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Berthold Jackson "Steve" Brody Birth: ???. 16,
1919 Milwaukee Milwaukee County Wisconsin, USA Death: Aug. 27,
2008 Duluth St. Louis County Minnesota, USA Duluth News Tribune (MN) - August 28, 2008 Deceased Name: Berthold Jackson Brody Berthold ""Steve'' Jackson Brody, 88, of Duluth
passed away Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 in St. Mary's Medical Center. He was
born in Milwaukee, Wis., on Oct. 16, 1919 to Isaac and Doris Brody. The Brody
family moved to Duluth when Steve was a young child. He was a Central High
School graduate, and later received his Bachelor's degree from University of
Minnesota - Duluth. Steve was a Sergeant with the United States Army serving
during World War II. In June of 1938, Steve began his career in banking with
what is now Wells Fargo Bank. He starting in basic operations with the bank,
and at his time of retirement in 1984, was a Vice President. After one month
of retirement, Steve returned to the bank and continued his employment until
1994. He is noted to be one of the longest working employees on record. On
July 14, 1962, he married Marjorie ""Joan'' Wakefield in St. Paul's
Episcopal Church, Duluth. He and Joan were members of both Temple Israel and
St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Together, they enjoyed traveling throughout many
countries. They were active in the University for Seniors. Steve was a man
who lived with integrity, simplicity and humility; but showed fierce devotion
to his wife Joan and her family. He was a selfless man, and it was never
""about him.'' Joan's family is honored to have had Steve for their
uncle and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan (2000);
nephew, Christopher Bruce Wakefield (2008), brother-in-law, Milton Wakefield;
and a cousin, Jean Thompson. Steve is survived by his nieces and nephews,
David Wakefield of Duluth, Pam (Thomas) Eden of Duluth, Candy (Larry) Davis
of Goose Creek, S.C. and Stephen (Carol) Wakefield of Duluth; sister-in-law,
Carol Wakefield; many other caring nieces and nephews; and a special friend,
Shirley ""Bubbles'' Sigler. GRAVESIDE SERVICE:11 a.m. Friday, Aug.
29, 2008 at Temple Emanuel Cemetery, located at approximately 4400 Woodland
Ave. Rabbi Amy Bernstein officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by the
Duluth Combined Honor Guard. A time for sharing memories and refreshment will
follow at Mount Royal Pines III, 50 East St. Marie St. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be directed to the charity of choice. Burial: Temple Emanuel Cemetery Duluth St. Louis County Minnesota, USA
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