Jack Wahrhaftig

August 30, 1925 - August 15, 2022

A source of strength, compassion, wisdom, warmth, humor and empathy.

Jack Wahrhaftig, a native of San Francisco, died at the age of 96 surrounded by his loving family.

Jack is survived by his children Lynn O’Connor (Terry O’Connor), Peter Wahrhaftig (Rena Dorph), and Marc Wahrhaftig (Liz Struble), and his grandchildren Laurel O’Connor, Amitai Wahrhaftig, Naia Wahrhaftig, and Ari StrubleWahrhaftig. He was predeceased by Lila, his beloved wife of 65 years.

A resident of Oakland, Jack practiced law, retiring at age 87. Served in European combat departing with the plea of “never again.” He graduated from UC Berkeley and the Hastings College of the Law, marrying Lila in 1955. Active in Oakland’s Temple Sinai, the past president of the Oakland JCC, past chair of the Estate Planning Council of the East Bay, and many other civic organizations. Jack had a lifelong love of camping, music, photography and family, joyfully assisted Lila in her artist endeavors, always savored grandchildren time.

Jack was curious and inquisitive, exuded genuine warmth, had a wonderful sense of humor, and loved life. His memory will be for a blessing.

Suggested contributions in Jack’s name may be made to Temple Sinai (Social Action/Anti-Hunger fund or the People of the BookOakland Literacy Project Fund), Earthjustice, or the Alameda County Food Bank.