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Benjamin Schulman Obituary
Schulman, Benjamin S. was born in Gary, IN on April 1, 1940. He has also lived in Michigan City, IN and Chicago, IL. Benjamin graduated from Indiana University. Benjamin passed away on December 30, 2006 in Scottsdale, AZ. He is survived by his brother Jules and his two sons Charlie and Jim. In 1966, Mr. Schulman, as the managing partner, founded Burger Management, Inc., a Burger King franchise company which operated Burger King restaurants in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, Michigan and Michigan City, Indiana. These restaurants were some of the first Burger King restaurants ever developed in the Country. The company that Mr. Schulman founded was the forerunner of Quality Dining, Inc., which is one of the largest privately-owned franchised restaurant companies in the Country today. Today, Quality Dining operates 122 Burger King restaurants, 41 Chili's Grill & Bar restaurants, 7 Papa Vino's restaurants, three Spageddie's restaurants, and one Porterhouse steakhouse restaurant in six states. Mr. Schulman was well recognized and honored throughout the Burger King Franchise Community as a leading Franchisee operator and, although inactive in the business over the last several years, will long be remembered as a pioneer of Burger King restaurants in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. There will be graveside service held directly at Beth-El Cemetery in Portage, IN, on the corner of Central and Willow at 11 a.m. Friday, January 5th, 2007, with Rabbi Stanley Halpen officiating. Contact Burns Funeral Home at 219-836-5000 for information. 
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Harriet (Silep) Schlesinger
April 3, 2007
Julie,
So sorry to hear of Benjie's passing. We only found out in the Illiana News this month.
Doris and I will not forgot how wonderful it was that he came out to be a pall bearer at our mother, Nettie's, funeral.
Rona Weinraub Braten
January 10, 2007
Dearest Jules and sons,
I am so saddened to hear of Benji's
passing. I will always think of you
and your family almost as part of our family. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time and I wish I could have been there with you for his service. I will cherish all of my memories of our wonderful times together.
Rona Braten (WEINRAUB)
MARLA AND STEVE DORF
January 8, 2007
JIM AND CHARLEY WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE SHARED WITH YOUR DAD. OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY.
Debbie Taraday (Wiener)
January 7, 2007
Jules,
Even though it's been years, it seems like only yesterday since the gatherings of the Anniversary Club & its families. I was saddened to learn of Benjie's passing - and wanted you to know you were in my thoughts. Fondly, Debbie
Leslie Stein (Wiener)
January 6, 2007
Julws,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Benjy's passing. Even though I haven't seen him for many years he was a beloved friend when we lived in Gary.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry and Myra Dorf
January 5, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to all of you on the passing of your father. He was a great man and always fun to be with we will all miss him.
Sue & Ron Clement
January 5, 2007
Dearest Jules,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Benjy will always remain a wonderful part of our family memories together in Gary and Arizona.
sydney saks
January 5, 2007
please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father and brother as we knew him very well in his earlier years as tiny tots and think of him often. michael and sydney saks
David Russ
January 4, 2007
Jim and Charlie - please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. We have very fond memories of him. Ginger & David Russ
judie moswin
January 4, 2007
Jules and Family,
My heart goes out to all of you. I can't imagine how one handles the loss of a sibling. Hopefully all the good memories give you strength to move forward in peace.
Thinking of you, Fondly, Judie Moswin
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