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Alfred Cahn Obituary

Cahn, Alfred L. Passed away February 4, 2016 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Ilse Cahn (nee Stadler). Cherished father of Dennis (Sheryl) Cahn. Loving grandfather of Arianna (Zach) Elkins and Aaron Cahn. Alfred was blessed, after Ilse's passing, to have two wonderful women in his life: the late Miriam Ben Shemuel and Irene Morgan. Further survived by other loving relatives and dear friends. Funeral services Monday, February 8 at 11:00 AM at Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Fox Point. Burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, 2615 W. Cleveland Ave., Milw. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to Congregation Shalom Music Fund would be appreciated. GOODMAN-BENSMAN Whitefish Bay Funeral Home 4750 N. Santa Monica 414-964-3111 www.goodmanbensman.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Feb. 6, 2016.

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Ben Shemuel

February 12, 2021

Alfred was a good, loving man. He and my mother, Miriam Ben-Shemuel, were lucky to have found each other and shared some joy.

Paul Burstein

February 13, 2016

He was a kind and gentle man and very patient as a teacher. I was a terrible piano student but enjoyed our times together. He gave me very good advice--if you want to go to Carnegie Hall, buy a ticket and don't quit your day job! I am so sorry to learn of his passing.

Don Summers

February 9, 2016

I am sorry to hear of "Mr. Cahn's passing. me and my two brothers took piano lessons from Mr. Cahn in the late 1950's while we lived in Shorewood. We all remember his kind and gentle presence and the stick on stars he would bestow upon us at the completion of our accomplishing a lesson. The world works in mysterious ways-it has been 55 years since I attempted to locate Mr. Cahn's whereabouts, only to reach out to the JCC yesterday and learn of his passing.

Denise Leving

February 8, 2016

Dennis, so sorry to learn of the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

student Fox Point

February 8, 2016

Same scenario, my piano teacher who talked with an accent. He was a professional teacher. I didn't do well. I had 7 years of Mr. Cahn's teaching the classics. Me and then to Peggy Brill who became a pianist.

Christopher Hoar

February 7, 2016

To my dear friend and mentor Alfred...you will sorely be missed, but not ever forgotten in my lifetime. In the 20 years of time in which we came to know each other were always cherished...even the piano lessons; which I was never good at preparing for. But you did not ever scold me for that...too much...and instead you preferred to be my friend and just shared your own experiences in life along with your beautiful music. All of it was very special to me. Thank you. Thank you for a life well lived and including all the suffering you endured; which no doubt formed you into the loving human being you were. I was blessed to be in your presence and for you to be in my life.

I know that you are now blessed in eternal life to always know the joy of God's eternal love now and forever. Shalom!!! As always...Chris

February 6, 2016

My deepest condolences. May the words at Isaiah 35:5,6 give you comfort and hope in the difficult days to come.

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Feb

8

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Congregation Shalom,

7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd,, Fox Point., WI

Feb

8

Burial

Greenwood Cemetery,

2615 W. Cleveland Ave.,, Milwaukee, WI

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4750 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay, WI 53211

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