Will Reis Passes Away

Will Reis, former manager of Edison Brothers Shoe Store in Memphis, passed away at his home, 1572 Overton Park, following an illness of three years.

Mr. Reis was born in St. Louis 52 years ago and has made his home in Memphis for the past 13 years. He was a member of Baron Hirsch Congregation and Memphis Masonic Lodge No. 118.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Reis; his daughter, Mrs. Louis A. Cooper, both of Memphis; a brother, Jack Reis, of St. Louis, and three grandchildren.

Rabbi Isadore Goodman officiated at services held Sunday afternoon. Interment was in Baron Hirsch Cemetery.

Hebrew Watchman

June 14, 1956, page 11