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Marvin Dickman Obituary

Dickman B.S., M.A.S., M.S., Marvin J. Adoring husband of Susie (nee Merlander) Dickman for 47 years; cherished father of Alyssa Dickman, Rabbi Reni (Aaron Nessel) Dickman; adored zayde of Gabriel and Tori. Marvin spent his entire career of 35 years as a CPA working at Arthur Andersen & Co. He was admitted to the partnership in 1976 using his expertise in small business and tax. Upon his retirement from AA&Co., he studied for a degree in Jewish Sudies at the University of Chicago. He then taught Jewish History at several synagogues, and JCC's. He was a former member of the Board of Directors of the Juvenile Protective Agency, The Museum of Broadcast Communications, Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute, Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, The National Board of URJ, (formerly UAHC), Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion Board of Overseers, President, Board of Jewish Education of Metropolitan Chicago 1989-1991, Illinois Humanities Council (appointed by Gov. Quinn). Presently, he was a board member of The Chicago Jewish Historical Society, The Ezra Consortium of the American Jewish Archives, and The Chicago Dramatists. An old-radio enthusiast, he has enjoyed giving programs on the "Good Old Days." Services Thursday 10 a.m. at Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 1201 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. Interment Rosehill. Memorials in his memory to Sinai Temple, 2800 Franklin Street, Michigan City, Indiana 46360, Cong. BJBE, 1201 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015, or Chicago Dramatists, 1105 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642 would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 21, 2015.
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Dear Susie and family, Marv is still remembered fondly especially when I think or talk about my years at U of Illinois, , WPGU, or hear music from "Breakfast at Tiffany´s ". He was a good friend to me and I was lucky to have him as a friend.

Roz Ansher

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January 19, 2022

Dear Susie, Alyssa and Reni. Very sad to hear of Marvin's passing. I remember our trip to WDW when the children were young.
Matt, Adam and Simon send their consolences also
Fondest wishes - pattie Piacente

February 11, 2015

Rabbi Reni, Aaron and family. Please accept our heart felt condolences on the loss of your father. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers-John Livelsberger, Chris Voorhees

John Livelsberger

January 24, 2015

Dear Susie and Family,
So sad to receive news of Marv's death. My heartfelt condolences to you all. Marv and you have been dear friends to me over these many years since I met Marv at WPGU at U of IL. He will be missed by many of us. Thinking of you with love.

Roz Lieber Ansher

January 22, 2015

Dear Rabbi Reni, Aaron and family, Please accept our condolences on the passing of your father. He was clearly an extraordinary man, as evidence by both his professional life, his community work and his wonderful family. Mark and Shelley Grach

Mark and Shelley Grach

January 22, 2015

Rabbi Reni, please accept my condolences. He sounded like a wonderful man.

Jeff Ruby

January 22, 2015

Susie, I was so sorry to read of your husband's passing. I hope you will be comforted by the thoughts of family and friends.
Sharon Drazner

January 21, 2015

Susie,

My condolences on Marv's passing. He was truly a very nice, kind man. He will be missed. God bless you.

Kim Hendricks

January 21, 2015

A wonderful and one of the most "human" partners in Arthur Andersen's Chicago office. An honor to have worked alongside him.

jon ekdahl

January 21, 2015

Dear Susie, I was so sorry to hear about Marvin's death. You and Marvin have been connected to our family since we were children. My condolences to you and your whole family. Love, Kiya Immergluck

January 21, 2015

Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Marsha and Gary Dienstag

January 21, 2015

Our condolences to the Dickman family at this time. Marvin was one of the first people I met at BJBE and one of the nicest. He will be missed.

David Singer

January 21, 2015

Susie, my condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

John Van Kirk

January 21, 2015

Susie,
Even though I have only known Marvin for a short time, I recognized his devotion to you. My deepest condolences.

Cindy Jo Lantz

January 21, 2015

Dearest Susie, We were so very sorry to here about Marvin's death. May his beautiful memories sustain you and your family. Love, Pam & Stu Litwin

January 21, 2015

So sorry for your loss
Alan and Trena Goldberg

January 21, 2015

i am sorry for your loss. God is opening his hand and satisfying the desire of every living thing, Psalm 145:16

January 21, 2015

Our condolences to Susie and the family. We will remember Marvin with great fondness, especially at Passover.

Lee and Claire Vickman

January 21, 2015

Susie - Please accept my deepest condolences. Karen Bezman

Karen Bezman

January 21, 2015

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