Nathan M. Minsley

MINSLEY, Nathan M. "Nat"
Of Kalamazoo, Michigan Mr. Minsley passed away early Monday morning, April 14, 2008 at the Springs at Bronson Place. He was born May 5, 1911 in Brooklyn, NY, one of seven children to Israel and Bessie Minsky. On June 14, 1945, he was united in marriage to Belle Berkowitz in Brooklyn, NY. Nat is survived by his wife, Belle Minsley; 2 sons, Jack Judy Minsley of Lakewood, IL, and Bruce Diane Minsley of Kalamazoo; 3 grandchildren, Rebecca Jo Dave Gulisano Minsley of Madison, WI, Joshua Rebecca Minsley of St. Paul, MN, and Burke Caron Minsley of Boulder, CO; 3 great-grandchildren, Jonah, Samuel and Evalyn; and 2 close nieces, Jane Ed Korsberg of Solon, OH, and Diane Allan Shatzman of King of Prussia, PA. Nat was an officer and veteran of the United States Army Medical Corp. serving five years during World War II and stationed in both North Africa and Italy. He then served in the Army Reserve for about 15 years, earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Nat was a graduate of Long Island University, and attended both University of Michigan and Michigan State University earning a Masters Degree in Public Health. He was employed by the VA Medical Centers for 30 years in both Bath, NY, and then Buffalo, NY until his retirement in 1977. Nat was an accomplished artist who loved to paint landscapes and birds. Funeral services for Mr. Minsley will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street, with Rabbi Harvey Spivak officiating. Interment will follow in Jewish Riverside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Congregation of Moses. www.langelands.com