Max Meyer Nemetz Passes Away

Max Meyer Nemetz, well-known Memphis attorney and talented musician, passed away Tuesday after a lengthy illness. He died at his home, 871 North Idlewild.

Mr. Nemetz had been connected with Fox-Pelletier International Detective Agency for many years. In 1933, at the age of 23, he became office manager. Two months before his death, he resigned as vice president of that firm.

He was born in Kazantine, Russia, 46 years ago and came to Memphis at the age of 12. He entered Leath School and six years later, he graduated from Humes High School.

He received his law degree from the University of Memphis Law School and at 21 was a licensed attorney. He specialized in domestic law and had his offices in the Columbian Mutual Tower Building.

He was a member of the Memphis Bar Association, State of Tennessee Bar Association, Zionist Organization of America, Baron Hirsch Synagogue and B’nai B’rith. He served on the board of the Memphis Zionist District for more than ten years. He worked tirelessly with local religious, civic and charity groups and in 1938, was awarded the Adolph Abraham Memorial Cup for outstanding work with Baron Hirsch Synagogue’s Young People’s League.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Frieda Nemetz; two daughters, Rochelle Sonja Nemetz and Gail Lyn Nemetz; his brother, Leon Nemetz, all of Memphis.

Rabbi Isadore Goodman officiated at services held Wednesday afternoon at Abraham Memorial Chapel. Interment was in Baron Hirsch Cemetery.

Hebrew Watchman

June 14, 1956, page 5