BORN

1924

DIED

2020

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Rabenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown

825 Government Street

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Robert Blumberg Obituary

Robert Blumberg, a native of New York City, was born December 9, 1924. He spent his adult life in Baton Rouge. He served at LSU in the Army Specialized Training Program during part of 1943 and 1944. From there he went overseas and served with the 224 Engineer Combat Battalion, The British Second Army, and The American Ninth. After the end of fighting Europe, he was transferred to the 1151 Headquarters Combat Engineer Group where he served in Berlin under the 82nd Airborne, then called the 1st Airborne. Returning to LSU, he graduated with a BS in Business Management and a love for Louisiana and The LSU Tigers. He worked as a Financial Advisor and Vice-President with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith, later called MLPF and Smith until 1984 when he left Merrill to work for Paine Webber in the same capacity. It later became UBS Wealth Management. He retired in June of 2004 at the age of 79. During his lifetime starting in 1954 he held various positions in Temple B'Nai Israel as Executive Secretary, Vice-President, President, and numerous terms on the Board of Trustees. In addition, over the years he worked for divisions of the YMCA, United Fund, Jewish Federation, and attended many LSU Football, Basketball and Baseball games. He was married to Peggy Levy of Baton Rouge from 1947 to her death in 2002. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Sol Blumberg and May Schneck Blumberg; brother Abner Jesse Blumberg; and sister, Thelma Blumberg Langsner. He is survived by his son, Barry Blumberg; daughter-in-law, Jo'n Blumberg; granddaughter, Leila Blumberg; grandson, Andy Blumberg: granddaughter-in-law, Kate Melder Blumberg; great-grandsons Owen, Anderson and Evan. Visitation to be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home Downtown, 825 Government Street, Sunday, January 19, 2020, from 5-7 pm and Monday, January 20, 2020, 9 am followed by services at 10 am and burial at B'Nail Israel Cemetery on North Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area or Congregation B'Nai Israel. Pallbearers will be Ralph Bender, Jack Dampf, Logan Killen, Murray McCullough, Regi Mullins, David Rollins. Honorary Pallbearers; Arthur Sobel, Richard Blumberg, Nolan Gill.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 18 to Jan. 20, 2020.
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Barry so sorry to see this. I knew and loved your dad all my life first through b'nai Israel and then Merrill lynch. You have my Deepest condolences. Susan Polack Weinstein

Susan Weinstein

January 22, 2020

Barry, I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that Anne and I have you and your family in our prayers during this trying time.
Jo & Anne Collier

Jo Collier

January 21, 2020

Condolences to the Blumberg Family for your loss. Bob was a gentleman and I always enjoyed being with him during our sales and marketing meetings and his advice was always welcomed. Rest In Peace, Sir.

Don Weathers

January 20, 2020

Barry..so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Praying for you and your family during your time of sorrow.

Louise David

January 20, 2020

Barry and Family we are sad at the loss of Mr Barry and are offering prayers for all of you during this time. - Howard and Rosie

Howard Chaney

January 20, 2020

Barry and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers sent your way.

Dr. Gayle and Belinda Sanchez

January 19, 2020

We are grateful that you shared some time with us.

Cheri

January 18, 2020

Offering prayers for a fallen Soldier.

Barry Jarreau

January 18, 2020

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825 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

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