Paul R. Weisman

- Weisman, Paul R. Age 81, of Minnetonka, and Palm Springs, CA. Preceded in death by beloved wife Rivian (nee Hechter), to whom he was married for 56 yrs. until she passed away March 18, 2002. Parents Abe & Sarah Weisman; brother Irving Weisman; and sister Shirley Stein. Survived by daughter Parrel Weisman Caplan; sons Billy Weisman and David Weisman; grandchildren Chloe and Alyssa Caplan, Aly and Charlie Weisman and Sarah Weisman; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Paul was born and raised in North Mpls. and graduated from North High in '40. Paul was a successful businessman who worked with his father, Abe and brother, Irving to build the A. Weisman Co. Founded in 1932 it grew to be a leading candy and tobacco distributor and was eventually acquired by the Carlson Companies in 1978. After the sale of his company he remained active in business by brokering liquidations in his industry. Paul served as a director of the First Produce State Bank. He was a member of the Mpls. Masonic Lodge #19, the Shriners, the Scottish Rite and a veteran of WWII. Paul will always be remembered for his big smile, big hugs and big cigar. Funeral services FRIDAY, 1PM, TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave. S., Mpls. Memorials preferred to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2626 East 82nd St., Bloomington, MN 55425. SHIVA 2012 James Ave. S. (Sat. & Sun.), Mpls. Arr. Hodroff & Sons.