Obituary
Nathan Kolender:Nathan Kolender, 86, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died May 12, 2026. Beloved husband of 35 years of Nancy Kolender. Cherished father of Brian (Elyse) Kolender, Suzanne Gendelman, Mindy (Jeremy) Barron, Laurie Jerris, and Jon Gornbein. Proud grandfather of Zoe (Ethan) Dawson, Ruby Kolender, Josh Gendelman, Jennifer (Jon) Vigilant, Sam Gendelman, Jemma Barron, Ben Jerris, and Emily Jerris. Loving brother of Rochelle (the late Henry) Yager and the late Shlomo Kolender. Devoted son of the late Bella and the late Simcha Kolender. He was predeceased by Judy Kolender.
Shiva will be held on Thursday from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Temple Beth El, 7400 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. Religious services will be held at 7:00 on Thursday evening.
Funeral Service
Funeral Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL
Clergy: Rabbi Paul Yedwab and Cantor Neil Michaels
Cemetery
Name: Adat Shalom Memorial Park, 28500 W 6 Mile Road, Livonia MI 48152
Address: 28500 6 Mile Road
City: Livonia
State: MI
ZIP Code: 48152
It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the memory of Nathan Kolender may do so by making a contribution to:
Zekelman Holocaust Center
28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
248-553-2400
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