Jerome Efron

Jerome Harold "Yosef Hershel" Efron died in his sleep at the age of 100 with his son and beloved daughter-in-law at his side.
Jerry was born in Minneapolis, MN, to Max and Helen Efron. He served with honor in the United States Navy in the Pacific in World War II. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and joined his father in the garment industry, selling thread to manufacturers.
Jerry married Beatrice Serber in 1948. A very devoted couple, they raised their two sons devoted to family and Jewish values. The family moved to Johnson County, KS in 1951, and Jerry continued in the thread trade until the 1980s, followed by 25 years doing tax return preparation.
Jerry and Bea were active members at Kehilath Israel Synagogue. He served for years on behind-the-scenes committees such as Bikur Cholim, visiting the sick. His service was always meaningful but never showy.
In 2016, after the death of his beloved wife and oldest son Bruce, Jerry moved to Baltimore to be with his son Mike (Menashe) and extended family.
Jerry is survived by his son Menashe and his beloved daughter-in-law Bari Tulchinsky Efron; his grandchildren Erica (Matt) Barnes, Joshua Efron, Ruhama Efron, Noam (Leah) Efron, Hillel (Rivkah) Efron, Merav Levine, Libi (Yaakov) Frager, Ben-Zion (Ilana) Efron, 30 great/great-great grandchildren and legions who will follow, very beloved sister-in-law Adele Sherman and devoted nephews and nieces.
Jerry Efron was a man who impressed everyone with his ability to watch his words carefully. When he spoke, it was with gentle wisdom and good humor. He inspired his descendants with the imperative to be honest, helpful, patient, and engaged with the Jewish community. May his memory be a blessing for all.
In Lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Jerome's honor to:
-KC KOSHER MEALS on WHEELS Program
8800 West 103 Street OP KS 66212
or online at www.torahkc.org/koshermeals
-Bikur Cholim of Baltimore, Inc.
2833 Smith Ave., #242
Baltimore, MD 21209
https://baltimorebikurcholim.org/donate/
Shiva will take place at BIAV Synagogue
9900 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66212
Mincha/Maariv at 6:50
Shiva hours after maariv until 9
Thursday morning 7:30-9
Jerome Efron: Zoom Funeral Service
Jul 24, 2024 02:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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