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David Oxman Birth: Oct. 27,
1922 Duluth St. Louis County Minnesota, USA Death: Sep. 11,
2009 Hibbing St. Louis County Minnesota, USA Hibbing Daily Tribune, The (MN) - September 12, 2009 Deceased Name: David Oxman David Oxman, longtime resident of Hibbing, passed away on
Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at age 86. He was born in 1922 in Duluth to Bill and Mary Oxman and
was one of seven siblings. He graduated from Central High School in Duluth
and went on to continue his education at Duluth State Teachers College (now
UMD). David was a veteran of WWII serving from 1942-1946 as a staff sergeant
in the U.S. Army and Signal Corps, Warrington, England, in the division of
cryptography and communications. In 1946 he married Tessy (Stein) Oxman, and in 1954, moved
to Hibbing where he established his family and became a prominent businessman
and active member of the community. He was a partner in Stein Rexall Drugs
for several years, and later held the position of executive vice president
and general manager of Range Television Cable Company for 20 years. As a
cable professional, he served two terms as president of the Minnesota State
Cable Association. Although he was dedicated to his career, his heart was in
many volunteer organizations and community initiatives, some of which
included serving as chairman of the Red Cross Disaster Committee for 25
years, chairman of the Hibbing Winter Frolic for 20 years, appointee to the
Governor's Commission for Human Rights, executive board member of North Star
Hospice for 15 years, president of Community Concert Association, and an
active member of B'nai Brith, and Agudath Achim Synagogue in Hibbing. In
1987, David was chosen as Titan of Taconite, an honor and recognition of his
contribution to the city of Hibbing, and also named Honorary Skipper and
Commodore of the Minneapolis Aquatennial Association. David enjoyed and excelled in many sporting and leisure
activities including golf, skiing, skating and fishing. He was a longtime
member of Mesaba Country Club. He was also an avid bridge player and
instructor, heading the Hibbing Bridge Club for 40 years, and serving as
regional director of the National Association of Contract Bridge, and
president of the Minnesota State Association of Contract Bridge. David was dedicated to his large extended family and was
treasurer of the Oreck Family Foundation, raising and distributing funds that
were used to support family members in their higher education. He was a devoted husband for over 63 years, a caring
father of his two daughters, a proud grandfather to his four grandchildren,
and delighted at becoming a great-grandfather in 2008. David will be remembered for his great integrity,
countless acts of kindness, and his love and devotion to his family. Many
have recalled that David was "real gentleman" a kind and thoughtful
friend and mentor. David was the consummate Master of Ceremonies and
toastmaster, having a special talent for enhancing public events and family
celebrations. David is survived by his wife, Tessy, daughters Susan
(Oxman) Horowitz and Lisa (Oxman) Etziony (Shmulik), brother Jerome Oxman
(Miriam), sister Rene Oxman, grandchildren Rachelle Horowitz, Natan Etziony
(Yael), Amitai Etziony, and Tali Etziony, and great-grandson Yisroel Meir
Etziony, as well as dear brother- and sister-in-law Jerry and Leone Altman,
sister-in-law Etheldoris Grais, and many nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to
Hibbing Ambulance Paramedics, Fairview North Star Hospice, and the wonderful
third floor nursing staff of Fairview Mesaba Medical Center. Funeral: Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13,
2009, at Dougherty Funeral Home, 2615 First Avenue, Hibbing, followed by
interment at Range Hebrew Cemetery in Virginia. Visitation (Shiva): Sunday evening from 7-9 p.m., also
Monday and Tuesday at 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Oxman home at 601 South
Inner Drive, Hibbing. Memorials: May be made to Fairview North Star Hospice,
1101 East 37th Street, Suite 27, Hibbing, MN 55746, or B'nai Brith, 715
Florida Ave S, # 301, Golden Valley, MN 55426. Burial: Range Hebrew Cemetery Virginia St. Louis County Minnesota, USA
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