Sidney Avrum Wohlman

Sidney Avrum Wohlman, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026. Sidney was born on June 30, 1945, in Houston to the late Shirley Epstein and Jacob Wohlman. Sidney graduated from Jones High School in 1963 and was a member of the school’s debate team. He later enrolled at the University of Houston and was a member of their debate team. While at the University of Houston, Sidney was drafted and served in the Vietnam War on a minesweeper as a radio man in the Navy. Sidney completed his education by receiving his bachelor's degree in communications from the University of St. Thomas. Sidney had a diverse career, from managing variety stores such as TG&Y to selling insurance. He was a part-time disc jockey at the classical music radio station KLEF. Sidney was a brilliant man and had a passion for teaching, especially to 3rd and 4th graders. He was a part-time teacher at Congregation Emanuel for 23 years and then received his alternative teaching certification. He was best known at Congregation Emanuel for his annual “Mock Wedding” for his 4th-grade students, that was immensely popular with the children and parents. Sidney went on to teach full-time for 6 years, including two years at the Beren Academy. He also was a tutor. However, Sidney found his real passion in life as a special education advocate when he joined National ARD/IEP Advocates in 2010. Sidney left a legacy of making a dramatic difference in the lives of children with special needs in obtaining appropriate services from their public school districts. Sidney is survived by his many cousins, daughter Judy Wohlman, and his half-brother, David Epstein, and his wife, Theresa, and the love of his life, Charlene Snider. Funeral services will be held at Houston National Cemetery on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 12:45 PM, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038. A Zoom will be available at the following link: https://uhd.zoom.us/j/81701979172 The passcode to join the Zoom is 555111. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Sidney’s honor to the Texas Organization of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (TOPAA.ORG).

Sidney Avrum Wohlman

June 30, 1945 - January 30, 2026