Memphis entrepreneur, inventor framed his life in stained-glass
This is a closeup of the detail in in the Madonna window in the Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavilion. Oppenheimer’s studio won the international contest St. Jude sponsored to find the stained artist who would design the pavilion’s windows. (Submitted)
Dan Oppenheimer’s children say he saw no reason in retiring because his work gave him creative expression and avenues for improving the world.
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Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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