Alan Abraham Goldberg passed away March 10, 2021, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He was born on Jan. 9, 1945, to Sophie Collens and Harold Bernard Goldberg in Highland Park, Michigan. Alan received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Wayne State University, and a Master of Arts from Northern Illinois University at DeKalb.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Jackye Sue Goldberg, and his daughters, Rebekah Krigsman (husband Yoel), Amy Rassmussen (husband David), Katharine Rosell (husband Michael) and Margaret Goldberg. He was the little brother to Lorraine “Lory” Ledford, and uncle to her many sons. He was also Grandfather/Zadie to six grandchildren: Sam Krigsman, Leeba Tova Krigsman, Chiam Krigsman, Amania Krigsman, Alexandra Rosell and Benjamin Rosell.
He was a man who loved being around people, telling stories and jokes, and watching science fiction movies. He also loved learning new things in regard to reading books/media and engaging with people. He loved the Kansas City Chiefs, but always wanted the Detroit Lions to win a Super Bowl.
He was liked and loved by many people. Alan was a bowler in the B’nai B’rith Bowling league until the COVID pandemic cancelled that. He enjoyed playing Poker with his buddies until the pandemic struck. He regularly attended boxing classes on Zoom at the Parkinson Center at 95th and Mission.
His Judaism was an important part of his life, and he davened with his many friends at Kehilath Israel Synagogue and Congregation B.I.A.V.
Donations to the Allan Greenberg Youth Lounge at K.I. Synagogue in Alan’s memory would be gratefully appreciated or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
Arrangements by The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211.
