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Al Schwartz Obituary

Schwartz, Al beloved husband of the late Perle (nee Nachbar), dear father of Michael R. (Reva) and Ellen S. (Harvey) Wineberg, loving grandfather of Karen (Allen) Sutker, William S. (Amy) Schwartz, Barry S. (Lana) Schwartz, Susan (Rod) Humerick, Julie (Richard) Levitz, Margi Wineberg and Nancy (Scott) Greenberg, great-grandfather of Danielle, Nicole, Tommy, Teddy, Hannah, Sophie, Emma, Collin, McKenzie, Jacob, Adam, Seth, Lucas, Hannah, Matthew and Chloe, fond brother of Rosetta Lachman, the late Sol, Joe, Sam, Meyer, Charles, and Philip Schwartz, Jean Heftel and Edna Mandelson. Services Monday, 10 a.m. at B'Nai Torah Temple, 2789 Oak St., Highland Park, IL 60035. Private family interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials many be made to the charity of your choice. Information, The Piser Chapel, 847-679-4740

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 19 to Aug. 21, 2001.

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marvin jacobs

August 25, 2001

it seems only yesterday(l931) as an eight yr. old boy, i first met Al. his idea of sportsmanship has followed me my whole life. my brother, jack, living now in an altzheimer- world often remembers Al when he can't remember anything or anyone else.

Andrew Ross

August 25, 2001

Thank you, Al, for creating the summer paradise that we call Camp Ojibwa. Some of my best life-long friends and greatest memories were made at camp. You will be missed, but your legend will live on in our hearts forever.

Phyllice Bradner-Matson

August 24, 2001

My Uncle Al was legendary in a family that had had many wonderful

stories to tell. My branch of the clan moved to California in 1952 when I was 7, so I didn't know Uncle Al very well, and I only saw him a few times during the 35 years I have lived in Alaska. But I knew him through the stories of my mother and aunts, and he continued to be their

Guardian Angel through all those years.



About 15 years ago, I learned more about my uncle through a most

unexpected source here in Juneau.I was discussing childhood memories

with a good friend of mine who was a commercial fisherman, and discovered that we were both originally from Chicago. He said there was only one person in Chicago who was dear to his heart, a man named Al Schwartz who ran a boy's camp that he attended every summer.



He told me how this wonderful man became his father figure, his mentor, his hero and provided the most enjoyable moments of what was

otherwise an unhappy childhood. I couldn't believe that of all the people in Chicago he was talking about my uncle! I understood then that the magic and charisma of

my mother's beloved brother extended far beyond our family and into the

hearts of everyone whose life he touched.



Now my mother, Rosetta, is the last of that generation of Schwartz

children who brought so much sunshine into the world.

Steve Tepper

August 24, 2001

I have fond memories of Al at camp, from begging and beseaching us to eat the fruit, to the infamous do's and don'ts. Al was beloved by the campers, respected by the staff, and trusted by the parents, but mostly loved for who he was, a hero to all.

Steve Kriozere

August 23, 2001

"Inhale up...hold it...hold it...hold it...EXHALE!" Ah, the mighty words of Al Schwartz. Al was an institution, he will be missed, but never forgotten. The RED LIGHT in the Camp Ojibwa Mess Hall shines brigtly today...and I am silent.

Michael Morgan

August 23, 2001

Our condolences to the Schwartz family....



Al's legacy will live on at Camp Ojibwa. Whenever a kid slides into home plate on Diamond #1, hits the winning jumper on the Warrior Court, or when he wins Collegiate Week for his team with a victory in Box Hockey...Al's legacy will live forever. Thanks for the memories and the many opportunities.

Jeffrey Fishbein

August 21, 2001

Instead of "Tuesday's with Morrie," this should read "Every Summer with AL". Camp Ojibwa shaped our future. Al gave us the roadmap. Many who I know, including myself, followed it. He taught us about dedication, desire, committment, perseverance, and integrity. Virtues Al seemed to live his life by. Al, thanks for the opportunities, thanks for the memories, thanks for guiding us into adulthood. You will be missed by all who you touched.

Scott Heiman

August 21, 2001

My thoughts are with Al and his family.



Al and Camp Ojibwa have provided me and many of my friends wonderful years of memories and meanings. We learned how to compete, how to care for ourselves and others and how to be a man.



Thanks Al!

Donna Hodges (Berkelhamer)

August 21, 2001

Al was my grandfather's older brother.

From what I have known, Al was successful as family man, businessman and within his community. He was dearly loved and had a love for life and a generous heart. He could not do enough for others and these qualities were passed down throughout his own family. I wish I had known him.

Men as successful as he was, throughout every facet of his life rarely exist, with the exception of my own father.





As an insufferable lineage hound,

I am one of four kids with features notably different than the rest of my siblings. After seeing family photos it is clear that I am undoubtedly a "Schwartz" and proud of it.

We can learn a great deal from his legacy, so:



Here's to celebrating many years filled with vision, smiles and a positive outlook at what's important in life. Al had the right idea.

Mark Fishbein

August 20, 2001

Some stupid boy .....!!!!



No, I never did throw soap in the shower house. Then again, I stayed on second base even when nature called.



Many of us, at one time or another, was a "stupid boy". Because of Al and Ojibwa, however, all of us were LUCKY boys.

Danny Fishbein

August 20, 2001

What a great man! We should all be half as lucky and fortunate as he was. To have a meaning in so many lives, not just Camp Ojibwa campers and counselors, but from the sounds of things, to everyone he came in contact with, and clearly, his family. He provided a place for me and so many others to learn about life and the way to grow up and be a man. It wasn't about the sports and competition, we just didn't know it at the time...it was about spending a couple months, every childhood summer for some of us, in a place like no other and learning to live with others and make lifelong friends. Thanks a million Al...you will always be remembered!

Judy and Ron Blumenfeld

August 20, 2001

We remember Al as a vibrant, energetic, fun guy. Our condolences to the Schwartz and Wineberg families. May time heal their loss.

Scott Mathson

August 20, 2001

My thoughts and prayers to Al and his wonderful family. He was an outstanding man who touched many people in his lifetime.

20 years ago he said to me in a phone conversation, "Scott, this will be the best summer of your life!" He was right! Thanks Al!

Scott Mathson

Guy Geleerd

August 20, 2001

There are few men in this world like Al. There are even fewer men who had as much of an influence on me as Al. Al was fearless, confident, loving and trusting. From the moment in 1974 when he and Mickey came to my home to show me movie clips of camp, I felt a special bond with Al. All the way until the time that Pearl passed away, Al was always there to speak with me and offer consult on the decisions I made as I became older.



Al did not just speak like you and me, what he had to say stayed with you, forever. Al was a great, great man. His vision of how a young man should be is reflected in the way that I am raising my two sons.



I will miss Al very much. There are few men like him left with us.

Morgan (Elaine) St. James

August 19, 2001

My husband, Hugh Kottlove, and I were at first very sad to hear of Uncle Al's passing. But then, looking back at the wonderful life he lived, the children and grandchildren that survive him, and the thousands of lives he touched in a positive way during his lifetime, we realized that this was actually the celebration of an extraordinary lifespan of 100 years.



What better legacy to leave than the endearing memories that will always be a part of anyone who knew him..the values, the humor, the willingness to help at a moment's notice, the compassion and most of all the sparkling personality and million dollar smile. That was my Uncle Al!



My mother, Rosetta Lachman was the youngest of the ten children and now, at age 91, the only survivor of the brothers and sisters. Even as years advanced she was always his baby sister and he always watched out for her. He will be greatly missed, but he will never be forgotten.



Because of his dedication to children for the greater part of his life, we felt it would be appropriate to make a contribution in his name to Valley View Vaulters. It a California non-profit charitable organization dedicated to enriching the lives of handicapped and non-handicapped children through mainstreaming them together in the equestrian sport of vaulting ... gymnastics on horseback.

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