Jerry Aptekar, a retired dentist and orthodontist, passed away Nov. 23, 2009, in San Francisco. He was 90 years old.
Born and raised in Detroit, Mr. Aptekar graduated from the University of Michigan Dental School, where he also taught.
He married his college sweetheart Jane on April 16, 1941.
Mr. Aptekar served in the military as a dentist, caring for US soldiers and relocated Japanese near Cheyenne, Wyo.
After his retirement in 1982, he and his wife retired to Scottsdale, Ariz.
When his health began failing this year, he moved to the Bay Area to be closer to his family.
An extensive traveler, Mr. Aptekar collected fine wine, canes, an antique Rolls Royce, African art, sculpture and fine arts and crafts.
Mr. Aptekar is survived by Jane Aptekar, his wife of 68 years; sons Donald (Harriet Moyer) of Denver and Robert (Judy) of Los Altos Hills; grandchildren Joanna Strober, Denise Aptekar, Rebecca Klein, Jacob Aptekar, and Noah Aptekar of Denver; and great-grandchildren Sarah, Jared and Ari Strober, and AJ and Ella Klein.
Contributions may be made to the Jewish Home in San Francisco, 302 Silver Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112.
