BANGOR – Samuel Nyer, 85, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at his home in Hallandale, Fla. He was born July 13, 1925, in Boston, to Saul and Sylvia (Alpert) Nyer.
During World War II, at age 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and fought in the 63rd Infantry Division, “Blood and Fire,” that liberated Marseilles, Strasburg and other major French cities. He distinguished himself by outstanding act of bravery, serving as a first scout. In recognition of his distinguished service, he was awarded a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, three Purple Hearts and the French Croix de Guerre. His exploits during World War II were recorded in a documentary film that aired on the History Channel, “Blood from a Stone.” In 1949, he married Helen G. Wagman, a native of Bangor, and settled in Bangor. He founded locally several companies: Nyer Theater, Youngstown Home Improvement, Nyle Kiln, SKR, as well as Nyer Medical, which was publicly traded on NASDAC – symbol NYER. At various times, Mr. Nyer acted as president of the Jewish Community Council and Congregation Beth Abraham, and chairman of Israel Bond Drive of Maine.
Samuel is survived by his wife, Helen; his sister, Mrs. Cynthia Subin of Englewood, N.J.; his three sons, Rabbi Richard Nyer of Monsey, N.Y., Mr. Stephen Nyer of Bangor and Dr. Kenneth Nyer of New Rochelle, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Interment took place Thursday, May 26, at Beth El – Cedar Park Cemetery, Paramus, N.J.