David Nemenoff, 93, a long time Aurora, Illinois resident, passed away in Peoria, where he had been residing for the last four years.
He married Sylvia Greenholtz on January 20, 1946. Their wedding was the first occasion attended by the entire extended Nemenoff family since the beginning of World War II. They were married for 65 years prior to her death in March of 2011.
He is survived by his two children: Brian (and Kathy) Nemenoff originally from Aurora and now of Peoria and Marla (and Frank) Smith, both originally from Aurora and now residing in Clermont, Florida. He is further survived by three grandchildren, Benjamin (and Erin) Nemenoff of Memphis, Tennessee, Andrew (and Shannon) Nemenoff of Oswego, Illinois, and MaryKathryn (and Joshua) Annin of Peoria. He reveled in the company of his grandchildren and his five great grandchildren, Alyssa, Rachel, Leslie, Ethan, and Thomas.
David was a first generation American, born on October 2, 1920 in Chicago, as the eighth child of Benjamin and Rachel ("Rosie") Nemenoff.
He was predeceased by sisters, Sophie and Eva, and brothers Harry, Jack, Irving, and Martin. A third sister died at birth.
He, as well as his wife, were blessed with many friends both from their youth in Chicago as well as in Aurora.
The Nemenoff family was a close knit group as Rosie hosted an open dining room for family (and anyone else who might come) every Friday evening. There was always a crowd.
David and his family moved to Aurora in 1953 where he was employed with the Aurora Packing Company.
He was a dedicated member of Aurora's Temple B'nai Israel serving as a board member and president for many years. Despite celebrating his Bar Mitzvah as age thirteen, he decided to reprise the ceremony at age 83. The ceremony became quite an event, highlighted by a full page picture and story in the Beacon News
He was an active member of B'nai B'rith, a Jewish fraternal and service organization, serving as local chapter president and as a regional officer.
A rabid Chicago White Sox fan, he relished their 2005 World Series victory. He was an excellent bowler, avid golfer, and a devotee of classical orchestra music.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2014 from 9 A.M. until the funeral service at 10 A.M. at Temple B?nai Israel, 400 N. Edgelawn Dr., Aurora, followed by interment at Temple B?nai Israel of Lincoln Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Temple B'nai Israel, 400 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, Il 60506.
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