Herbert Kahan

years old.

Born in Port Chester, New York, he was the son of Leon and Sadie Kahan. He attended Port

Chester High School and North Carolina State University where he studied Forestry

Management. After receiving his degree, he enlisted in the Army and was deployed to Korea

where he was appointed to Second Lieutenant in 1950. After his tour of duty he worked at

Interstate Lumber which was started by Leon Kahan and his partners in 1922.

Herbert and the Kahan family were members of Congregation KTI in Port Chester. Herbert

moved to Stamford in 1952 and joined Temple Beth El where he served as president from 1975

to 1977. Herbert was an supporter of the Anti Defamation League. He wished that all faiths

would find common ground, understand each other, and work together for the betterment of

everyone.

Herbert was an avid golfer with many trophies to show for his mastery of the sport. He also

enjoyed tennis, ping pong and paddle tennis. He loved life, and enjoyed the company of his

many friends and family. Herbert had a great sense of humor and was known to tell it like it is in

just a few words.

Herbert is survived by his loving partner, Margery Wiesenthal, as well as Susan and Timothy

Sieber, Cynthia Kahan, Lindsey Sieber and Gwenyth Sieber. He was predeceased by Marcia

Kahan who he married in 1952 and was deeply devoted to until her death in 2007.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Temple Beth El in Stamford, Beth El

Synagogue in Woodbury, CT, or to the ADL.