PAUL BODNER

PAUL BODNER Paul Bodner, "Mr. Lemonade," has passed away at 68. Paul S. Bodner, known by his friends and fans as Mr. Lemonade, died peacefully Dec. 21, 2014, in Las Vegas. Paul was a true Renaissance man, a husband, father, grandfather and brother, but also a teacher, writer, speaker, humorist, actor, volunteer and "Rabbinister." He was born in Teaneck, N.J., to Ruth and Milton Bodner, and attended the University of Maryland on a soccer scholarship. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, and was very active in community theatre. Paul spent the bulk of his career as a medical recruiter and the author of The Lemonade Series books. In Las Vegas, he was engaged in multiple community and philanthropic causes, including AIPAC, the JCC, the Jewish Federation and NF Hope. Paul's greatest pride was in his family. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; sons, Zack (Ronit) and Gabe (Tamara); stepchildren, Wendy Blaney (Scott), Adam Millstein (Nancy) and Jason Millstein (Melissa); and grandchildren, Talia, Noah, Elie, Ethan and Orly Bodner, Jessica and Alex Nathan, Jack Millstein and Jake Blaney; sister, Susan Katz, her husband, Bernie Katz, and their children, Ralph Katz (Bonnie) and Debbie Berkelhammer (Carl); as well as numerous cousins and friends. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at King David Memorial Chapel, 2697 E. Eldorado Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89123. Contributions may be made in Paul's memory to The Caring Place, Nathan Adelson Hospice or NF Hope.