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Morton "Mort" GELLER

FUNERAL HOME

Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapel - St. Paul

671 Snelling Ave S

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Morton GELLER Obituary

Age 85 Of St. Paul Passed away on Oct. 27, 2012, at Madonna Living Center, Rochester, MN. Born in St. Paul, Mort was the youngest of 5 children. He married his childhood sweetheart Vivian Lee Sinykin. Mort was a WWII Veteran who sold jewelry with his brothers Morrie and Howie at Rogers Jewelers, downtown. Well respected for his salesmanship and honesty, was a member of the Shrine, the Masons, and the Optimists. Morton earned a business degree from Macalaster Collage, started a real estate brokerage and bought Northwestern Jewelry in the St. Paul building on 5th St. Mort had his office until March of 2012. He nurtured his employees and his compassion was well known. Mort was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian; brothers, Nate, Morrie, Howie; and sister, Ruth. Mort worked hard and loved life, he loved fishing, boating and cars. Mort is survived by son, Ron Blair Geller and wife Lisa; daughter, Lori Lynn Geller; partner, Doris Olmchenk; nieces and nephew, and his large and loving extended families. Mort loved people, the challenge of a sale, telling really good stories, and really bad jokes. He leaves a legacy of a man who lived life as a gentleman and mentor, who taught by example. He will be missed. Graveside service TUESDAY, 1:00PM, TEMPLE OF AARON CEMETERY, Dale and Larpenteur, St. Paul. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Madonna Living Community Foundation of Rochester. Hodroff-Epstein 651-698-8311 www.hodroffepstein.com

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Published by Pioneer Press on Oct. 28, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Morton GELLER

20 Entries

Bernie Menge

April 14, 2013

I will miss our yearly conversations and greetings.

Sherry Daugherty

April 14, 2013

We are all so sorry to hear of Mort's death, I am so heartbroken over his passing. Mort has been a client and friend for almost 20yrs and he will be missed greatly.
From all of us at ABC Tax Service in Maplewood.

allynne burg

December 5, 2012

so sorry to here of Mort's passing. deepest sympathy. it was a pleasure doing bussines with him. alwasys helpful and cheerful

Kathy Berg

November 24, 2012

I am so sorry to learn of Mr. Geller's passing. My parents did business with Rogers Jewelers when I was a child and I continued to do business with Mort Geller until I recently went to his store and was saddened to see it no longer there. I will always remember the everlasting smile and the kind words he had for my parents and how he came to know my family and always asked how my children were doing. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Suzanne Palodichuk

November 22, 2012

Mort had added my wedding set to my mother's ring with my father's 32nd Degree Mason diamond and the stone my husband had brought back from his business trip from South Africa. I stopped in 7 or 8 times to tell him how many compliments I continued getting on it. It is beautiful and I feel I have my mother, father and husband with me and everytime I look at it I always think of Mort. He was very kind and gracious and I will miss him. He had moved to the bldg. that I had had my business in. He will be greatly missed. He had also replaced a cracked pearl in a ring that my husband had brought me from Japan. He will always be blessed by me.

Audra and Jim Small

October 31, 2012

Uncle Mort was a charming, fun, memorable man who we know will be deeply missed. We're thinking of his family and sending our very best.

gina bogotty

October 30, 2012

Of the handful of 'ONE OF A KINDS' that one meets in a lifetime, Mort was on top of the list! For the past eleven years Mort has been the best pretend father-in-law a girl could have. A kind, compassionate and generous man, I will miss him greatly and cherish his memory. My deepest condolences to all the Gellers and Olmschenks who loved him dearly. Love You Morty-Luigi

Julie Rappaport

October 30, 2012

Uncle Mort-a class act with a clown humor and twinkle in his eye each time he tickled your funny bone. May he return to his loved ones in peace, and may those left behind be comforted with their memories. The world is a better place for his presence.

Nancy Sinykin

October 30, 2012

Mort, you will be missed. You were a real sweetie. My family and I have many fantastic memories of our times together. Xoxo

Amy O'Hare

October 29, 2012

What a sweet man Mort was! I enjoyed seeing him every day these past months! He will be greatly missed at Madonna Towers! My sympathy to his whole family!

Clark and Sue Looney

October 29, 2012

Mort was always so much fun to be with. He was such a gentleman and had so many friends. We will always remember the good times we had together.

Pam Duncan (Balda)

October 29, 2012

Lori -
I was so sorry to hear about Mort over the week-end. My sympathy to you and to all the family and friends he left behind, as I know he will be greatly missed. I haven't seen him in a couple of years, but I will always remember the fun we had with him during our high school years and the years you and I lived together. He was a funny,compassionate, caring man and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of his company.

Angie Fisher

October 29, 2012

Grandpa Morty, You meant so much to the family. You were our grandfather and great grandfather for over 20 years and you will be missed dearly. All your jokes and your humor! You will not be forgotten! Love you with all my heart!

Linda Bergman

October 28, 2012

I had the great pleasure Of being Mort's Nurse
at Madonna Towers. He was a true gentleman And a wonderful person. He loved his family And friends And spoke Of you often. My deepest sympathies.

October 28, 2012

We will miss Mort so very much, he was a very special part of our family. My kids loved and adored him and thought of him as Grandpa Morty. He was always so kind and loved to play tricks on the kids and made them laugh.With deepest sympathy from your friends at this time of sadness. Charlie,Wendy, Cailey and Heather Class

Brian and Sharon Mullaney

October 28, 2012

We will miss those wonderful conversations with Mort. Always came away happy for the visit. He was a kind, loving, gentle man.

October 28, 2012

My deepest sympathies to your entire family. I've been Mort's neigbor, across the hall, for 22 years and can honestly say he was one of the kindest, funniest men I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. He will be deeply missed by many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Warmest regards,
Kerri McHale

Cathi Oskow

October 28, 2012

We'll miss Uncle Mort. He was a great guy, a

I will miss Uncle Mort. He was a great guy who loved family, a great story teller, and always had a twinkle in his eye. My condolences to Lori, Ron, Lisa, Doris. My condolences to the other family members who will miss him, as well.

October 28, 2012

Mort was a big part of our family. We loved him and will miss him greatly. The many memories of the good times we had together will be in our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ron, Lisa, Lori and all the family. Our sincere condolences. Ron & Rene Schroeder

Ron Lovich

October 28, 2012

Ron & Lori,
My deepest sympathies to you. Cousin Mort was a great guy. I have some very fond memories of him that I will cherish.

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