Birth date: Jul 20, 1926 Death date: Jan 28, 2021
Sheldon (Shel) Myers, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021. Born in Buffalo, New York on July 20, 1926, Shel was preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life, Shirley; and, by his loving parents, Sheldon Frede Read Obituary
Shel was the front man for Myers & Lasch. The idea guy, the client contact guy, the mover & shaker. George Lasch, Shel’s business partner, was an extremely talented designer and illustrator, who minded the shop while Shel was out and about working with their suppliers, vendors, and entertaining clients with those infamous martini lunches. Shel & George, collaborating together, would bring to life marketing plans and display ideas, and dazzle their clients.
Back in the 50’s thru 80’s, everything in the graphic art industry was specialized by profession. Illustrators, mechanical layout artists, photographers, typesetters, etc.
Art studios, would be like a one-stop shop for Shel & George to get their final “camera-ready” artwork prepared for print and production.
I was working for one of those art studios in the 80’s, and was a lowly keyline/board artist when I first met Shel. As I moved up the ladder and transitioned into sales/account rep for the studio, Shel was impressed with another guy at the studio – Phil Puhala. When Shel and George decided it was time to retire, they invited Phil to come onboard at Myers & Lasch, and I transitioned over a couple years later. I was so honored and fortunate that Shel and Phil asked me. I believe it was a unanimous decision not to rename the company – Puhala & Marhefka.
My time with Shel & George before they actually retired seemed short.
When Shel came into the office for business, his feet were shuffling like a little kid just waiting to break out and run through the fields chasing his model planes.
Shel was my mentor and teacher. He instilled in me the integrity of Myers & Lasch, to be forthright honest and loyal to the customers, and the importance of always searching for that different and creative approach for the customer's need.
I owe so much of my business career to Shel and the opportunity the guys extended to me, He will forever be an inspiration. Thank you Shel.
Michael Marhefka
Myers & Lasch, Inc.
I did not your Pops personally but I did know him well from the stories that his daughter, my friend Sheri Demby would share with me at school. We both shared stories of our Pops and would chuckle and reminisce about what wonderful men they were. Sheri would also share stories of Mom as well. I know they were both loved dearly by their children. Now I know why Sheri got her LOVE of fishing! Every morning upon arriving to school I would greet Sheri by say, "Good Morning!" "How's your Pop's?"
