Eugene Polster

Eugene “Gene” Albert Polster, 82, passed away in his home on Tuesday, September 16, surrounded by his family. He was born in Columbus on September 13, 1926 to Tobias and Jennie Polster. Preceding him in death were his beloved wife, Antionette “Toni” and brother-in-law, Irving E. Schottenstein. Gene is survived by his sister, Frances “Frankie” Schottenstein; daughter Patricia (Dr. Ross) Rega, of Sarasota, FL; sons, Jeffrey (Lori) Polster and Michael (Kathy) Polster, of Columbus; grandchildren, Samuel and Julia Rega, Hannah, Aaron, David, Toby and Asher Polster; nephews and nieces Gary L. (Teri) Schottenstein, Robert H. (Jeri B.) Schottenstein, Linda Fisher, and Steven (Rhonda) Schottenstein. He was a graduate of Bexley High School, an alumnus of The Ohio State University, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, WW II. Gene was an active, life-long member of Congregation Tifereth Israel, of which his grandfather, Louis R. Polster, was a founder. He was the President of the Louis R. Polster Co., a food service equipment distributor, established in 1902 by his grandfather. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, September 19, 2008 at CONGREGATION TIFERETH ISRAEL, 1354 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43205, with Rabbi Harold Berman officiating. Shiva will be observed Sunday through Thursday morning at Gene’s residence.