Obituary: Jerome “Jerry” Schlesinger
Jerome “Jerry” Schlesinger, 91, passed away peacefully Sept. 5, surrounded by family.
Jerome “Jerry” Schlesinger, 91, passed away peacefully Sept. 5, surrounded by family. He was born in the Bronx at the height of the Depression and as a child he loved comic books, stick ball and Joe DiMaggio. Jerry had a lifelong love of baseball that never wavered.
He joined the Navy during the Korean War and though he never saw combat, he did get into a bar fight once in Memphis, Tenn. Shortly after the war, he married Arlene and moved to Atlanta to begin a career in jewelry that lasted for over 40 years. Jerry was a salesman by trade, but also was an accomplished artist. After retiring, he spent a few years in real estate and then worked at Nordstrom until he was 87 years young. He was a devoted husband, a wonderful father and a terrific sales guy. He had charm, grace and loads of style. Jerry was always quick with a smile, a joke or an interesting story to tell.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years Arlene; children Sue Ann, Kathy and Michael; son-in-law, Jim Bowhall; sister-in-law Rosalind Aussenberg; and nephew, Neil (Liz) Aussenberg.He is preceded in death by his parents Millie and George Schlesinger; brother-in-law Lou Aussenberg; and niece Elyse Aussenberg. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
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