DAVID EISENMAN

FORT WORTH -- David Eisenman, 95, died unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at his home. Funeral: Services were held Wednesday in the sanctuary of Beth-El Congregation, 4901 Briarhaven Road. Rabbi Ralph Mecklenburger and Dr. Javier Smolarz, ritual director at Congregation Ahavath Sholoom, officiated. Following committal prayers, David was laid to rest next to his wife, Beth, in Ahavath Sholom Cemetery. Visitation: His family received friends Wednesday at the residence of Stanley and Barbi Eisenman with Minyan services beginning at 6 p.m. Bearers of Mr. Eisenman's casket were Randy Eisenman, Ryan Eisenman, Donnie Buescher, Bruce Deifik, Sylvan Florsheim, Micky Harrison, John Landers, Mark Stamm, Phillip Thompson and Andrew Wayne. Honorary bearers were members of "The Breakfast Group at Yogi's." Memorials: For religious reasons, no flowers can be accepted. In lieu, consideration of contributions to a charity of one's choice, in David's memory, is suggested. A native of Kansas City, Kan., David was born May 15, 1913, the son of Louis and Bessie Ruben Eisenman. He graduated from Wyandotte High School before attending the University of Kansas to study engineering. During World War II, David served in U.S. Army and received the Bronze Star for his service in the Philippines. He was a member of the Jewish War Veterans, Martin Hochster Post #755. After moving to Fort Worth in 1950, David became a part owner of the shoe operation at The Fair. In 1964, he was recruited by Mrs. Oscar Monnig to run the multiple shoe departments at Monnig's Department Store. David was joined by his son, Stanley, and together they moved their shoe operation in 1987 to what is now Stanley Eisenman Fine Shoes. The elder Mr. Eisenman retired in 1995. Always a family man, David imparted his many "pearls of wisdom" to those around him, including both family and friends. He was an avid golfer, loved to travel and had a love of baking. In later years, he became know for always having a baking project in his plans. David was a member of Congregation Ahavath Sholom and Ridglea Country Club. In addition to his parents and wife, Beth, who died in 1996, David was preceded in death by his brothers, Gene and Ben, and a sister, Ethel Eisenman Frischer. Survivors: Mr. Eisenman is survived by his sons, Harold Eisenman of Houston, Stanley Eisenman and his wife, Barbi, of Fort Worth and Alan Eisenman and his wife, Sherrie, of Houston; grandchildren, Randy Eisenman and his wife, Jennifer, Leigh Eisenman Nemetz and her husband, Jake, Kelly Eisenman, Tracy Eisenman and Ryan Eisenman; and great-grandchildren, Aidan William and Avery Beth Eisenman; and a special friend, Hortense Deifik. Robertson Mueller Harper Funerals & Cremations 1500 Eighth Ave., 817-924-4233

DAVID EISENMAN

May 15, 1913 - December 15, 2008