Leonard Bertram Rosenberg

Leonard B. Rosenberg, 91 years old, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Leonard was born in New York City on May 11, 1928 to Max and Esther Rosenberg. Their family moved to El Campo, Texas when he was a young boy. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Houston, Texas. Leonard graduated from San Jacinto High School at the age of sixteen. He then enrolled at UT- Austin where he was an avid Longhorn. He was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi and Texas Silver Spurs where he made many lifelong friends. It was during this time that Leonard negotiated his first "deal", which was the purchase of Bevo IV. After graduation, he moved back to Houston to practice accounting, while also attending University of Houston Law School. In 1951 he met the love of his life, JoAnn Schultz, and they married that year. They were fortunate to share 51 wonderful years together until her death. Together Leonard and JoAnn raised five children. There was always excitement in the Rosenberg household. Leonard was always willing and ready to teach his five children to enjoy life. Leonard had a long and distinguished career as a general business attorney; he specialized in the areas of real estate, banking, oil and gas, and the music industry. He served as president of the University of Houston Law Center Alumni Association; he was awarded both the University of Houston Distinguished Alumni Award and The University of Houston Law Center Distinguished Alumni Award. In the 80's, Leonard proudly served as Chairman of the Texas State Banking Commission during one of the most tumultuous periods in banking history. Leonard and JoAnn were proud supporters of the Houston Symphony, Hadassah Women's Organization, The University of Houston, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and many other local charities. Leonard was preceded in death by his loving wife, JoAnn; his parents, Max and Esther, and his in-laws Dave and Bessie Schultz. He is survived by his children: Andrea and Bruce Holzband, Wade and Amy Rosenberg, Robert Rosenberg, Eric Rosenberg, and Lynne Siegel. In addition, he is survived by his grandchildren: Stephen and Lisa Satter, Lori Satter, Melanie and DW Mann, Matthew and Jessie Rosenberg, Ethan and Antoinette Rosenberg, Betsy and Teddy Riley, Ben Siegel, Sarah Siegel, Emma Siegel, Tyler Rosenberg and Jack Rosenberg; great-grandchildren, Lawson, Amara and Riley Rosenberg, brother-in-law's, William and Leah Schultz and Harold Schultz. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Village of River Oaks and his wonderful caregivers for the care and compassion they gave to Leonard. A private burial will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020 followed by a service of remembrance for friends and family at 4:00 PM at Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 N. Braeswood Blvd. Houston, TX 77096. While Leonard will be greatly missed, he will always be remembered for his keen mind, integrity and extreme generosity. Memorial donations may be made to the University of Houston Law Center Leonard Rosenberg Family Endowed Scholarship www.giving.uh.edu/law or www.Hadassah.org.

Leonard Bertram Rosenberg

May 11, 1928 - February 25, 2020