Bainbridge Island resident Nathan Brein, age 94, died Feb. 12 at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle.

He was born May 10, 1910, in Philadelphia, Pa., to David and Rose (Kaplan) Brein.

After attending Temple University in Philadelphia, he worked in the family business until joining the Marine Corps for service during World War II. He served in the South Pacific as a platoon sergeant and was wounded during combat in Okinawa.

Once he returned stateside and recuperated from his battle wounds, he joined the USO as a comedy writer, later writing for the young comedy team of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.

When the Lewis/Martin partnership dissolved, he moved to New York and wrote for Martha Rae and other nightclub comics.

He later opened a restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. After successfully operating the restaurant for 15 years, he retired with his wife, traveled and played golf.

In 2004 he moved to Bainbridge Island to be near his children.

He is survived by his son Jeff Brein and daughter Dinah Brein, both of Bainbridge Island; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Feb. 16 at Congregation Kol Shalom.

Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home.