The life of Yale Schulman was defined by determination, faith, and enormous generosity. He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on May 29, 1923 and lived there most of his life. At the age of 19 he volunteered for the Army and landed on Normandy Beach on D-Day 1944. After serving throughout Europe he returned to Altoona where he married Ida Karp on April 20, 1947 and rejoined his family's business.
While working as a salesman, first with his brothers and then managing his own clothing, appliance and building supply stores, he always found time to give back to his community. He held numerous leadership roles in local, regional and national volunteer organizations, including Agudath Achim Synagogue, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, AMBUCS, and Improved Dwellings for Altoona and Shriners.
Yale Schulman passed away quietly Monday evening, January 16 in Austin, Texas where he moved two years ago. He leaves behind Ida, his wife of 65 years, four children and their spouses, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services will be held at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home 10:30 Friday, January 20.
