B. Lee Skilken

August 26, 1929 - June 23, 2010

B. Lee Skilken, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Fannie Skilken. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughters, Tobi (Ken) Gold, Rhea Skilken, Beth (Steve) Catlett and Carol (Philippe) Lavie; brother, Stanley (Marlene) Skilken; grandchildren, Michael (Delia) Gold, Sarah and Isaac Gold, Samantha and Tessa Catlett, Margot and Benjamin Lavie, and many extended family members and lifelong friends. He was a graduate of South High School, The Ohio State University College of Engineering and Air Force ROTC, and served his country in Korea. He displayed a life-long commitment to his community as a board member of Congregation Tifereth Israel, Wexner Heritage House, and Leo Yassenoff Jewish Community Center. He also served as the Board President and Campaign Chairman of the Columbus Jewish Federation, President of The Ohio State University Hillel, President of the Columbus Jewish Historical Society, and was a founding board member of the Columbus Jewish Day School. He was a man of insatiable curiosity and energy, and had a zest for living that inspired and delighted those around him. Funeral service will be held at 2PM on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at CONGREGATION TIFERETH ISRAEL, 1354 E. Broad St. with Rabbi Harold Berman Cantor Jack Chomsky officiating. Shiva will be observed at the Skilken residence through Wednesday, June 30. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wexner Heritage House, Columbus Jewish Day School, and Congregation Tifereth Israel.