OBITUARY
Houston Chronicle
Houston, Harris County, TX
28 May 2012
Harold Wiesenthal died peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Harold was known for his engaging smile, his generosity to total strangers and his trademark slogan, "Hi, I'm Harold. I dress 70, talk 80 and shoot 90 when my putter's hot." Born November 11, 1927 in Galveston and raised in Houston, Harold was the son of the late Goldie and Emanuel Wiesenthal. He was a graduate of San Jacinto High School and attended the University of Houston. Harold served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Upon his return to Houston, he was given a set of keys to Harolds in the Heights, a 1200 square foot men's store that his father built and opened for Harold and his older brother and business partner, Milton. From that small store, Harolds in the Heights became synonymous with well-dressed Houstonians, professional athletes and entertainers as well as numerous heads of state. Harold enjoyed more than 50 years of greeting nearly every customer who walked through the doors of his store.
Harold was committed to the Heights area of Houston and played a prominent role in its revitalization. During his lifetime, he received countless awards and accolades from the many charitable organizations he supported throughout the years. He was named Retailer of the Year, Sportsman of the Year and Torch of Life Award recipient from the American Cancer Society. He was an honorary member of the Houston Golf Association, Director Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, served on the boards of Texas Commerce Bank - Reagan and Boys and Girls Country. He was Muscular Dystrophy Chairperson 1988 - 1990. For many years he hosted an annual golf tournament benefitting Boys and Girls Country, M. D. Anderson, St. Joseph Foundation, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and Memorial Park. Harold was also one of Marvin Zindler's Guardian Angels, helping less fortunate people from all over the world.
Harold is survived by the love of his life, Libby Feingersh, his sons, Darryl Wiesenthal and Michael Wiesenthal and daughter, Tammy Winkler and husband John; his grandchildren, Alexandra and Jared Wiesenthal and Sterling and Whitney Winkler, his sister, Ruth Walkow and nieces, Stephanie Pollak Maierson, Fredell Pollak Rosen, Janet Walkow, nephew Gary Walkow and special cousin, Dorothy W. Levinson. In addition to his parents, Harold is predeceased by his grandson, Jonathan Winkler, his sister, Lillian Pollak and her husband, Buddy (Edward), his brother, Milton Wiesenthal, and his brother-in-law, Arnold Walkow.
The family would like to thank the extended family of care-givers who have helped Harold these last few years.
Honored to serve as casket bearers are Norman Brady, Earl Cambell, Vann Chancellor, Jack Farrar, Larry Feingersh, Charlie Milsted Sr., and Doug Sanders
Serving as honorary casket bearers are Jason Baker, Ted Dinerstein, Melvin Dow, Jack Key, Joel Sachs, Albert Stein, and R.L. Waltrip.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, 4525 Beechnut, Houston, Texas 77096.
Following the service, the family with gather for a private interment at Beth Yeshurun Cemetery.
Please direct contributions in Harold's memory to: The Houston Parks Board, Inc. Attention:Becky Porteous 300 N. Post Oak Lane, Houston, TX 77024. Please reference Harold Wiesenthal.
Houston Chronicle
Houston, Harris County, TX
28 May 2012
Harold Wiesenthal died peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Harold was known for his engaging smile, his generosity to total strangers and his trademark slogan, "Hi, I'm Harold. I dress 70, talk 80 and shoot 90 when my putter's hot." Born November 11, 1927 in Galveston and raised in Houston, Harold was the son of the late Goldie and Emanuel Wiesenthal. He was a graduate of San Jacinto High School and attended the University of Houston. Harold served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Upon his return to Houston, he was given a set of keys to Harolds in the Heights, a 1200 square foot men's store that his father built and opened for Harold and his older brother and business partner, Milton. From that small store, Harolds in the Heights became synonymous with well-dressed Houstonians, professional athletes and entertainers as well as numerous heads of state. Harold enjoyed more than 50 years of greeting nearly every customer who walked through the doors of his store.
Harold was committed to the Heights area of Houston and played a prominent role in its revitalization. During his lifetime, he received countless awards and accolades from the many charitable organizations he supported throughout the years. He was named Retailer of the Year, Sportsman of the Year and Torch of Life Award recipient from the American Cancer Society. He was an honorary member of the Houston Golf Association, Director Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, served on the boards of Texas Commerce Bank - Reagan and Boys and Girls Country. He was Muscular Dystrophy Chairperson 1988 - 1990. For many years he hosted an annual golf tournament benefitting Boys and Girls Country, M. D. Anderson, St. Joseph Foundation, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and Memorial Park. Harold was also one of Marvin Zindler's Guardian Angels, helping less fortunate people from all over the world.
Harold is survived by the love of his life, Libby Feingersh, his sons, Darryl Wiesenthal and Michael Wiesenthal and daughter, Tammy Winkler and husband John; his grandchildren, Alexandra and Jared Wiesenthal and Sterling and Whitney Winkler, his sister, Ruth Walkow and nieces, Stephanie Pollak Maierson, Fredell Pollak Rosen, Janet Walkow, nephew Gary Walkow and special cousin, Dorothy W. Levinson. In addition to his parents, Harold is predeceased by his grandson, Jonathan Winkler, his sister, Lillian Pollak and her husband, Buddy (Edward), his brother, Milton Wiesenthal, and his brother-in-law, Arnold Walkow.
The family would like to thank the extended family of care-givers who have helped Harold these last few years.
Honored to serve as casket bearers are Norman Brady, Earl Cambell, Vann Chancellor, Jack Farrar, Larry Feingersh, Charlie Milsted Sr., and Doug Sanders
Serving as honorary casket bearers are Jason Baker, Ted Dinerstein, Melvin Dow, Jack Key, Joel Sachs, Albert Stein, and R.L. Waltrip.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, 4525 Beechnut, Houston, Texas 77096.
Following the service, the family with gather for a private interment at Beth Yeshurun Cemetery.
Please direct contributions in Harold's memory to: The Houston Parks Board, Inc. Attention:Becky Porteous 300 N. Post Oak Lane, Houston, TX 77024. Please reference Harold Wiesenthal.
OBITUARY
Houston Chronicle
Houston, Harris County, TX
28 May 2012
Harold Wiesenthal died peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Harold was known for his engaging smile, his generosity to total strangers and his trademark slogan, "Hi, I'm Harold. I dress 70, talk 80 and shoot 90 when my putter's hot." Born November 11, 1927 in Galveston and raised in Houston, Harold was the son of the late Goldie and Emanuel Wiesenthal. He was a graduate of San Jacinto High School and attended the University of Houston. Harold served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Upon his return to Houston, he was given a set of keys to Harolds in the Heights, a 1200 square foot men's store that his father built and opened for Harold and his older brother and business partner, Milton. From that small store, Harolds in the Heights became synonymous with well-dressed Houstonians, professional athletes and entertainers as well as numerous heads of state. Harold enjoyed more than 50 years of greeting nearly every customer who walked through the doors of his store.
Harold was committed to the Heights area of Houston and played a prominent role in its revitalization. During his lifetime, he received countless awards and accolades from the many charitable organizations he supported throughout the years. He was named Retailer of the Year, Sportsman of the Year and Torch of Life Award recipient from the American Cancer Society. He was an honorary member of the Houston Golf Association, Director Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, served on the boards of Texas Commerce Bank - Reagan and Boys and Girls Country. He was Muscular Dystrophy Chairperson 1988 - 1990. For many years he hosted an annual golf tournament benefitting Boys and Girls Country, M. D. Anderson, St. Joseph Foundation, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and Memorial Park. Harold was also one of Marvin Zindler's Guardian Angels, helping less fortunate people from all over the world.
Harold is survived by the love of his life, Libby Feingersh, his sons, Darryl Wiesenthal and Michael Wiesenthal and daughter, Tammy Winkler and husband John; his grandchildren, Alexandra and Jared Wiesenthal and Sterling and Whitney Winkler, his sister, Ruth Walkow and nieces, Stephanie Pollak Maierson, Fredell Pollak Rosen, Janet Walkow, nephew Gary Walkow and special cousin, Dorothy W. Levinson. In addition to his parents, Harold is predeceased by his grandson, Jonathan Winkler, his sister, Lillian Pollak and her husband, Buddy (Edward), his brother, Milton Wiesenthal, and his brother-in-law, Arnold Walkow.
The family would like to thank the extended family of care-givers who have helped Harold these last few years.
Honored to serve as casket bearers are Norman Brady, Earl Cambell, Vann Chancellor, Jack Farrar, Larry Feingersh, Charlie Milsted Sr., and Doug Sanders
Serving as honorary casket bearers are Jason Baker, Ted Dinerstein, Melvin Dow, Jack Key, Joel Sachs, Albert Stein, and R.L. Waltrip.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, 4525 Beechnut, Houston, Texas 77096.
Following the service, the family with gather for a private interment at Beth Yeshurun Cemetery.
Please direct contributions in Harold's memory to: The Houston Parks Board, Inc. Attention:Becky Porteous 300 N. Post Oak Lane, Houston, TX 77024. Please reference Harold Wiesenthal.
Houston Chronicle
Houston, Harris County, TX
28 May 2012
Harold Wiesenthal died peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Harold was known for his engaging smile, his generosity to total strangers and his trademark slogan, "Hi, I'm Harold. I dress 70, talk 80 and shoot 90 when my putter's hot." Born November 11, 1927 in Galveston and raised in Houston, Harold was the son of the late Goldie and Emanuel Wiesenthal. He was a graduate of San Jacinto High School and attended the University of Houston. Harold served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Upon his return to Houston, he was given a set of keys to Harolds in the Heights, a 1200 square foot men's store that his father built and opened for Harold and his older brother and business partner, Milton. From that small store, Harolds in the Heights became synonymous with well-dressed Houstonians, professional athletes and entertainers as well as numerous heads of state. Harold enjoyed more than 50 years of greeting nearly every customer who walked through the doors of his store.
Harold was committed to the Heights area of Houston and played a prominent role in its revitalization. During his lifetime, he received countless awards and accolades from the many charitable organizations he supported throughout the years. He was named Retailer of the Year, Sportsman of the Year and Torch of Life Award recipient from the American Cancer Society. He was an honorary member of the Houston Golf Association, Director Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, served on the boards of Texas Commerce Bank - Reagan and Boys and Girls Country. He was Muscular Dystrophy Chairperson 1988 - 1990. For many years he hosted an annual golf tournament benefitting Boys and Girls Country, M. D. Anderson, St. Joseph Foundation, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and Memorial Park. Harold was also one of Marvin Zindler's Guardian Angels, helping less fortunate people from all over the world.
Harold is survived by the love of his life, Libby Feingersh, his sons, Darryl Wiesenthal and Michael Wiesenthal and daughter, Tammy Winkler and husband John; his grandchildren, Alexandra and Jared Wiesenthal and Sterling and Whitney Winkler, his sister, Ruth Walkow and nieces, Stephanie Pollak Maierson, Fredell Pollak Rosen, Janet Walkow, nephew Gary Walkow and special cousin, Dorothy W. Levinson. In addition to his parents, Harold is predeceased by his grandson, Jonathan Winkler, his sister, Lillian Pollak and her husband, Buddy (Edward), his brother, Milton Wiesenthal, and his brother-in-law, Arnold Walkow.
The family would like to thank the extended family of care-givers who have helped Harold these last few years.
Honored to serve as casket bearers are Norman Brady, Earl Cambell, Vann Chancellor, Jack Farrar, Larry Feingersh, Charlie Milsted Sr., and Doug Sanders
Serving as honorary casket bearers are Jason Baker, Ted Dinerstein, Melvin Dow, Jack Key, Joel Sachs, Albert Stein, and R.L. Waltrip.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, 4525 Beechnut, Houston, Texas 77096.
Following the service, the family with gather for a private interment at Beth Yeshurun Cemetery.
Please direct contributions in Harold's memory to: The Houston Parks Board, Inc. Attention:Becky Porteous 300 N. Post Oak Lane, Houston, TX 77024. Please reference Harold Wiesenthal.
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