Obituary

Wallace "Wally" Handler:

Wallace "Wally" Handler, 91, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died June 4, 2026. Beloved husband of 68 years of Marlene Handler. Cherished father of Melissa (Richard Draheim) Handler, Howard (Wendy) Handler, and Meg Handler. Proud grandfather of Rian (Adam) Ephraim and Eli Handler. Adoring great-grandfather of Gus Ephraim. Loving brother of Stuart (Susan) Handler and Cheryl (David) Rosenthal. Devoted son of the late Max and the late Gertrude Handler. Also survived by his dedicated caregivers, Roz and Niecy.

SHIVA
Family and friends of Wally Handler will begin gathering for shiva immediately following interment on Sunday until 8:00 p.m. at The Shiva Center of Clover Hill Park Cemetery with religious services conducted at 7:00 p.m.; and again at The Shiva Center on Monday from 3:00-8:00 p.m. with religious services conducted at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Service

Funeral Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL

Clergy: Rabbi Joseph Krakoff, Rabbi Aaron Starr, and Hazzan David Propis

Cemetery

Name: Clover Hill Park Cemetery

Address: 2425 E. 14 Mile Road

City: Birmingham

State: MI

ZIP Code: 48009

It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the memory of Wallace "Wally" Handler may do so by making a contribution to:

Gesher Human Services

29699 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076

Phone: 248-233-4374

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Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network

6555 West Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Phone: 248-592-2687

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Congregation Shaarey Zedek

27375 Bell Road, Southfield, MI 48034

Phone: 248-357-5544

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