William L. Shraberg

William Leonard Shraberg, born November 19, 1943, died August 29, 2005 in Pass Christian, MS. Bill perished in his beloved home overlooking the Gulf during Hurricane Katrina. He was born and grew up in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hyman and Bess Shraberg; and his sister, Nancy Shraberg Marx.

He is survived by his brother, David Shraberg M.D. of Lexington, KY; nieces and nephews, Judy and Brian Bernardi (Robert and Natalie) of Louisville, KY, Ginger Marx and Katie Bain (Jacob) of Louisville, KY, Zachary, Aaron, Elizabeth and Sarah Shraberg, all of Lexington, KY, and Joshua Shraberg of New Orleans, LA.

Bill graduated from Henry Clay High School and the University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Following two years of service with the US Army in Berlin, he was honorably discharged and then obtained a Masters Degree in Education from Memphis State University. He then obtained a Juris Doctrine from the UK College of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review. He then served for many years as an Administrative Law Judge for the US Department of Hearings and Appeals until his retirement to Pass Christian.

Bill will be remembered as an accomplished classical pianist and organist, as well as his love for reading, writing and composing. In addition to his many letters to the local Sun Herald, he delighted for many years providing services as the church organist for the First Presbyterian Church in Bay St. Louis, MS.