Brian Friedler Obituary

He was a blessing to us all

I remember talking with Brian a lot at the Dodger. He was warm & friendly. He had a big heart and invited us to many fun backyard parties & his awesome wedding. Sending Peace & Love

Dear Laura and Kyle,
I am very sorry about Brian's passing. The last time I ran into Brian was at a big whiskey tasting. He was going this way and I was going that way. We said our hellos to one another and went on our ways. I look at those days at the Artful Dodger with fondness, and I hope that years of happy memories will comfort you during this sad time. Julie also sends her sincere condolences.

Brian was a friendly, fun, generous person. He liked to share his joy. We talked often at the Dodger, parties, & I recall the poignant & spectacular wedding. Im glad I knew him.
Wishing Laura & family Peace & Healing.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

My memory of Brian at his home for Makom Board meetings. He cooked
great food and had samples of wine coupled with a education as he poured. The salad in the biggest bowl I had ever seen beautiful in appearance and taste. His spirit went into the the food. Brian was intense and charming. During the meeting we gathered around his dinning room table many times. His wit and humor would go with the subject as we planned events, made decisions by show of hands. Kyle and Laura around making guest appearance,I could see in his eyes he adored them both.A treat when he held the meeting. The grand piano taking a chunk of the living room. Music, art food books conversation abound.Nothing boring about this guy and opinions to match is politics.
I will miss Brian and funny whenever I drink a wine he suggested I will remember meetings on Springfield and glad I was on the board same time as he was to have a chance to know him

Laura, I am so desperately sorry for your immeasurable loss! All I can say is that the miracle of Brian's love within you and in Kyle are hints of the miracles your and Brian's shared love will show you your whole life long. Mary Kay Wall

Our grief is almost overwhelming. The sadness seems like a sadness that will never go away. God’s speed Brian, our loving and gentle cousin.

Hello, I have been friends with Dennis and Catherine for over thirty years and of course I met Brian and Laura on a few different occasions in their apartment in Chicago and in Colorado when we took at least one mountain trip that involved some very scary hairpin turns on a mountain road in the dark. As I remember, Brian was terribly adventurous and willing to try all kinds of things. I feel sad reading about his passing and my heart goes out to his family.

Lys (McCrea) Adler

Dennis, very sorry to hear about your brother.

Laura and Kyle: Hold on tightly to each other, and your loving memories of Brian will help you through this difficult time. Ken and I are so sorry for this great loss.

Deepest condolences to Brian's family. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

I worked with Brian years ago, at Wein-Bauer, and he was one of the most knowledgeable people I've encountered in my years in this industry.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.