Jewish Funeral Directors and Staff

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Terry Kleinman, Administrator
Terry Kleinman is a licensed pre-need consultant, oversees operations and is responsible for administrative duties. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at UW-Milwaukee in 1978 and worked as an Occupational Therapist. As an active participant in the Chevra Kadisha, she has been performing taharas for over 30 years. Terry is married with a large family of children and grandchildren. She enjoys painting, playing piano and camping. She is a member of Congregation Beth Jehudah.

Mike Lippert, Licensed Funeral Director
Michael Lippert, LFD, received a Bachelor of Science degree at UW-Madison in 1970, received the 25 Years of Service Award from the Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association in 2006, and owned and managed Lippert Funeral Home in Sheboygan Wisconsin from 1982 to 2001. Michael came to Milwaukee from Sheboygan in 2001.

Tom Andrus, Licensed Funeral Director
Tom Andrus, LFD, attended the University of Minnesota from 1987 to 1991 completing a Liberal Arts degree, and Milwaukee Area Technical College with a degree in Funeral Service Management / Mortuary Science. Tom comes from a family of funeral directors. He is married and has 4 children. In his free time, he enjoys all competitive sports and woodworking.

Mel Pomerantz, Licensed Pre-Need Consultant
Melvin Pomerantz is a Licensed pre-need consultant, leads our monument sales division, assists with funerals and oversees the maintenance of our facilities. He completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering in 1962 and a Masters in Engineering Management in 1970 with minors in Math, Psychology and Philosophy. Born in Chicago, IL, Mel came to Milwaukee in 1962. He is married with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. He is long time member of Congregation Beth Israel. He enjoys exercise, travel and visiting his grandchildren.

Kimberly Ann Elz, Office Manager
Kimberly Ann Elz is our Office Manager and has been employed with Goodman-Bensman Funeral Home since 1992. A highly organized person, she is responsible for coordinating all office functions. Growing up on a farm, she received many awards showing horses and was involved with 4-H. She is married and has 1 son; she loves animals and country living.

Michael Perelshtein, Funeral Home Assistant
Michael Perelshtein is our Funeral Home Assistant. In addition to assisting with funerals, he translates for our Russian clients, attends to building maintenance and performs other daily operations. Born in Odessa, Ukraine, he immigrated to America in 1976. In Ukraine, he was an accomplished gymnast, winning numerous awards. In the United States, he worked as a high school gym teacher and started his own painting / wallpapering company. Michael is married and has 2 sons. He enjoys tennis and other sports.