Morton Hart Sachs
Louisville - Morton Hart Sachs, 85, of Louisville died in his sleep surrounded by loving family Monday, September 9, 2019. He lived a glorious and happy life of his own making in every way. He was born in South Bend, Indiana. He graduated with an MBA in finance from Indiana University.
Mort moved to Louisville and started his own investment advisory firm in 1960. A true maverick, he founded one of the earliest mutual funds; it was described by Money Magazine and Consumer Reports as one of the top funds in the country.
Mort served on countless boards and committees and, among others, was a founding member of the Healing Place, House of Ruth and Jefferson Club.
Mort believed his greatest accomplishment, outside of his family, was studying and saving the Navajo Sand Paintings & collection of Franc Johnson Newcomb. Along with his first wife, Corky, he fostered the spirituality of the Navajo people through their sand paintings, which were given to Dine College in a beautiful blessing ceremony. To add to the body of knowledge of the world was always Mort's inspiration. Therefore, he created the website thebodyofknowledge.org as his legacy.
He was a resident of Longboat Key for over 20 years and a lifelong regular at Stop 19 in Michigan City, Indiana on Lake Michigan.
Mort was a gentle soul, man of vision, titan of finance, and cherished and loyal partner and friend.
If you have occasion, please lift your Old Fashioned in a toast to Mort. Here's to that sweet two-year-old boy with a million-dollar smile who always came home from the shop with a dime's worth of candy when he only had a penny, to his self-titled "hamster brain" that never stopped working and made millions for so many, to the generous grandpa who was ever ready to stop the stock market for a quick cartoon and a chocolate bar, and to his immense desire to help others and his never ceasing ideas of how to help the homeless. His exuberance for life was only outshined by his exuberant love for his family and loving wife, Kathy.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 20 years, Kathleen Hart Sachs; his brothers, Harley L. Sachs (Ulla) and Charles I. Sachs; the mother of his children, Mary S. "Corky" Sachs; his children, Jenny Sachs Dobbins (Mark), Stephanie Sachs Sparks, and A. Nicholas Sachs (Lauri); his grandchildren, Kate Dobbins Bonner (Jeff), Anne Kash Barkeley (John), Mary Morton "Molly" Dobbins, Cassidy Haynes Sachs, Charles Jacob Sachs, Mary-Georgia Sophia Sparks, his step-children, Joanna Russell and William A. Russell; great grandchildren, Wesley, Jane, Sonny, and Stella, and a number of beloved nieces and nephews.
There will be a visitation/celebration of Mort's life well lived at Pearson's, 149 Breckenridge Lane, from 3:00 to 7:00 on Thursday, September 12, 2019.
The family asks that those interested in making a contribution in honor of Mort consider The Healing Place, 1020 W. Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202 and Wellspring, 225 W. Breckinridge Street, Louisville, KY 40203.
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My privilege to have Mort cross my path as a fraternity brother in Bloomington. God rest his soul.
Dr. Jerry Goldsmith
School
September 4, 2021
So sorry to hear about ur loss. Thinking of you! I had no idea until Hunter told me he heard something from Jason and I researched it to find out. Hope you all are ok! Take care! God Bless!!
Paige Shiarella
Family
October 1, 2019
Our sympathies to Mort's entire family.
He may now rest in our God's eternal peace.
Anthony and Mabel Esposito
Longboat Key, Fl
September 24, 2019
Arthyur Fell
September 12, 2019
Deeply saddened. Mort was a fraternity brother and was always a very gracious and respectful person.
Deepest condolences to his family.
Jerry Goldsmith
Jerry Goldsmith
September 12, 2019
a loved one
September 12, 2019
My heartfelt sorrow upon hearing of Mort's passing. He brought joy to all and was forever thankful for making our wedding a special event 30 years ago. My love to my extended family...Kathy, Corky, Jenny, Steffi, Nick and the grandchildren. Forever grateful he was part of my family
. Joyce Shiarella & Chris Andersen
September 11, 2019
So sorry to hear of Mort's death. He will be remembered with love and Kathy's care will always be admired. Kathy, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kitty and Ross Morrison Sarasota, FL
September 11, 2019
A true gentlemen, whose wisdom and contagious optimism will be missed.
Rest In Peace Mort!
Jim Joyce
September 11, 2019
a loved one
September 11, 2019
So sorry to hear of Mort's passing. He was a very special friend. We owned an airplane together and it was a joy to be around him. I always had a smile and a laugh. His "Hamster Brain" contained not only financial genius, but a sense of humor equaled by few. My condolences to all of his wonderful family.
David Baughman
September 10, 2019
Steffi, I'm so very sorry for your loss, I understand the pain of losing a Dad.
Prayers for you all,
Kim Fleming Davis
Kim Fleming Davis
September 10, 2019
What a beautiful and loving tribute to a very remarkable man. He will be missed but not forgotten. Can you imagine the trouble Mary Jane and Mort are going to get into? Thoughts and lots of hugs to the family!
Karen Kutz
September 10, 2019
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