Obituary: Joseph S. Lerner Jr.
Joseph S. Lerner, Jr., a loving and supportive father, husband, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023.
Joseph S. Lerner, Jr., a loving and supportive father, husband, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023. He was surrounded by family and love and is survived by his wife, Juliana, daughter, Lauren, son, Mark, daughter-in-law, Sara, brother, Mick, grandchildren, Caroline, Zachary, and Julian, and several nieces, nephews, and brothers-in-law.
Joseph was predeceased by his parents, Joseph S. Lerner, Sr. and Miriam Lerner, brother, Terrence Lerner, sister, Sunny Lerner, and son, Joey Lerner.
He was the definition of a family man who always thought of others’ well-being, loved tennis, music, toasting on special occasions, and going out to dinner with his wife of 56 years.
Joseph graduated from Pembroke County Day School in Kansas City, attended the Culver Summer Naval School, and spent his college years at Stanford University where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, tennis team, and founder of the Men’s Glee Club as well as president for three years. Upon graduation, he was commissioned Second Lt. U.S. Army serving his tour of duty as 1st Lt. A.G.C.
His father’s background in retail led him to endure a 50-plus year retail career that included a furrier and a GIA-certified jeweler.
Joseph’s funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023, at The Temple on Peachtree Street, followed by a burial at Crest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to The Winship Cancer Institute and The Temple. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
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