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DR. BERNARD KOLE
September 27, 1959 - March 12, 2022
GRAVESIDE SERVICES: 2:30 PM TUESDAY 3/15/2022 at CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY A RECORDING OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE IS AVAILABLE, PLEASE GO TO THE PHOTO AND VIDEO WALL OR THE TRIBUTE WALL OF THIS WEBPAGE AND CLICK ON THE PROVIDED LINK. A physician, a professor, a friend, a colleague, and an all-around mensch. His life’s work was caring for others and giving of himself to those who needed it most. He cared for so many without hesitation or expectation of recognition or thanks. He always took an interest in caring for the underserved and most downtrodden in the community. His reach in the lives of those he loved and cared for was far and his touch deep. He led an extraordinary life of service, kindness, and selflessness. His family was his greatest joy in life. His wife and children will be his everlasting legacy. Age 62, of West Bloomfield, died March 12, 2022. Beloved husband for 35 1/2 years to Linda Otis Kole. Devoted father of Elizabeth Kole, David Kole, and Samuel Kole. Loving son of the late Betty and the late Abe Kole. Cherished brother to the late Irwin Kole. Treasured son-in-law of the late Rose and the late Irvin Otis. Dear brother-in-law of Dr. Lyle (late Sheila) Sklar. Proud uncle of Jennifer (Brandon) Wildermuth, Andrew Sklar, and Stephanie Sklar. Dearest great-uncle of Skyler Wildermuth and Isla Wildermuth. Bernard was cherished and valued by many dear friends and patients. OFFICIATING: Rabbi Harold Loss Cantor Neil Michaels INTERMENT: Clover Hill Park Cemetery SHIVA: Following the interment, the family will observe Shiva at Temple Israel in KORMAN HALL 5725 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323 with a Minyan Service to be held at 7:00 pm. On Wednesday, the family will be at Temple Israel in KORMAN HALL beginning at 5:30 pm with a Minyan Service to be held at 7:00 pm CONTRIBUTIONS: If you would like to further honor the memory of DR. BERNARD KOLE you may do so by making a contribution to: A FUND IS BEING SET UP IN DR. KOLE'S MEMORY at FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE 6892 W. Maple Rd West Bloomfield, MI 48322 248.788.7878 www.friendshipcircle.org or KOLE-OTIS-SKLAR FAMILIES EARLY EDUCATION FUND C/O TEMPLE ISRAEL 5725 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323 (248) 661-5700 www.temple-israel.org
GRAVESIDE SERVICES: 2:30 PM TUESDAY 3/15/2022 at CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY A RECORDING OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE IS AVAILABLE, PLEASE GO TO THE PHOTO AND VIDEO WALL OR THE TRIBUTE WALL OF THIS WEBPAGE AND CLICK ON THE PROVIDED LINK. A physician,... View Obituary & Service Information