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David Myers Obituary

Myers David G. Myers, age 62, passed away on September 26, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Kertesz Myers; children, Dov, Saul, Isaac, and Miriam; mother, Jessie Myers (Robert Hutson); father, Donald Myers; brother, Bruce (Rene) Myers; sister, Diana Myers Hyatt and Aimee Myers (Jonathan Molnar). Beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend, and chevruta partner, he will be missed by all who knew him. David earned his Ph.D. from Northwestern University. He was an English Professor at Texas A&M and a Professor at Ohio State University at the Melton Center for Jewish Studies. He was a published author and a renowned literary critic. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 29th at EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main St. with Rabbi Howard Zack officiating. Burial will follow at New Beth Jacob Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the Myers' residence on Monday following interment; Tuesday -Thursday Minyan at 7:30 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.; and Minyan 7:30 a.m. on Friday. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Zusman Hospice or the research fund of Dr. Steven Clinton at the James Cancer Hospital in his memory. Online guestbook at www.epsteinmemorial.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2014.

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Nicole Janecka

September 11, 2015

Mrs. Myers- It was not until I received my bounced-back email from OSU that I found this posting. The email I was trying to get to your husband is below.

Professor Myers,

I hope this email finds its way to you. I have been googling all morning trying to find valid contact information. I made a post on facebook today that was a tribute to Texas A&M and you. I met my college roommate and very best friend in your American Lit class in the Fall of 2001. Angela Marin and I sat next to each other for almost a month without striking up a conversation until the tragedy of 9/11 struck. It was that day that you made our class of 400+ stand and pray together. It was something, at that time, that needed to be done. To me, it was your way of unifying students from various walks of life and religious beliefs. At the time I did not appreciate the significance of your choice to pray instead of discussing whatever book it was we were reading. Every anniversary of 9/11, I look back and become more and more proud that I was at Texas A&M and had a professor who was man enough to let us fall apart and rebuild together. I hold your decision to pray with us that day in the highest regard.

I just want to say thank you for being a man of honor and integrity. On 9/11/01, you exemplified what it means to be an Aggie!

Gig Em & God Bless!

-Nicole 04

Renetta Duckens

October 4, 2014

I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss Dr. Kertesz. My love is extended to you, the children and both families. I love you very much.

October 1, 2014

I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May his memories continue to be a blessing to all of you.

Michelle Shotlow
TCH/Cardiology Dept.

Cathy Umeh

September 30, 2014

So very sorry to hear of this sad news. It's really unfortunate. I will keep you and your family in my daily prayers. Please accept my sympathy, and take heart. My love to the kids.

Bill Webster

September 29, 2014

I was lucky enough to meet David when our sons played baseball together. I feel even more fortunate to have had him for a class my last quarter at OSU. His love and commitment to his family, his faith, baseball, literature and critical thought continue to be an inspiration and example. This as a truly good man.

?? ?? ? ??? ? ? - May his soul be bound up in the eternal bond of life.

Kim Zacks

September 29, 2014

We extend thoughts, prayers, and many condolences to you. We are so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing. With sympathy and love, Kim and Ariela Zacks

(And Ariela especially sends her love and prayers to Isaac. She is thinking of you.)

?? ?? ? ??? ? May his soul be bound up in the eternal bond of life"

Kim Zacks

September 29, 2014

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