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Darryl Wiesenthal Obituary
Darryl spent his entire career in retail; a career that began at Harold's in the Heights and continued at Nordstrom Galleria. His warm smile and his sweet disposition won him many loyal customers who became his friends. Darryl's kindness was legendary. He never met a stranger.
Darryl was a loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin and friend and will be missed by many. He is predeceased by his father, Harold Wiesenthal, his grandparents, Goldie and Emanuel Wiesenthal, his nephew, Jonathan Winkler, his uncles, Milton Wiesenthal and Arnold Walkow and his aunt and uncle Lillian and Buddy Pollak.
Darryl is survived by his mother, Eleanor Lonschein and her husband David, his brother, Michael Wiesenthal and his wife, Shelley, his sister, Tammy Winkler and her husband, John, his nephews and nieces Alexandra and Jared Wiesenthal and Sterling and Whitney Winkler, his aunt, Ruth Walkow and numerous cousins and friends.
Pallbearers are Lynn Ballard. Kenneth Caplan. Michael Caplan. Larry Feingersh. Richard Brown. Larry Stein. Brad Schultz. A C. Centeno.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Congregation Beth Yeshurun in the Freedman-Levit Sanctuary, 4525 Beechnut.
Following the service, interment will take place at Beth Yeshurun Cemetery, 1037 N. Post Oak Road.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made in Darryl's name to The Torah Project at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, 4525 Beechnut, Houston, TX 77096.
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Memories and Condolences
for Darryl Wiesenthal
Tim Moncrief
August 14, 2022
Nobody will know why you called me "Mohammad Moncrief and the Mohammad sisters. Our secret forever........
Kim Gavens
June 9, 2021
I'm very sorry to hear about Daryl! My dad, Hank Gavens, always bought clothes at Harold's, and Daryl and his dad Harold, and his brother Michael were always so kind to him. Me and my mother! I'm very sad to run across this obituary! Sending love and prayers to your family! He was so cute and nice!Kim Gavens
Shari Daughtry
October 4, 2012
I just learned of Darryl's passing this morning and was deeply saddened. I have known Darryl for years from shopping at Harold's and most recently at Nordstrom's. Darryl was always so sweet and kind and always interested in how me and my family were doing. What a loss of a dear sweet man. My sincere condolences to the entire Wiesenthal family.
Shari Daughtry
Jim Baker
September 1, 2012
Michael,
I just learned of Daryl's passing today, when I went to Nordstroms
and asked for him.
It was certainly a shock, especially coming shortly after your dad's passing.
My condolences to you and Daryl's family.
Jim Baker
Spring, Tx
Roy Moreno
July 1, 2012
I met Darryl in the early 70's when I was working for "Harold's In The Heights". His daddy, Harold, brought him in one Saturday and said to me, "Here Roy, give him some work to do here in the stock room." Once Harold left the room and I gave Darryl a project to do Darryl put his hands on his hips and looked up at me and said, "You can't tell me what to do....My daddy ownes this place." Daryyl made me laugh back then and he kept his sense of humor throughout his life. Darryl you will be greatly missed......
Rachell Holman-Hinojosa
June 27, 2012
Darryl was such a great man. He took my pilates and cycle classes, and he always had a smile on his face! He was such a pleasure to be around and he will be missed!!!
Rachell Holman-Hinojosa
June 15, 2012
Will miss my buddy from spinning classes at Trotter Family YMCA and seeing him at Post Oak Club. My heart goes out to his brother and sister and other family members.
Ray Marshall
Houston
Lynn Hoyt McIntyre
June 14, 2012
On behalf of the Hoyt family, we are heartbroken by your loss. Rest in peace, Darryl
kenny friedman
June 14, 2012
RIP Darryl. you were one of the good ones. peace&hugs to the entire Wiesenthal Family
The Smyers
June 13, 2012
Our prayers are with the Wiensenthal Family...
Holli McElroy-May
June 13, 2012
There are no words to describe how sadden I am at the loss of such a dear, sweet, generous soul. Darryl was truly one of the greatest gentlemen ever to grace the Earth. I am so sorry for your pain and loss. We will continue to pray for your strength and remember Darryl for the rest our lives.
Manuel & Luisa Alicea
June 13, 2012
Our hearts and prayers go out to you the Wiesenthal family.
Glenn Miller
June 13, 2012
Tammy, John and Family...As with Harold, I only had a handful of conversations with Darryl over the years...Most of them were during Rodeo Houston when he was manning the booth and selling lots of beautiful western styled shirts...As many have already stated here, you only had to meet Darryl once to feel like you'd been friends forever...Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Janis Newman
June 13, 2012
I am deeply saddened . My deepest sympathy to the entire Wiesenthal family . Darryl was a true gentleman and I will miss him so much. My heart breaks every time I walk into Nordstrom. The first thing I would do was look for Darryl. Gone too soon.
Carrie Haselmire
June 13, 2012
Through the toughest of days you held yourself with such pride. You were a gentle soul and a true inspiration to many.
Steve Strobel
June 13, 2012
I was in Darryl's class of '79 at Bellaire. Once you made friends with Darryl, you had a friend for life. Used to envy him on the sidelines of the Oiler games. What a nice person and class act he was.
Gail Terry
June 12, 2012
To the Family of Darryl: Iam very sorry for your loss, Darryl was a friendly, kind gentlemen who I worked with. He will be truly missed @ Nordstrom
Lawrence Taylor NORDEE, CC
June 12, 2012
I was saddened to stop at Nordstrom's only to be told that my Toastmasters Club TM member was no more. When I was President of the Post Oak Persuaders TM in 2010/2011, I could always count on Darrylto be on time and handle his roles in the club and meeting conscientiously. We miss you Toastmaster Darryl.
Marc Rutrough
June 12, 2012
Very sorry to read this.. His father, Harold was an old friend of my father.. What a great family that did so much for the City of Houston. RIP Harold and Darryl..
Shelly Schoenfelder
June 12, 2012
Darryl was a kind, sweet man, and he will be deeply missed. My deepest sympathy to the Wiesenthal family.
Sandy Barton
June 12, 2012
I had the pleasure of spending the past two and a half years with Darryl . We always were a comfort to one another. I will love and miss you always. You will always be my hero. Goodbye for now my love.
Lisa Waterwall
June 12, 2012
Many blessings of comfort for the Wiesenthal family and their kin, on their second loss. Darryl was pleasant to talk to every time I saw him in his dad's store.
DEREK DIAMOND
June 12, 2012
I AM TRULY SORRY TO HEAR OF DARRYL'S PASSING.HE WAS A VERY KIND AND GENEROUS HUMAN BEING.MAY GOD BLESS HIM.
June 12, 2012
Darryl will truly be missed by so many. My sincerest sympathy, along with heartfelt prayers to Michael and the Wiesenthal family. May God be with you and watch over all of you.
Carole Colletta Fawcett
Debbie Kurc
June 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Very sad to hear of Darryl's passing.
Trudi Gonseaux
June 12, 2012
Life is short, and I'm saddened by the loss of Darryl. I'll always remember him as knowledgeable, helpful and sometimes funny. He will be greatly missed.
June 12, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Wiesenthal family. They must know what a wonderful man Darryl was...
We wish you peace,
Joe Chorens and family.
Carol McAliley
June 12, 2012
I am in total shock to learn of Darryl's sudden and untimely passing. I just saw him at his father's service, but it wasn't until we decided to go to the cemetary that my husband and I really got to see and speak with the family, including Darryl, of course. I hadn't seen him in several years, but he was the same wonderfully genuine, friendly guy I had always known him to be. We embraced more than once and got to talk for a while. I am so thankful for that time with him. I am saddened beyond belief, and I will never forget Darryl and his warm smile. Sincerely, Carol Jamail McAliley
Grace McNeill
June 12, 2012
I met Darryl only a year ago when we began a weekly Leadership group together. Throughout the past year, Darryl underwent two major surgeries as well as the recent passing of his dad. During this time Darryl became amazingly self expressed and authentic. Darryl did the work on himself and left this world a Champion at the top of his game. He became a Leader and sets the example for the rest of us in his group. I will miss you, Darryl.
June 12, 2012
So sad to hear of Darryl's passing. Our prayers go out to the family.
Jimmy and Beverly Price
Trey Melcher
June 12, 2012
I met Darryl years ago at Bum Phillip's Golf Tournament out at Sugar Creek Country Club, and instantly was won over by his kindness, great sense of humor, and enjoyed a great tournament afternoon with him and Dan Pastorini talking about old Oiler days. Darryl helped us many times at his father's store in the Heights and even helped me in recent years at Nordstrom in the men's department. What a great loss for our community, and my condolences go out to his family. I will always remember the many great times I've had with Darryl.
June 12, 2012
Darryl's professionalism and caring attitude made me feel very special as a client of his. I will definately miss working with him!
Jim Giles (Houston,Texas)
Jerry Zodin
June 12, 2012
Carole & I are very saddened to leard of the passing of Darryl. Our sincere condolences to Michael and the entire Weisenthal family.
Julie Eisen
June 12, 2012
I feel blessed to have known Darryl, may he reast in peace.
Dave Frost
June 12, 2012
I had the pleasure of being his roomate while we both were new to life in Los Angeles, Ca. just after we both graduated from college in Texas
He was so much fun to be around, always excited about the simple things and always had something to laugh about. I always smile when I think of him and the blast we had for that brief year we spent as roomates and helping each other out.
June 12, 2012
I haven't seen Darrryl in many years but onky knew him as one of the sweetest
men I have ever met. He was beyond humble and had only kind words for everyone. I know he will be missed by all. All my prayers to Michael and the family.
denise and katie lucia
Kathy "Parker" Hoge
June 12, 2012
Darryl was a sweet man who will be missed at the POC. I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious brother.
David Herzog
June 12, 2012
Darryl possessed a kind and gentle spirit. I have known Daryl my whole life and was shocked to hear the news. May his memory be a blessing to all who had the pleasure of knowing him...My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Wiesenthal Family.
Paul Whiteley
June 12, 2012
Darryl was my first and best friend growing up. My prayers go out to his family.
Jim Zarnow
June 12, 2012
Michael, this is too much for one family. First your dad and now Darryl. My prayers are still with you and your family. May God be with you.
Larry Feingersh
June 12, 2012
Darryl was like a brother to me for 45 years. He was one of the kindess individuals I have ever known, a real gentleman. I have never heard anyone to say one negative thing about Darryl. Everyone liked him. I know everyone that knew him will miss him greatly.
joe pope
June 11, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of darryls passing darryl was my friend i shall miss him Joe Pope
Cathy A
June 11, 2012
I was blessed to have had a chat with Darryl just last Wed. He touched more lives than he could have ever realized. May he rest in peace.
Deana Connell-Born
June 11, 2012
My heart goes out to Micheal and his family. I have been keeping in touch with Darryl very recently on the internet. My dad was good friends with his dad. I remember him coming to our house when we were young. I'm blown away by the news. Very sadden and in total shock.
June 11, 2012
Darryl sold me every suit and tuxedo that I own; I am forever in his debt for his sense of style that I don't have. I miss his warm welcome and genuine concern for me and my family. Brent Larsen
Ronny Richker
June 11, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I knew Darryl and we were on the Houston Mission to Israel together. One of the nicest guys I've ever met. My condolences to the Wiesenthal Family.
Trish Frick
June 11, 2012
Prayers of comfort for the Wiesenthal family. I will miss seeing Darryl very much...
Mali Cole
June 11, 2012
I'm so sorry for you loss and the loss of a very dear friend. I will miss him very much, and I know he will be missed by all who knew him. God be with you all.
Dave Clark
June 11, 2012
Darryl was and always will be my definition of a true gentleman. I'm going to miss him.
Redd Stahl
June 11, 2012
God bless Darryl and his entire family. What a sad loss.
Kathy Holland
June 11, 2012
I was lucky enough to have seen Darryl for the first time in 24 years at Harold's funeral. We hugged and had a few laughs. That is the memory of Darryl I will always remember.
Barby Byers Holmes
June 11, 2012
I am so saddened to learn of Darryl's passing. He was such a real friend and wonderful man. He will be missed by many but I know we shall one day meet again. Prayers to the family
John romero
June 11, 2012
Darryl was one of the most hard working, kindest and positive co-worker and friend I have ever know. He will be greatly missed
Ken Condry
June 10, 2012
I went to work at the store on Darryl's twelfth birthday. Of course there was a cake and I did not know him then but I don't think a somewhat shy young man felt totally comfortable standing there celebrating in the middle of the sales floor. However, over the next couple of years, I would spend quite a bit of time with Darryl as he was made to come to my office to do his homework. I soon came to know a witty, gregarious and intelligent young man "Lightning" (his nickname) and I had many a conversation over the next 18 years. I can only say that he had a good heart and will be missed.
Elton (L.T.) Salinas
June 10, 2012
My prayers are with the Wiesenthal's ...RIP
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