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Harvey Wexler Obituary


Wexler, Harvey age 74, beloved husband and best friend for 47 years of Sheila (nee Ulit), loving father of Vicki (Bill) Goldberg, Andrea (Stuart) Ship, Geoffrey (Shelly) and Ken (Kim Stone), adored Zaide of Carrie, Paige, Lauren, Jordan, Micaela, Gabe, Raif, Daniel, Sydney, and the late Barry, cherished brother of Paul (Louise) Lapping and the late Bennett, dear brother-in-law of Marilyn (the late Keith) Chulock, treasured uncle, nephew, cousin, great uncle and friend to many. Founding member of Cong. Kol Emeth. Served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. Service Friday, 11 a.m. at Cong. Kol Emeth, 5130 W. Touhy, Skokie, IL, 60077. (1 blk. W. of Edens X-way.). Interment Westlawn Cemetery. In leu of flowers, contributions to Cong. Kol Emeth or Leukemia Research Foundation, 2700 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, 60026. Info., The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman Funeral Director, 847-478-1600.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2006.

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Audrey & Farrel Krawetz

March 6, 2007

Dearest Sheila and Family
We will always think of Harvey at this time of year and of the days we spent together playing in Florida, as well as the ones back in Skokie and the Synagogue. He was and will always be a very special person to us.
Audrey and Farrel

Norman "Scotty" & Marcia Gotteiner

March 13, 2006

Dear Sheila:



We wish to send are condolences to you and your family.

marla stacy jeff hartl

March 12, 2006

Aunt Sheila and family. We are so sorry to hear of such a great loss. I wish we all could be there for you, but our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Uncle Harvey will be greatly missed. We loved him as we love all of you very dearly.

Please if there is anything you need please call.

All our love, Stacy, Marla and Jeff Hartl (and their others)

Marvin and Jean Rosenblum

March 12, 2006

Dear Sheila,

We wish to extend our condolences to your family at this time. Even though we are not there, we are with you and thinking about you. We are so sorry for your loss. We were pleased that we were able to see you before you returned to Chicago.



Marvin and Jean Rosenblum

Guillermo Vidal

March 11, 2006

Althought I have only spent a few moments together with you, Harvey, and your family, they have been one of the most high quality ones in my life. Andrea mentioned to me several times about your trips with Harvey to different places around the world. That made me wonder about the energy, youth, and spirit to go about life that you both had.

May the richness of Harvey's memories, his spirit, and the love of your wonderful family exceed your immediate and future needs.

My deepest sympathy and appreciation.

Bud Secler

March 11, 2006

I wish to send my condolences to the entire Wexler family.

Elaine Goode

March 11, 2006

Dear Sheila:



I'm sure you don't remember me. It's been many years. I want to send my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your wonderful husband.

Jim and Myra Gary

March 11, 2006

Ken and Kim



We are very sorry to hear about your loss.Please know that our thoughts are with you.

Lauren Ship

March 11, 2006

Bubbie, I`m terrified of thunderstorms, but I now think of it as, Zaide in heavn, bowling,and making strikes!I LOVE you and Zaide so much! LOVE LAUREN

Lauren Ship

March 11, 2006

Bubbie,whenever I`m scared or very upset about Zaide, I think about everything that he did for me,or things that were funny like beating him in Rumy Cube.I will miss Zaide very much.LOVE LAUREN

Farrel & Audrey Krawetz

March 10, 2006

Dear Sheila & Family:



Words cannot express the loss we feel. Our hearts go out to all of you.

Harvey, was our friend and we will dearly miss him not only in

Chicago but in Florida as well.

He was warm, funny and fun to be with, even when he decided it was time to go home. Our excursions together to see different things, we will remember for many years to come.

All our love

Audrey and Farrel

Lynne Friman

March 10, 2006

Dearest Aunt Sheila & family,

I was so sad to hear of Uncle Harvey's passing. You have both been a part of my life, all of my life. He will be missed, especially his great hugs.

Love, Lynne (and Ben)

Shari, Steven and Jeremy April

March 10, 2006

Dear Wexler, Goldberg & Ship Families

We can not express how sadden we are by the loss of Harvey. He touched our lives in so many ways. From our days in Sunday & Hebrew School, through USY and our Wedding. Harvey was always there. It is truly like losing a member of our own family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Eileen & Carl

March 10, 2006

Dear Sheila and All: Our hearts are heavy. Our thoughts are with you. We send you our love and sympathy across the miles.....

Cheryl Balter

March 9, 2006

Dear Sheila & Family,

I was truly shocked & saddened when I heard the news of Harvey's passing. Harvey was a wonderful, kind, loving & caring person with a beautiful soul. He was the back bone of Kol Emeth & the Shul will not be the same with out him. He will be missed by all. May the memories you shared over the years help you through this difficult time.



With Deepest Sympathy,

Cheryl Ilene Balter

Woodland Hills, Ca

Dorothy & Herb Binder Binder

March 9, 2006

Dear Sheila, We are so sorry for your loss. We send you our sincere

condolences. Dorothy and Herb

Jordan Lotsoff

March 9, 2006

Although I have not seen Mr. Wexler for many years, he definityly was an influence in my life growing up. I wish the very best for the Wexler Family and my thoughts are with you.

robert rosen

March 9, 2006

To a good and dear friend...You will be missed...Thank you for your years of freidnship at Kol Emeth. The High Holy Days will not be the same without.

Robert Rosen

March 9, 2006

To a good and dear friend...You will be missed...Thank you for your friendship over these past years at Kol Emeth...the High Holy Days will not be the same without.

Lois and Paul Pitalis

March 9, 2006

Dear Sheila,



We were saddened by the news of Harvey's death. We send our sincere condolences to you and your family.



Lois and Paul Pitalis

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