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DAVID ASHER Obituary

Asher, David Lee 61. Beloved father of Ryan (Laura), Brandon (Melissa), Jonathan and Jeremy Asher; proud grandfather of Katelyn, Jacob, Madelyn, and Nathan Asher; devoted son of Robert H. and Mary Jane Asher; dear brother of Daniel (Susan) and Sharon (Jeff) Dreifuss.Will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 14, 2015.

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Steve Berliner

August 10, 2023

I extend my deep condolences at this late date, as a relative of David's and many of you. We've never met, but I'm working again on our genealogy after years' neglect. I got all of my Chicago-based info from your older Cousin & wife Daniel and Hilde. I had the pleasure of meeting David's Great Uncle Willie when I was little, and later his Grandfather Nate in California when I was researching our family history. I've developed a massive family tree and the above info helps me fill in some blanks (I'm now 72). He descended from "Baschie," Osheroff, and I from Mary (Lifschutz). Feel free to reach out, obtain the tree chart, etc.

Karen Francis

October 25, 2016

To David's family , I am so very very sorry to learn of your loss....Sadly, we had lost touch, but I still talk about him all the time......I went to more 1st trip to Disney with David and family......I rode the ET ride with one of the nieces, 3 times!!!!! we also used to go to Cubs games, here and Florida.....I am sorry sorry we lost touch, but so Grateful for the Joy David brought to not only my life, but so many others.....Go Cubbies, with Peace and love, Karen Anderson Francis

Jerry Weintraub Jr

September 2, 2016

I hired David to stage manage the Chicago Blues Stage . . . Jews & Blues we used to joke... Too bad about this... Love.

July 5, 2016

Bob, I dont know if you still check this remembrance site but you were such an important person and friend to my father that I felt remiss in not offering you my condolences about David's passing last year. I hope time has a healing effect even tho I know for a fact that loved ones are never forgotten and continue to be missed deeply. Cliff Mazer, Atlanta

Patrick Kevin

September 22, 2015

Very sad to hear of Davids passing, may his memory be eternal.

Rita Kevin

September 22, 2015

To David's family,
So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy on CBOE and also loved seeing him at the Boca resort.
Prayers to all

cara lichtenstein

September 21, 2015

To those who loved David our deepest sympathy and hope that you can find comfort in the love that surrounds you and yours.

Deborah (Debbie) Rosen

September 20, 2015

What a loss to his family, friends, and those who he met along the way. David was a friend for most all our lives...played in our bordering back yards...and he was my friend and protector growing up....he was the most sweet and generous man...and I do have wonderful memories of David and the 2 Steves....
If one's life is measured by those he loved and those who loved him...well....he will touch a smile in all of us who had the good fortune to share a universe with him.
Namaste'
Deborah Rosen

Herta Amir

September 17, 2015

With great shock and sadness I received the news of your son, David's death.
Such a tragedy, such a loss.

Thinking of you with love, empathy and sympathy.

Herta and Paul Amir

September 17, 2015

It is with great schock and sadness that I heard the news of David's death. Such a tragedy, such a loss.

Thinking of you with much love, empathy and sympathy.

Herta and Paul Amir

Lavinia Smallman

September 16, 2015

Thinking of you all and sending sincere sympathy at this sad time.

Ester Kurz

September 16, 2015

I was so very devastated to hear the news of David's tragic death. I know how much he meant to his parents, and my deepest, deepest sympathies to his whole family. May the many memories you share of David serve as comfort to you in this difficult time.

Ester

September 16, 2015

Deeply saddened for the entire family.

Russ and Susan Holdstein

Tricia Williams

September 16, 2015

Brandon, so sorry for your loss. You and your Family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Home Depot-Team Miami

Jane Gallina

September 16, 2015

So sorry for your loss.

Amy Ferrero

September 16, 2015

I am so terribly sorry for your family's loss. David was a wonderful kind man who will be greatly missed.

Tom Brady

September 15, 2015

What a tragedy. My sincere condolences to Bob, Danny and the entire Asher family. I will have a minute of silence for Dave at the CBOE this week

Bill Power

September 15, 2015

I'm a casual friend that knew from the CBOE floor. I knew he worked on the water in Boca Raton. I used to see him there. Many years I checked that spot. The last time was April, 2015.

I miss him. I'm sitting here now at 205PM on 9/15/15-I just became aware of his death. I would have to the service-many would.

Marci Arnheim Levine

September 15, 2015

Words cannot express how saddened I am to hear the news of David's passing. My sympathies to all the Asher family and all who loved David.

Roy Elaine Weiner

September 15, 2015

David will be sorely missed.. So very sorry for your loss.
Roy and Elaine Weiner

September 15, 2015

My thoughts are with you during this sad time. Pamela Kline (nurse Pam Del Prado)

September 15, 2015

A huge loss to us all. Our prayers go out to the family....Roy & Elaine Weiner

September 15, 2015

May memories and prayers of David comfort your aching hearts at this time

t t

September 15, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, may the God who " Binds up the broken hearts " and " comforts all who mourns " sustain you during this difficult time ( Isaiah 61 : 2 )

BENJAMIN NITKA

September 14, 2015

Very sad news. Our prayers are with you. Nitka Family

chris mintz

September 14, 2015

David will always be remembered as a generous friend and a devoted Dad . May his memory be a blessing . Chris And Stephen Mintz

September 14, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss.
Susan Braverman York

Cheryl Lynn

September 14, 2015

I am sorry for your loss Asher family.May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

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9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie, IL

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