With tremendous sadness we mourn the death of ALLAN B. MENDEL,

who died on July 10, 2020. Born in Little Rock on July 29, 1945, to Jane and Ed Mendel, he was the oldest of four siblings. A proud 1964 graduate of Hall High School, he maintained those friendships throughout his lifetime. He was a graduate of the University of Texas,

El Paso and SMU Graduate School of Banking. In 1990, after a 20 year career in banking, he founded his own investment firm, Mendel Capitol Management.

Allan was a warm, caring, and generous man who volunteered with many organizations and was on and president of many boards. He loved his community, and he loved his family. Called “Bear” by his grandchildren, that name stuck with others too, as he was a soft spoken, loveable bear of a man.

He cherished his friendships, and went to lunch every day with the same group of men for 30 years. He delighted as they played a numbers game to see who would pick up the tab. He held a monthly poker game at his house, where he was always “the banker.” He joined the same investment club his father had been in and stated that at one time he was the youngest member and now he was one of the oldest. He loved going to work every day and was proud of his partners Maureen Ruggiero and Geoffrey Niebaum.

Allan is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carol Faupel Mendel, who never ceased to delight him. He leaves behind two daughters whom he adored and was extremely proud of, Sarah Mendel Johnson (Len) and Naomi Stratton; two grandchildren that meant the world to him, Katie and Chloe Stratton. Of all his lifetime honors, he was most proud of being called “Bear” by his two favorite grandchildren. His siblings, Anne Mendel (Mark Henry); Eddie Mendel (Barbara); and David Mendel; along with their families. He is also survived by his friend and the mother of his children Jacqui Lincoln.

In light of the global pandemic there will be no service, but the family has felt surrounded by love from their friends and community. Allan would be touched by this outpouring of support. Memorials may be made to the Jewish Federation of Arkansas (18 Corporate Hill Dr. #204 Little Rock, 72205) or to Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (PO Box 925, Little Rock, 72203). Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, ruebelfuneralhome.com