Alven Simon Ghertner

Ghertner, Alven Simon, 97, born April 19, 1914 in Nashville. March 25, 2012. Preceded by wife of 70 years, Jean Fleisman Ghertner. Survived by daughter Dorothy (Jack) Miller, Clarksville, son Frank (Barbara) Ghertner. Grandchildren Steve (Patty) Ghertner, Scott (Lynn) Ghertner, Terri (Don) Goodwin, Vicki Campbell, Jay (Lisa) Berlin, ten great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.

Begin working for Cullom & Ghertner Company printers and lithographers at age 12. The company was founded by his father Simon Ghertner in 1906. He became president of Cullom & Ghertner Company on the death of his father in 1945. Cullom & Ghertner Company grew to be .one of the largest printing companies in the United States. In 1961 Cullom & Ghertner Company acquired Stoddards Inc, a Nashville based office furniture and stationery supply company and later that year acquired the Modern Methods Company a copy equipment company. Cullom & Ghertner Company was sold in 1963 to a New York stock exchange company. He then became an active real estate investor. He was the former president of the Shufeld Company, and allied Land and development company, both companies active in subdivision land development. He was the president of the Nashville Printing industry trade association. He was the president of the Sales and Marketing executives of Nashville, He was a director of the printing industry of America, and the National association of Lithographers. He was active in the Young Presidents organization, and a member of the Chief Executives Forum. He was named the "outstanding boss of the year" by the Nashville Jaycees in 1963. He was one of the founders of the Junior Achievement organization. He was president of the Woodmont Country club, and on the board of directors of the Nashville City Club. He was on the board of directors of Family and Children service of Nashville. He was educated at Hume Fogg High School and Vanderbilt University. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m., Thurs., Mar. 29, 2012 at West End Synagogue, 3810 West End Ave., with visitation one hour prior to the service at the Synagogue. Burial will follow at Temple Cemetery. Visitation and minion will also be held on Thurs., Mar. 29th from 4:30-6:30 at 511 Wessex Towers, 6666 Brookmont Terrace, Nashville, TN 37205. Memorial contributions maybe made to West End Synagogue.

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