Harry Schechter

Harry Schechter Harry Schechter, devoted husband, father, grandfather and Austin Businessman, passed away at age 90 on January 2, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elaine; daughter, Jodi Karren; sons, Steven, Paul and daughter- in-law Robin, Mark and daughter- in-law Charisse. Harry had 10 loving grandchildren. Harry was born in Pittsburgh, PA, in 1920. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps during World War II. In 1959, Harry moved to Austin where he founded Sweet One Hour Cleaners on Congress Avenue, a landmark downtown Austin enterprise which he later expanded to many other locations throughout the city. He retired at age 75. Harry enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, playing tennis, dancing and reading. Affectionately known as Mr. Sweet, he always had a smile and enjoyed his customers. The family gratefully acknowledges the special caregivers of the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple, Tex., and Vista Care Hospice. Graveside funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Cook-Walden Capitol Parks Cemeteries, 14501 North Interstate 35, Pflugerville, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. http://www.alz.org/index.asp; or The National Parkinson Foundation, http://www.parkinson.org. http://www.alz.org/index.asp;http://www.parkinson.org