Obituary: Herbert Arnold Neuwirth

Herbert Arnold Neuwirth, 93, passed away in his home in Sandy Springs on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.

He was a loving husband to the late Barbara Neuwirth. A great father to Wayne, Glenn, and the late Brian Neuwirth. He was a beloved father-in-law to Sara Neuwirth. A great brother to Margie Sternman. He was also an amazing grandfather to his grandchildren, Lauren Gilsten, and Dana Neuwirth, and a truly inspiring human to his great-granddaughter, Charleigh Gilsten.

Herbert was a twin born in Brooklyn N.Y., in 1930. He was chosen to join the CIC, which brought him down to Atlanta, where he would meet his beautiful wife, Barbara Miller of Decatur, Ga. After the CIC, he attended Georgia State. He then was one of the first Jewish people to work at Dunn and Bradstreet. Later, he became VP of Wilder Industries and worked at other various paper companies as well.

Get The AJT Newsletter by email and never miss our top stories Free Sign Up

Herb was a consultant on the building committee for the Ahavath Achim Synagogue. He also built and designed various parts of his homes. He also loved to tell stories about his adventures, and we will remember these always.

Contributions can be made to the Brian Neuwirth Fund at Ahavath Achim Synagogue. Graveside services were held on Aug. 28 at Arlington Memorial Park.