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Fred Carman Obituary
Fred Carman, age 99, born on December 16, 1925 and died on July 9, 2025. Beloved husband to the late Gladys (deceased 1987) and loving father to David, Bruce (Janice), Mark and the late Ellen (deceased 1970); cherished "Grandpa Fred" to Grace, Steven, Billy, Andrea (Bill), Ben (Elena), Andrew (Hayley), and Elise (Elie); proud great-grandfather to Micah, Ezri, and Elias; beloved husband to Adelle Heisler (m.1992) and loving stepfather to Larry (Karen) and David (Cheryl); dearest son of the late Alex and Mary Carman.Fred was born on Chicago's West Side and attended Marshall High School where he excelled at quarterback, captain of the football team, and president of the letterman's club. After graduation he attended Western Illinois University before induction into the army at age 18 and rose to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, commanding a company of 200 soldiers.
After returning home from the war, Fred attended DePaul University earning his CPA & J.D. degrees and worked at Arthur Andersen before starting his own law practice. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his poker club with childhood friends, serving clients, and solving the NY Times crossword puzzle. "Freddie" was known by family, friends, and clients for his unwavering loyalty, integrity and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, www.epilepsy.com, or the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.
Chapel service Friday, July 11, 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. For a link to view the service, shiva, and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520.
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Linda Calderone
July 17, 2025
Fred was so well liked by everyone who knew him. He was an extraordinary man who loved family. He made sure he showed up for every family affair possible. Most family members will always remember how he carried around a very special photo from many years ago, so everyone could see it and talk about the past history of the Gale family and the Carmen family. He was a very special man who was so proud of family, yet so humble and so pious about all of his own accomplishments and his professional success as an attorney. He was so proud of his family, but life wasn't always easy for him. There were tragedies he faced with the strength of a husband, a father, a son, and he gave others the strength to carry on as well..
I am sad that I lived so far away from Chicago. I wish I could have been there to attend the service for him. My heart goes out to his dear wife Adele, and to his children and grandchildren. Linda Calderone, cousin
Donna Epstein
July 12, 2025
Fred kept our family together. He was my mom's first cousin....whatever that makes me. He and I lived in different states. He would call me every few months to ask about the family. He called my other cousins too.
He never talked about himself; just asked about my family. He was smart, positive, fun and wonderful to talk to.
I guess I was the last or almost last person to talk to him in the hospital. I thank my lucky stars that I had planned to be in Chicago at that time. I was planning to have lunch with him and Adele. Instead I had a nice conversation with him and got to meet his 3 sons. Fred will always be in my heart.
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