Captain Herbert Sobel, portrayed in the TV series "Band of Brothers" by David Schwimmer, had a tragic life after his service. He became estranged from his family, attempted suicide, and lived in an assisted living facility until his death. He died on September 30, 1987, with his death certificate listing malnutrition as the cause, and his body was cremated
. After his service in World War II, Sobel returned to Chicago, where he worked as a credit manager for a telephone equipment company. He married Rose, a former
. The portrayal of Sobel in the series was that of a despised training commander known for his unnecessarily harsh and petty behavior
