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Louis “Lou” Milgrom



Louis “Lou” Milgrom, 96, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on 21 May 2018.

The Funeral was held at The Davidson/Hermelin Chapel at Clover Hill Park, 2425 14 Mile Rd, Birmingham MI 48009 on Wednesday, 23 May 2018 at 3:00 PM .

Rabbi Joseph Krakoff and Assistant Cantor Leonard Gutman officiated.

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Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery.

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The family of Louis “Lou” Milgrom will be gathering through the evening of Thursday, May 24 at the residence of Mark Milgrom, 28960 Lake Park Drive, Farmington Hills MI 48331.

Religious services will be conducted at 7:00 Wednesday and Thursday evening.



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Louis “Lou” Milgrom, born in Detroit, Michigan on January 18, 1922, was the son of Max (Matisyahu) (z”l) and Fannie (Chaya Fayga) Milgrom (z”l), both new immigrants from Poland. Lou grew up in a loving, observant Jewish household in an area of Detroit filled with other Polish immigrant families, attended Detroit public schools, graduated from Central High School in 1939, and earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in chemistry at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and at Wayne University (now known as Wayne State University) in Detroit.

In partnership with the Soberman family (also new immigrants from Poland), the Milgrom family found success in Detroit by establishing the Soberman and Milgrom Paint Company, later known as Mercury Paint Company. Lou was a child when the business was formed, and after completing his education Lou (now a chemist by training) and Lou’s brother Myron and lifelong friend Nathan Soberman (z”l) became second generation owners of the paint business. The business thrived under their combined leadership, becoming a major supplier of paint to Detroit’s booming post-World War II economy.

Lou married Thelma Furman (z”l) on February 3, 1952 and they were devoted and beloved parents to their three children Lynn, Mark and Gail. Lou and Thelma enjoyed 42 wonderful years together that included a strong devotion to both Lou’s and Thelma’s extended families along with deep community involvement. Lou was president of the Detroit chapter of the American Technion Society, a lifelong member of Congregation Shaarey Zedek, a strong supporter of Israel, and was a leader in many professional organizations related to the paint industry. Lou also had two passionate hobbies: running and photography. Lou was an avid runner, and together with his running buddies (his “boys” as he called them) Lou ran the Boston Marathon (three times), the New York Marathon, the Detroit Free Press International Marathon (three times) and many other organized runs. Lou’s other passion, photography, took Lou and Thelma all over the world, and he leaves behind an impressive photographic archive of his work.

After Thelma passed away in 1994, Lou reconnected with childhood friend Adele Emmer, and together they traveled often and enjoyed a special relationship until Adele passed away in November 2008.

Lou is survived by his children Lynn Milgrom, Mark Milgrom and Gail (Paul) Koren. Other family members include Lou’s stepfather Meyer Cooper (z”l) and his family, Lou’s sister and brother-in-law Lillian (z”l) and Jack Perlman (z”l) and their family, Lou’s brother and sister-in-law Myron and Jacqueline Milgrom and their family, Nathan (z”l) and Sally Soberman and their family, Seymour (z”l) and Sylvia (z”l) Furman and their family, Herbert and Joyce Furman and their family, and special friend Adele Emmer (z”l) and her family. Heartfelt gratitude goes to Lou’s amazingly devoted caregivers Arlene Johnson, Sandra Jones, Christine Pinchero, Margo Sliwinska and Shantel Tran.

It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the memory of Louis “Lou” Milgrom may do so by making a contribution to:

American Technion Society
c/o Joey Selesny
6735 Telegraph Rd Suite 365
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
248-593-6760
http://www.ats.org
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or
Congregation Shaarey Zedek
27375 Bell Road
Southfield, MI 48034
248-357-5544
https://shaareyzedek.shulcloud.com/payment.php
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