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Benjamin Schmetterer Obituary
Schmetterer, Benjamin A. age 81, beloved husband of Audrey, (nee Berman) for 54 wonderful years, proud father of Dr. Lawrence (Dr. Susan Woods) Schmetterer, David (Jarede) Schmetterer and Sari (James) Ghiselli, loving grandpa of Samuel, Maxwell, Jacob, Zachary and Brandon Schmetterer and Noah Ghiselli, dearest brother of the Honorable Judge Jack (Barbara Friedman) Schmetterer, son of the late Samuel and Gertrude Schmetterer. Ben was the founder and CEO of Crawford Laboratories. Chapel service Tuesday, 12:15 p.m., at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Inf: 847-255-3520. 
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for Benjamin Schmetterer
Amy (Zaretsky) Burke
June 6, 2008
Dear Mrs Scmetterer, Sari, David and the entire family, I am so sorry about your loss. Mr Schmetterer was a good man...I know you will all miss him very much. May his name always be a blessing to you.
Lori Sexner
June 5, 2008
I am a Schmetterer cousin and wish to express to you my condolences. My great grandpa was Isadore Schmetterer.My grandma was Regina Salitre. I have written your names so many times in the family tree I feel I know you all. I know how it feels to lose a parent but they will stay with you always.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.Your Cousin Lori Sexner
Richard Golding
June 3, 2008
Judge Schmetterer:
My condolences on your loss. It is never the right time nor easy to lose a family member.
Adalee Payne
June 2, 2008
Ben or as I knew him, Mr. Schmetterer, was always rockin his pair of crocs.
Mr. Schmeterer, you are always going to be remembered. We will always have BEN in our hearts and will remember him as THE BEST SALESMAN EVER!
Staff
June 2, 2008
Ben left behind Florock to continue to grow. His domain will live on and all who knew him, thank him for the knowledge he shared, the jobs he provided to many and the monument “Crawford Labs.”
Dale Johnson
June 2, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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Crawford Staff
June 2, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
alan bloomfield
June 2, 2008
Dear Audry--so sorry to hear the sad news. He will be missed. Seems like yesterday when I was at your wedding in Oak Park 54 years ago.
Our love,
Ellen & Alan
Ron Puszynski
June 2, 2008
Ben's presence in our industry will be missed. My condolences to the family and friends he leaves behind.
edward meyer meyer steel drum
June 2, 2008
Our condolences on the passing of your father Benjamin. I knew him for many years. I have been out of town and am sorry that I could not make his wake. A donation will be made in his name to Trinity College. Our deepest sympathy.
Susan Jennings
June 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kelly Leonard
June 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Francis and Teresa Toole
June 2, 2008
David,
I am truly sorry to hear of your fathers passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Toole Floor Coating Co.
June 2, 2008
Our thoughts are with you all in this difficult time.
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