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David Heller Obituary
Heller Ph.D., David H. 85, passed away December 19, 2005, cherished husband of Dvora, devoted father of Lynn (Peter) MacBeth, Miriam (Joel) Bader and the late Lisa Heller, loving grandfather of Lauren, Lisa, Rebecca and Brock, dear brother of Eugene (Reva), fond brother-in-law of Ruth (Joseph) Davis, uncle of Anne, David (Betsy), Lillian (Eddie), Robert, Danny, Marc, Laura (Bruce) and Jan (Chris), great-uncle of Avra, Dalya, Jamie, Mikey, Jared, Noah, Spencer, Jordan and Jonathan. Proud WWII Army Veteran 1st Battalion Medical Detachment 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. Awarded Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Retired President of Loop College, retired Professor of Biology at Wright College, volunteer at Chicago Botanic Garden for 17 years. Board member of the Jewish Historical Society, life member of the Gardeners of the North Shore. Funeral service Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., at Piser Chapel, 9200 N. Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will be receiving calls of condolences at Piser Chapel one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions appreciated to Whitehall of Deerfield Health Center, Midwest Palliative Hospice and Care Center (Hospice of the North Shore) or North Suburban Synagogue Beth El. Info: Piser Funeral Services, 847-679-4740.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Francine Stewart
January 17, 2006
I started as a student aide for Dr. Heller at Loop college in 1976. He was always a kind and gentle soul - like a father figure, always telling me to finish my education. I remember he had this really great looking plant in his office (it was like a small tree) that I just loved. I am truly going to miss him.
Francine Stewart
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Janet Belloff-Eisenberg
December 25, 2005
Dear Lynn:
My family sends their condolences to yours. My your father's soul be bound up in the bonds of everlasting life. May his memory be a blessing to you.
Love,
Janet
Stephen and Linda Straus
December 23, 2005
Linda and I send our condolences.
Eileen Lucietto
December 22, 2005
Dvora, I was saddened to read of the death of your beloved husband, David. I worked with him as Dean of Career and Special Programs in the late 70's at Loop College. Please accept my sincere sympathies for your loss and that of the whole family. My prayers are with you.
Ross Heller
December 21, 2005
DV, I was saddened to read about "Uncle David's" passing. It was always a pleasure to visit with this extraordinary erudite gentleman. He was a true scholar warrior who contributed so much to so many. My deepest sympathy.
Ross
Maureen Mullally
December 21, 2005
My deepest sympathy to you, Dvora, and your entire family at the loss of Dave. He was so kind to me at my interview for a teaching position at the then Loop College in 1967. It was always a pleasure to stop in and see him for a few minutes whenever I was on the administrative floor. His door was always open and I always felt welcome. I know he will be sorely missed.
Christine Franz
December 21, 2005
My sympathies on your loss. I worked at Loop College when Dr. Heller was president. He was a kind, gentle, fair-minded man who helped me at the beginning of my career and supported the funded project I worked for at the college. I know that he was highly regarded by many at Loop College and City Colleges of Chicago.
Hortense Rubinoff
December 21, 2005
Dear Dvora: My thoughts are with you on this sad day. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Hortense Rubinoff
KAREN FINERMAN
December 20, 2005
I was honored to know Dr. Heller through the Gardeners of the North Shore. He was an amazing guy who contributed so much in every aspect of life. Even at White Hall he gave a presentation on Veterans Day. My husband and I would like to offer condolences to Devorah and the entire family.
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