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Lillian Oppenheim Seligman Obituary -
Seligman, Lillian Oppenheim,69, of Louisville, died January 18, 2015 at her home. Lillian was a speech-language pathologist at the Veterans Administration Hospital for over 35 years. She was actively involved in many aspects of the Louisville community including serving as past president of the Jewish Family & Career Services, past Board member of The Temple, and a docent at the Speed Art Museum and Louisville International Airport.
Most of all, Lillian loved being with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of over 43 years, Dr. Jerry Seligman; her daughters, Wendy Siskin (Jonathan) and Leigh Segall (Michael) and her six grandchildren, Ellie, Olivia, and Madeline Siskin and Zachary, Emily, and Benjamin Segall.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Denise; her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Heinz (Dorothy) Oppenheim; and her stepmother, Erika Oppenheim.
The family would like to thank Dr. Jeffrey Hargis and his staff, Dr. Julie Ellis, Dr. Stephan Sweitzer, Dr. Jeffrey Weiss, and Carmelita Clay and her staff for their exceptional care and support.
Funeral service to be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at The Temple, 5101 U.S. 42, with burial in Keneseth Israel Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Shiva service will be held in The Klein Center at The Temple from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday with minyan beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Donations in Lillian's memory may be made to Jewish Family & Career Services, Keneseth Israel Congregation or The Temple.
Remembering Lillian - PDF compilation of e-mails and social media comments (Facebook) posted after Lillian's passing. Prepared by Jeanne Hathaway. Download by clicking here.
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Mary Kaebnick (Kirkland)
I feel so honored to have been invited to a small luncheon at our 50th reunion where I sat next to Lilian and we had such great conversation. We shared stories of our daughters living in Atlanta. I remember her positive and cheerful spirit. My sincere condolences to her family. Mary Kaebnick KirklandJennie Donnelly (Green)
Lillian drove my daughter and I back to the hotel after the luncheon. I'm so glad that I had that time with her. Lillian lived an exemplary life, contributing to society and her community in addition to her family. Her spirit was inspiring and uplifting to everyone she came into contact with. She will be greatly missed by so many. We were fortunate to have been her friends.
Heather Scarlett (Hurley)
Lillian was a wonderful friend during our Waggener days, IU days and and ever since. She was always so hopeful and positive, even when she was going through very tough times. She adored her wonderful husband and beautiful daughters and got so much joy from her grandchildren. Emma and I had lunch with Lillian before Thanksgiving and she was looking forward to having her family home for the holidays and making spoon bread for her granddaughter.
Lillian was one of a kind and I'll miss her terribly.
Ellinor Henderson
I remember spending the night at Sally Schaaf's house one Saturday night, probably in 9th grade. I was not very worldly, and did not know a lot about WWII and the Holocaust. I had my very first intellectually stimulating conversation about these events with Lillian at that slumber party. She was so smart and had a way of explaining things that made me want to go out and read everything I could get my hands on about WWII and the Holocaust. She woke up my brain and curosity about things other than the usual "stuff" teenagers think about: clothes, dates, parties, dealing with parents, fitting in. It was such a revelation! I'll always be grateful to her for this. I will miss her very much.
Virginia (Ginger) Robbins (Baker)
My email has been down and I just read about Lillian. I am so sorry to hear that she passed away. Though I had not had the pleasure of spending time with her since our high school days, my memories of her are of her great good humor, her kindness, and her acceptance of others. Just to read of her activities and accomplishments is to know what a good life she lived and the difference she must have made in the lives of many people.