Thelma Rosenberg Kreitman

Thelma Rosenberg Kreitman, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023, with her family by her side.

She was born March 23, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky, just a few weeks after the Great Ohio River Flood. She was the third child of Abe (Alvin) and Celia Rosenberg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Emanuel Kreitman, who passed in December 1986, and her son Richard Kreitman who passed in March of 2013.

She was also preceded in death by each of her three siblings, sister Ethel Mitzman (Leonard), brother Samuel Rosenberg (Shirley; deceased), and brother Leonard Rosenberg (Marie).

Thelma is survived by her sons Irving, and Alvin (Jayme); grandchildren: Cailey, Eran (Melissa), and Cristie Corum (James); and great-grandchildren Jacob, Hailey, and Zachary. She had a deep love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and valued every moment spent with them. Additionally, she leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, whom she loved dearly and cherished until the end of her life.

So many friends, cousins, and even distant relatives will be quick to tell you how strong of a person Thelma was and how much of an impact she had on their lives. She was fearless and smart, loved her family and friends, and made a difference in people's lives. She raised three sons, one handicapped, while her husband traveled for work many months out of the year. Thelma became her nieces' and nephews' favorite aunt and a best friend to many.

In her younger years, she was a devoted reader and crossword puzzle solver. Thelma was creative and even toyed around with writing a short story and a full-length novel, which she never published. She always enjoyed debating politics and world issues. Some would call her over-opinionated, and nearly everyone called her smart.

Thelma faced a lot of adversity in her life; along with her own ongoing battle with various illnesses, she lost her husband at age 50 and was forced to find a way to support herself. She went to work for several years and started investing, and in doing so, she was able to build a nest egg for herself and continue to help her sons be successful in life after losing their father.

Her family will forever remember her as their cherished Mom, their Aunt, their cousin, their friend, and their Bubbie (and Bub as Zachary affectionately called her).

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Herman Meyer & Son, Inc., with the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Keneseth Israel Cemetery.

In memory of Thelma, donations may be made to Keneseth Israel Congregation