Remembering David Mermelstein
We are deeply saddened to share the news that former HSF President David Mermelstein, who survived Auschwitz and devoted much of his life to the service of fellow survivors and Holocaust education programs like March of the Living, passed away at 92 on July 6, 2021.
David always had a smile on his face and endeared himself to thousands of people he met as a family man, entrepreneur, Holocaust survivor, and community leader.
In addition to his vigorous advocacy for survivors’ rights, interests, and needs as HSF Vice President, David’s legacy includes decades of personally educating thousands of people of all ages through the schools, community groups, churches and synagogues, the Holocaust Memorial, and the March of the Living, who were mesmerized by his and Irene’s telling of their experiences.
Holocaust survivor and activist David Mermelstein dies
The HSF network recognizes David Mermelstein's important contributions across decades of advocacy work, Holocaust education and community service. Mr. Mermelstein's brave efforts as a witness and storyteller will be dearly missed, but his spirit endures in the pursuit of justice and dignity for victims of the Shoah.
David is survived by his wife of 70 years, Irene, daughters Helene and Debbi, son Michael and three grandchildren and one great-grandson.