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Louis Sobel Obituary
Passed away on Feb. 25, 2007 of respiratory failure. He was born Aug. 30, 1920 in Budapest Hungry. Grew up in Newark New Jersey in the Great Depression. Served WWII in Pacific theatre, Honolulu and Fiji Islands. Worked at Warner Brothers as a film editor. He was the principal and owner of "Happy Hour Day Care" in Santa Monica CA.
Survived by one son Nathan living in Oklahoma City OK and one Stepson Michael A. Schwinn of San Francisco CA. He loved to gamble and dance and had the gift of gab.
He will truly be missed and loved.
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michael schwinn
March 4, 2007
Lou was my step father we met in 1957 in Manhattan Beach CA I was 5 yrs old. Lou and my mother married and we moved into Santa Monica CA where they started the Happy Hour Day Care on 919 Montana Ave .Lou and I were father and son and belonged to the Indian guides we also belonged to the Vic Tanny/Jack La Lane gym and are life time members. Going on a number of field trips together,lou took me to Las Vegas in 1959 to stay at the Desert Inn for the week end . In 1963 he was one of my little League coaches, Santa Monica Kwanis american little league. At the age of 7 yrs Lou bought me my first 22 rifle. HE told me a lot about his life when he was in the US Navy, during WW 2. He served on a mine sweeped in the Asiatic Pacific Theater , 150 foot wooden ship searching for enemy ship mines. He was a signal man at the bridge of the ship, this where he told me he got a stomach ulcier, and was medically discharged in 1944.When I was 6 or 7 i asked him where him and my mom had met and he told me your mom found me in a cracker jack box. Haha of course they had met at the Surf Rider Inn at the Santa Monica pier area .Since they were Saturday night dance patrons at the surf riders.Also at the Paladium in hollywood Lawence Welk music hour they often talked to one of the violinists the LATE Bob Lido.In the 70's Lou got me my a mechanics job at the Santa Monica cab company. I later move to San Francisco. Mom and Lou eventualy divorced in 1982 and he resided in Reseda for the next 25 years. I still would visit him now and then when i visited Los Angles with my wife .Lou Sobel will be missed by me, and many other too. Michael Reed Lous's friend and neighbor thanks for all you have done for Lou and may GOD BLESS you for being Lous Guardian angel. and V.A. buddy. Michael Andrew Schwinn aka Mike Sobel.
Cindy Savala
March 2, 2007
Nathan it was a pleasure to have known you Dad. He seemed to enjoy life and although at his age I felt badly that he was living alone he always was so positive and after visiting him whether it be at home or at the convelescent home he made me feel better having talked with him. My condolences to you & your family, You had a great dad.
John & Rose Roman
March 1, 2007
We never met Louis Sobel, but we know Michael, my nephew-in-law, our prayers and thoughts are with you Michael and Susie. Love Aunt Rose and Uncle Johnny.
Sergio Munoz
March 1, 2007
It was a pleasure knowing this wonderful man who brought joy and happiness to many. May he rest in peace and my prayers are with Michael and his family.
Susie Savala Schwinn
March 1, 2007
Lou,
Was a great person, he was very positive and Happy. He loved woman, loved to talk and liked Jokes. He loved to story tell and he won a prize for the Jitterbug. He also loved to gamble. He was very friendly, people person.
He is in a happier place now, with all is buddies.
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