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Herman Semar Obituary

Semar, Herman J. of Buffalo Grove, beloved husband of Bette J. (nee Robinson), loving father of Scott (Sandy Wagman) Semar and Chris (Ron) Christofano, proud grandfather of Charlie and Zachary Semar and Tamer (Sara) and Sara Noureldin, dear brother of Hedy Shaf, Lorle Schmidt and Philip (Joan) Semar, fond brother-in-law of Joann Bledsoe, Jim and John Robinson, uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, from 10 a.m. until time of service 12 noon, at Oehler Funeral Home, on the grounds of Ridgewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Milwaukee Ave., Des Plaines. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Herman Semar Memorial Fund c/o John Bereshim at the Des Plaines National Bank, 701 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL, 60016 or the Alzheimer's Association appreciated. He was the life of the party and loved by all. 847-824-4145

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 1, 2005.

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Hollund Shaf

September 19, 2006

Uncle Herman...You were one of a kind.you were an honorable man, who raised wonderfull children and grangchildren alike.

With much love and sympathy.Hollund Shaf

Susan Penn Shaf

September 17, 2006

Uncle Herman, You were one of the finest.Thank you for watching Loki. I will morn your passing.

Susan Penn Shaf

James Moser

December 2, 2005

Hedy,Phil,and Vance. I'm very sorry for your loss, I knew Herman since I was 10 yrs old and he was always a pleasure to be around. I'm sorry I wasn't able to make it to the memorial service.

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