Stephen Kogan

July 15, 2011

When Steve went back to Japan in the 1950’s, I thought it would be the last time I would hear from him. Low and behold, about 50 years later he tracked me down in California and we have been in communication since that time. So when his son Jay called and told me of Steve’s passing it hit me like a ton of bricks..
I had recently sent Steve a book entitled “The Greatest Ballpark Ever” about Ebbets Field where the Brooklyn Dodgers played baseball. We...

OUR SISCEREST SYMPATHY TO MIKI, THE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.
TINA & MARVIN GINSBURG

Steve was an integral player in taking a financially troubled Wisconsin furniture manufacturer (Joerns) to the position of undisputed leadership in hospital beds and furniture for nursing homes in the United States as a long tenured salesman and regional manager. We had the privilege of working with him as colleague and friend for many years.

Mary and Ray Nass
Stevens Point, WI

My deepest sympathy.

Gil Florsheim
P.S. 161
Brooklyn, N.Y.

I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that soon death will be a thing of the past and you may see Stephen again, alive and in good health. Till then, you are in my prayers.