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LEONARD M. GOLDSTEIN

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D. O. McComb and Sons - Foster Park

6301 Fairfield Ave.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

LEONARD GOLDSTEIN Obituary

Name: Visitation for LEONARD M. GOLDSTEIN
Start: 2018-04-23T09:30:00.000Z
End: 2018-04-23T10:30:00.000Z
Location: Achduth Vesholom Temple

LEONARD M. GOLDSTEIN, 97, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018, in Carmel, Ind. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on Sept. 27, 1920, he was the son of Rose and Mitchell Goldstein. He graduated from Ohio State University, and soon moved to Fort Wayne, where he lived with his wife Rikki for the next 71 years. He worked in export management, spending the bulk of his career with the company he founded, Midland, Inc. Len's civic engagement occupied him until a few weeks before his death, including serving on the boards of local arts organizations, civil and constitutional rights groups, community physical and mental health providers, and institutions devoted to Jewish community life. He also served a term as president of the Fort Wayne Community Schools Board. A passionate advocate of fairness and justice, as well as his views on how to achieve them, he was a frequent contributor to the OpEd page of the Fort Wayne newspapers. Len is survived by his wife, Rikki; his children, Michael, Steven, Jan Goldstein and Lisa Post, and his grandchildren, Ben and Jon Barefoot, Amanda and Anya Goldstein, and Cort, Arlee, Zach, and Kailee Post; several great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marianne Wheeler of Tucson, Ariz. Service is 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2018, at the Achduth Vesholom Temple, 5200 Old Mill Road, with visitation one hour prior. Burial ceremony at Lindenwood Cemetery; well-wishers are invited to a luncheon gathering back at the Temple. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne, Ind. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the ACLU or Planned Parenthood. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.McCombAndSons.tributes.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Apr. 22, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for LEONARD GOLDSTEIN

15 Entries

Jill Long Thompson

April 25, 2018

Dear Rikki,

Don and I are very sorry. One of the greatest gifts of my years in public service has been knowing you and Len. I learned a great deal from you and your husband, and always appreciated your kindness, support, and friendship.

Len was a talented and generous leader, and the world is a better place for his having been here. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jill Long Thompson

Lois Steere

April 24, 2018

Dear Rikki & Family:

I first met Leonard Goldstein when I worked at Platka Export and new in Ft. Wayne.
Then in later years, I knew him through Allen C. Steere in Rotary and Quest Club.
He was so kind to pick Allen up for Rotary when Allen was unable to drive due to macular degeneration.
Our thanks to Len for his contribution to the community.
Rikki, I am sorry I couldn't extend my sympathy in person but I was with you in spirit.
Sincerely,
Lois Steereeawhi

Belinda Dean

April 23, 2018

Rikki and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Leonard was a devoted man, strong in his faith and beliefs and devoted to family and helping others. He will be truly missed. Love, Prayers and Blessings to you all.

John Kowalczyk

April 23, 2018

My deepest sympathies to Rikkii and family. We lost a good neighbor, good Rotarian, and good man.

Ty Reed

April 23, 2018

My father came to Ft. Wayne in the 60's when Leorard gave him a job. Needless to say, if it weren't for Leonard, I would never have called Ft. Wayne my home. Thank you Leonard.

John and Beth Beams

April 23, 2018

Beth and John Beams send our love and best wishes to Rikki and the entire Goldstein family. We have known Len Goldstein pretty much our entire adult lives. We have looked up to him as an inspiring role model of brilliance, passion, equanimity, and ethics, with the soul of the consumate progressive activist. We have felt his solid presence and support in our work at the Metro Commission, Planned Parenthood, Center for Nonviolence and in the ant-racist initiative of Virginia Blackburn. From Lenny, we learned the art of living in community. He will be forever missed, forever remembered. Our marriage of many years has drawn inspiration from the example of Rikki and Len, as a couple. Even as they established individual identities, they worked as one, with evident deep love and undying respect for each other. When you saw them together in public, you knew all was well with the world. We hold you two in tender reverence.

Claudette Einhorn

April 22, 2018

A gentle man who lived his values. He will be greatly missed.

Nancy Cripe

April 22, 2018

My condolences to Rikki and the family. What a difference Len's 71 years of life, leadership and service made to the Fort Wayne/Northeast Indiana community! His strong, persistent, public voice speaking up for justice, equality, and progressive, humanitarian values helped make Northeast Indiana a better place to live, work and play. Much respect to a life well lived.

Rhonda Gerson-Hurwitz

April 22, 2018

So very sorry to hear of the loss. I will always remember the beautiful pictures of Mr. and Mrs. Goldstein taken with my parents in their younger years. His fabulous letters to the Editor in the Ft. Wayne newspapers were always absolutely correct (in my opinion). Sympathy to all the family.

Dee Herman

April 22, 2018

I was saddened to read Mr. Goldsrein's obituary in the paper today. His intelligent, insightful letters to the editor will be sorely missed. Obviously he lived a long, productive life that benefited many. My accept my sincere I5haW condolences for your family.

BILL & PAT ANTHIS

April 22, 2018

BILL AND PAT ANTHIS EXTEND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.

April 22, 2018

Len was a great advocate for justice and a key supporter of desegregating the Fort Wayne schools. I was honored to count him as a friend and ally.

Larry Hayes

Carol Durham

April 22, 2018

Len was and is a credit to his family, his community and his faith. His humor and sensitivity to injustice were his tools of change.

April 22, 2018

My sincere condolences to Rikki and the rest of the family in their loss 0f their beloved Leonard. The community has lost a "gem". He was one that was always part of the solution. Seeking justice and fairness where it was warranted in his community. A rare assets in many now days. May he rest in peace. Rosa A. Gerra

Larry Hayes

April 22, 2018

Len was a great ally in the battle to desegregate Fort Wayne Schools. I also considered him a good friend.
His passion for justice in this city will be sorely missed.

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