Dr. Ralph G. Geldbart
Dr. Ralph G. Geldbart
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Dr. Ralph G. Geldbart, 87, of Boynton Beach, FL., formerly of Charleston, passed away on March 9, 2011. Dr. Geldbart was born in Charleston, SC, February 21, 1924. He attended the Citadel and during WWII participated in the D Day invasion in Normandy, France on Omaha Beach. He was wounded twenty-nine days later and presented with the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for bravery in action.
Dr. Geldbart graduated from the University of Chicago and the Illinois College of Optometry and practiced Optometry in Charleston for approximately 50 years. He was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club, B'nai Brith, Allocation Committee of the Jewish Federation, Past President of Synagogue Emanu-El and one of the founders of the Mended Hearts Chapter at Roper-St. Francis Hospital where he served as Treasurer for six years.
Dr. Geldbart is survived by his loving and caring wife of 57 years, Madolyn Cohen Geldbart; two daughters: Laurie Shapiro (Ira) of Washington Township, NJ, Jill Gardner (Steven) of Atlanta, grandchildren Rachel Weigensberg (Stuart) of Boston, Jessica Ackerson (Matthew) of Chicago, Dana and Matthew Gardner of Atlanta, GA, and a great granddaughter, Jenna Weigensberg of Boston.
Services will be held at Synagogue Emanu-El at 1:00 pm, Sunday, March 13, 2011 followed by interment in Emanu-El Cemetery, "Maryville".
Contributions may be made in his memory to Synagogue Emanu-El, 5 Windsor Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 or Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, W. Palm Beach, FL, 33407-2387.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR., INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
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Cindy Smith
June 26, 2022
I worked for Dr Gelbart in the early 90s. He was the best boss. I felt like a family member not just an employee. I never knew we shared the same birthday, February 21. Rest in peace
Fredelle (Moyer) Ben-Avi
March 16, 2011
My sincere condolences to Madelyn and the family. I remember when Dr. Geldbart made my first pair of glasses - in 1950 -
March 13, 2011
Lynn + I wish to express our sincere condolences to Madolyn,Laurie,+ Jill and their respective family,s on the loss of her husband and their father and father-in-law and grandfather. He will truly be missed.
In the short period that we had to know Ralph he endeared himself to us not only with his wit and charm but for his elegance .He truly epitimised a southern gentleman
May the family be spared further sorrow
Love Lynn + Mike Weigensberg
March 12, 2011
My cousin "Ralphie" Geldbart was a kind and gentle person.
Faye Goldberg Miller
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Audrey Chubb
March 11, 2011
Dr. Geldbart was a wonderful person and exceptional eye doctor. He will be greatly missed. May GOD provide the family comfort and strength at this time.
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