Chaim Shlomo Katz – born abt. 1834 in Zloczew, Lodzkie, Poland – died Lodz 1918 age 84 – He worked as a building contractor Published January 14, 2013 at 1164 × 1736 in What were their names and why were they changed? this is the caption Father of Gertrude Muriel Katz AltmanHe was a cohen. Katz is an acronym for “Kahana Tzadek” – righteous priest. description Father of Gertrude Muriel Katz AltmanHe was a cohen. Katz is an acronym for “Kahana Tzadek” – righteous priest.