sons-in-law Marilyn
Sunday at Ira Kaufman Chapel, said,
and Lawrence Gardner of Birmingham,
"Harry not only dressed others for success,
Risa and Michael McDonald of
he clothed himself— his soul — with dig-
Huntington Woods; son and daughter-in-
nity, kindness and love.
law Fred and Jackie Friedman of Milford;
"He was an exceptionally generous and
grandchildren Marc Garnder, Wendy
giving man who never boasted of his
Gardner and fiance Kevin Landau,
accomplishments, never sought public
Michelle Friedman, Lisa Friedman and
recognition. No one who sought Harry
Adam McDonald; brother-in-law Jerry J.
Solomon's help was ever turned away."
Cohen and sister-in-law Mona Cohen.
Rabbi Syme remembered purchasing a
He was the dear brother of the late
suit as a youth from Mr. Solomon. "He had
Beatrice Brett and the late Rose Shapiro.
a remarkable ability to make you feel you
Interment at Machpelah Cemetery.
were the most important person in the world
Contributions may be made to the Jewish
when he was taking care of you. When I
Association for Residential Care (JARC) in
wore that suit, somehow, I felt special."
Southfield. ❑

July 7, 1927 - July 13, 1998

In our lives,
with all we did,
We always knew,
We could count on you.

You filled our lives,
With courage and strength,
And helped us laugh
at our mistakes.

You taught us to reach,
For the top.
But never look down,
At those who did not.

Even now that you are gone,
We face each day,
With little fear,
For we sense, in our hearts,
Your presence is always near.

We miss you,
In so many ways,
But are thankful for,
The wonderful memories,
We have to share
Each and every day.

In our prayers,
And every day life,
Our love for you
Will continue for all eternity.

With Love,

From Your Children
Susie, Ruben, Ruthie,
Steven, Sammy, Randi,
Rochelle and Gary

And Your Grandchildren
Bryan, Jenny, Jason,

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Julie, Alyssa, Carly, Ian,
Adam, Aaron and Erika

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