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True Integrity
Ronelle Grier
Contributing Writer
S
tuart Hertzberg, devoted husband,
father and grandfather; dedi-
cated community leader; and well-
respected attorney, colleague and mentor,
died Nov. 4 at age 86.
Stuart, who resided in Novi with his
wife, Marilyn, earned a national reputation
as a leading bankruptcy and reorganiza-
tion attorney, first at Hertzberg, Jacob and
Weingarten, where he generously mentored
many younger lawyers, and later at the
Pepper Hamilton law firm, which his firm
merged with in 1989.
He was active in numerous professional
organizations, serving as president of the
Commercial Law League of America and
a director of the American College of
Bankruptcy. He was an active member of
the American Bar Association, where he
chaired many of the committees he served
on. He also received the President's Award
from the Metropolitan Bar Association, its
highest honor.
Bill Cohen, an attorney who began his
legal career working for Stuart and later
became one of his business partners, spoke
at the funeral service about his former men-
tor, colleague and close friend.
"Stuart was always well prepared, always
up to date on the issues, strong in his opin-
ions but always fair:' said Cohen, who was
also a cousin through marriage. "He was the
premier statesman, able to read people and
WILLIAM
BURNSTEIN, 77, of
Berkley, died Nov. 7, 2013.
He is survived by his
daughters, Robin E.
Burnstein of Monroe,
Arden S. Burnstein of
Huntington Woods; sis-
Burnstein
ter, Harriet Burnstein of
Huntington Woods.
Mr. Burnstein was the beloved husband of
the late Sandra Burnstein.
situations like no one else; and his clients
principles into action, becoming a local and
loved him"
national leader in the Democratic Party. He
Stuart was deeply committed to helping
attended six national Democratic conven-
others, especially in Israel and the local
tions as a delegate, taking his family along
Jewish community He served as president
so they could learn firsthand what was
of Jewish Vocational Service
important to him.
(JVS) and had a lifelong
His wife, Marilyn, was only
involvement with the Jewish
16 when she met Stuart on
Federation of Metropolitan
a blind date, but she knew
Detroit, winning the organiza-
immediately he was "the one:'
tion's Lifetime Achievement
By the time she was 18, they
Award in 2006. He was the
were married, forming a spe-
founding co-chairman of the
cial partnership that lasted 63
Partnership 2000 Steering
years.
Committee and the Israel and
"He was a lot of fun, very
Overseas' Committee, the
Stuart He rtzberg
bright, very loving and
chairman of Federation's 1990
extremely caring:' said Marilyn.
Demographic Study and the
"I don't think anyone could
Community Services Division, and an hon-
ask for a husband who was more kind and
orary member of its board of governors.
caring:
At the funeral service, Rabbi E. B.
When Marilyn decided to go back to col-
"Bunny" Freedman, who officiated with
lege to pursue her own career, Stuart was
Rabbi Michael Moskowitz and Cantor
supportive and encouraging; and he was
Penny Steyer of Temple Shir Shalom in West never too busy to show his love with roman-
Bloomfield, praised the outstanding integri- tic gestures such as flowers, cards and other
ty of his longtime friend. Freedman recalled tokens. Together they raised three children,
the time he and Stuart traveled together to
who inherited many of their father's values,
Israel to start Partnership 2000, a program
including his passion for the law.
created to develop and foster long-term rela-
One of Stuart's greatest pleasures was
spending time with his family — playing
tionships between Jewish communities in
Michigan and the Central Galilee.
cards with the grandchildren, enjoying fam-
"He showed us the way:' said Freedman,
ily outings and Sunday meals. Despite his
"showed us how on both sides you had to be demanding schedule, he made it a priority
conciliatory, to work together and respect
to be home for dinner and to attend impor-
everybody:'
tant family events, even when it meant
Stuart believed in putting his political
rushing back from a business trip.
Nephew Larry Shulman spoke at the
funeral service about his "Uncle Stu' a man
with a brilliant legal mind and an unsur-
passed devotion to his family. He said his
uncle was like a second father to his nieces
and nephews, taking time to give advice
about career decisions and other matters.
He taught by example, demonstrating that
family was of paramount importance, no
matter how busy one became.
"He taught us to be passionate about
things that are important, not to be a
bystander ... but to get involved and help
affect change Shulman said.
Mr. Hertzberg is survived by his beloved
wife, Marilyn Hertzberg; daughter and sons,
Cathy Hertzberg, Robert (Julie) Hertzberg
and John Hertzberg (Lynn Goldberg);
grandchildren, Jacob, Jamie and Sydney
Hertzberg; many loving nieces, nephews,
great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and a
world of friends.
He was also the dear brother of the late
Herbert (the late Eleanor) Hertzberg and
the late Barbara (the late Harvey) Geller,
and the brother-in-law of the late Barbara
(Gerald) Manko.
Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made to Yad Ezra,
Stuart and Marilyn Hertzberg Fund, 2850
W. 11 Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072, (248)
548-3663, www.yadezra.org ; or Jewish
Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, 6735
Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301,
(248) 642-4260, www.jewishdetroit.org.
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ❑
Contributions may be made to a char-
ity of one's choice. Services and interment
were held at Hebrew Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial
Chapel.
Jaime Beth Garber; the devoted son of the
late Harold and the late Ruth Garber.
Interment was at Clover Hill Park
Cemetery. Contributions may be made
to Children's Leukemia Foundation
of Michigan, 5455 Corporate Drive,
Suite 306, Troy, MI 48098, www.
leukemiamichigan.org ; American
Lung Association of Michigan, 25900
Greenfield Road, Suite 401, Oak Park, MI
48237, www.lungusa.org . Arrangements
by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
STANLEY "BUZZ" GARBER, 66, of
Bloomfield Hills, died Nov. 10, 2013.
He was a builder and owner of
Tamarac Building Co. and managing
partner of Gardenia Gardens in Royal
Oak.
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Mr. Garber is survived
by his wife of 42 years,
Bonnie Garber; son,
Michael Garber; sisters
and brother-in-law, Judi
and Barry Freund, and
Margy Santacreu; nieces
and nephews, Amy and
Garber
Kevin Goldman, Brian
Freund and Allison Santacreu; great-neph-
ews, Max and Zack Goldman.
He was the cherished father of the late
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