Max Gendelman

Born in Milwaukee in 1923, Max Gendelman was left shell-shocked by his experiences in the Second World War. Avoiding the painful memories, he poured his energies into running the successful business he founded and headed, the Century Hardware Corporation; taking care of his family; and nurturing his lifelong friendship with Karl Kirschner. The recipient of numerous military medals, Gendelman died on June 15, 2012, one month after he had finished the final draft of A Tale of Two Soldiers. He...See more

Born in Milwaukee in 1923, Max Gendelman was left shell-shocked by his experiences in the Second World War. Avoiding the painful memories, he poured his energies into running the successful business he founded and headed, the Century Hardware Corporation; taking care of his family; and nurturing his lifelong friendship with Karl Kirschner. The recipient of numerous military medals, Gendelman died on June 15, 2012, one month after he had finished the final draft of A Tale of Two Soldiers. He was buried with full military honors. See less