Hershel Herrendorf Obituary

Those many years ago ensuring little Kasondra made her flights to Chicago from Vancouver and back again, and the years before she was even born, I had met this gracious man in his travels. We would always be greeted by Hershel's warm smile. It was a pleasure knowing him.

Deepest sympathies to the family. I met Herschel in the 60's when he worked with my father at the CME. We have been in contact off and on ever since. A wonderful man. I will miss him

We miss you so much. Everyday! Rip our good friend.

Sandie and jim sourek

Joshua, Thank you for Email. I was excited when I saw it was from Hershel. Destroyed when I read it. I am numb, as is Doc and Jill. His passing is almost a year, but it is Today for us. He was a person, I knew, then truly grew to respect and love.
I have no contact for You or Carla... May I please? Mark A. Wetzler 480-277-7776. I have some of the most beautiful photos of Hershel at Alpine Valley, and then Lake Geneva.. HE WILL BE MISSED.

Josh & Carla, My sincere belated condolences. I didn't have either of your email addresses or phone numbers to contact either of you to express my sympathy. I was just back from China when I received the news of Hershel's passing last year and no time to get to Chicago for the wake.

Please let me know if you are ever in Las Vegas. Best regards, Jay Yager

Just a passing thought today... Herschel had a fond saying "you must be getting tired you keep running through my mind" I think of you often my friend, I'm thinking of you today.
Your Friend Always,
Vince DiGiacomo

I will golf in Lake Geneva in your honor, Hershel. You will be missed.

Please accept my deepest and belated condolences. I became acquainted with Hershel on the floor of the CME and knew him as a fine gentleman of the highest caliber. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Just learned of Hershels passing. Condolences from the Hodsden family. What a lovely lovely man. So sorry Ms. Carla..

Josh,
My sincere belated condolences!I only just learnt of Hershels passing. I am shocked and saddened by the loss of my dear friend Hershel, whom I have known since we were in our 20's.
Elaine Hoffman

My deepest condolences. He was as distinguished a gentlemen as I have known.

My deepest condolences. Hershel was as distinguished a gentlemen as I've been fortunate to know.

You were real. I will miss you. Josh, my belated condolences.

Josh and Carla, I am so sorry and saddened upon hearing the news of Hershel's passing. I just found out this past Sunday 8/24/14. My daughter's boyfriend is a trader I asked if he new of Hershel he informed me that Hershel had passed. He was one of kind we had some great times together at Lake Geneva playing golf and just hanging out. Though we lost touch with with one another these last few years I thought of him often. He was larger than life. He had a special way of making everyone around him feel better a special gift from a special man. I'm profoundly sorry for your loss but grateful for having had the opportunity to know him.

My sincere condolences to the Herrendorf Family. Many fun and fond memories in Lake Geneva will forever stay in my heart. May God Bless this kind and gentle soul.

Carla & Josh,

Please accept our most sincere condolences - it's a sad moment t accep this untilmely passing. I'll miss his appetite for life and the ease with which he lived it. Be safe my friend.

I am so sad....I just learned of my friend Hershel's passing. He was more of a father figure to me than my own father.....God bless him, and his little girl, and Carla....and Josh, family....I am crushed. Jeff Bishy Bischoff

Hershel was one Man that was a cut above the rest so Handsome and Kind I am sadden by this sudden Loss my prayer is that he be at piece for he will be missed by many.. so sorry for your loss??

Dear Josh and family,

We just heard of Hershel's untimely passing. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you and your families. We have many memories of Hillmoor to cherish. We have each lost a sibling in the past 2 years and can understand your grief. Stay strong and God's Blessings to you all.

Ginny and Dave Leifheit

Hershel Family, To Carla-- I did not know of Hershel.s passing. Many conversations with Hershel for many years about real estate matters. At Lake Geneva and in Chicago, on the phone and emails.. It was always a joy to talk with him and argue our points of view regarding the property on Three Oaks Rd. Hershel was one of a kind client who was always right-and I went happily along with whatever he wanted to do. I will surely miss his kindness to me and the genuineness of his character.

Dear Carla, my condolences go out to you and Hershel's family.
He was a great, noble and kind man. A true “Mensch”.
He was my mentor, he always gave me sound advice, and I always looked up to him.
He will be missed.
God bless
Jacob

We want to convey our deepest sympathy to Joshua Herrendorf and Carla Odishu over the passing of our friend Hershel. Unfortunately, the florist informed us that they couldn't deliver the flowers that we ordered because the funeral was earlier than their delivery schedule could accommodate. We were out of town and unable to attend the funeral personally. Also, the phone number for Joshua listed on the Internet did not answer and we didn't have a phone number for Carla nor email addresses for either one.

This was the beginning of the 8th Year of a "once a week friendship" we shared at Grand Geneva, where each and every Saturday you were around we shared a laugh or two along with a story about life before you teed off.
Thank you for placing my birthday on the White Sox exploding scoreboard a couple of years ago, and then signing off, "from your friend Hershel" and then having an 8 x 10 picture of that sent to me! Pretty special.
In passing you celebrate the life, so I now will remind you about the time you gave me your World Series ring - I wish I had taken a picture. But you also gave it to someone in the parking lot who dropped it and a diamond came out. You sent it back to Jostens and then "they lost it"! I know they replaced the ring, but you my once a week friend will never be replaced.
Thanks for sharing the times together at Grand Geneva.
Bobby Voltl

With sincere sympathy and sorrow my condolences to Hershel's family. Dale Niedermaier

Very sorry to hear about Hershel's passing. He was a true gentleman. I will miss playing golf with him at Grand Geneva. A terrific person!!

So sorry to hear about Herschel. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to know him and enjoy his companionship on the golf course. He was a terrific person and will be missed.

What a kind and great person I was lucky to have met. He will be greatly missed.

Thank you for being my friend.

Carla Stay strong. God loves you and so do we.
K. and Dan Orlich

Josh--Shocked and saddened to hear about Hershels passing. He was a great guy. He always had a smile on his face and always had the look of a guy who had it all figured out--which he did.

Our condolences to you and your entire family.

Bards Room staff

Dear Hershel,
There's only one of you
To Hershel's family, friends, and Carla

What are we to do
Without your smiling face
Your words of wisdom
Your heart of gold
Your beautiful soul
You definitely have broke the mold of what life is truly all about
Incomparable
Incomprehensible
We have no doubt
That you are irreplaceable
And beyond the meaning of love
We will miss you our friend

Love Paul & Patti Gaspardo

------- Hershel made life look so easy
Because he loved it so much
He created it...
Himself!

I am most saddened by the sudden passing of my very dear friend Hershel. I remember how we used to study together when I used to visit Chicago.
Hershel was a good-hearted individual who will be sorely missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know him.
My sincere condolences to his dear family and all those who mourn the passing of this gentle soul.

We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of this sudden loss. We have known Hershell since high school when he was 15 or 16 and hired his band to play at a social in Albany Park. Our deepest heartfelt sympathies to his loved ones.

Carla, There are no words to express our sorrow. Our condolences to you and the family. Cami and Gene Serotini

A Great Loss for all of us who knew him and loved him.
Hershel was my dear friend and confident since 1975---when we first started to share many great times. I will miss him very much. Cassandra, Carla and Josh--- I am so sorry for your loss. Hershel was one of the greatest men I have ever known.
Shayle

Josh
Sorry to hear about Hershel. Great guy.
Sincerely
John Fox

"What a shock!; to the Josh and the family, Hershell was our fellow Trader and member we all looked up to and respected and a symbol of the Trading community. He was a Mensch and always joined in with a smile on the floor, upstairs or on Rush Street, about the mkts or of life. I will surely miss him and remember fondly our conversations."
Lance and Susan Goldberg

I know Jim posted a note but it would be remiss of me if I did not also...to the family, heartfelt sadness goes out to each and every one..Kassandra your speech was wonderful yesterday and his legacy WILL go on...Josh you were so amazing to talk about Hershel ...I know it was so very difficult for you to do so..but with your children by your side you carried on with strength!!!!.Carla, We will give you all the strength that you might need to get you through this horrible time...time does heal a bit, but we will never forget... .He was truly an amazing man...but you also will carry out his legacy...his laughter, knowledge and friendship made it so easy to love him....truly Jim and myself will miss this man!!!

Josh, so sorry to hear about Hershel's passing. He was a great and kind individual. I think of the great times and laughter we had at the Exchange and the CME parties. He always had a smile and listening ear for everyone. He will live in our memories. Jim and Barbara Walsh. JWAL.

Josh,
So sorry to learn of Hershel's passing; he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Dear Josh,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Hershel. He will certainly be missed by anyone who knew him. My condolences go out to you and your family.
-LGO

I am so saddened and shocked to hear of Hershel's passing. I feel lucky that he was able to celebrate at our recent wedding. Sending my love to all the cousins.

Loved being friends and partners with Hershel. He taught us so much about business and life. He really was the most interesting person we knew.
He will be missed very much. God bless HH.

Joshua, Carla & Kassondra, we are so sorry for your loss. I first met Hershel as a customer but eventually was fortunate enough to know him as a friend. I'll always remember our rounds of golf in Lake Geneva and his positive outlook on life. He will be missed.

Hershel and I would meet and discuss the world and way it turns on it's axis at least twice a year, in the summer celebrating our birthday's and then again in the fall before he left for Florida.

My respect for his opinion was always yearning, yet he always questioned me as if he felt the same way, that I somehow had value for him.

A remarkable person, Hershel would share his personal stories of his success that even he couldn't believe. He shared a joy when he spoke of his parents and the legacy they created for him.

When I was informed by a mutual friend of Hershel's sudden passing I was certainly surprised, but I won't soon forget the generosity of the friendship we shared over the last 25 years.

Goodbye old friend.

Dear Josh, I am in total shock. I am so very sorry for your loss. Hershel and I
go way back, and I will miss him dearly. You are in my prayers and Hershel
will always be in my memories.
Tracey Feldman-Shain and Norman Shain

Joshua-so sad to hear of Hershel's passing. Many fond memories from Lake Geneva days.

Joshua-so sad to hear of Hershel's passing. Many fond memories from Lake Geneva days.

The Rubinstein family is very sorry for your great loss. We were in shock to hear of Hershel's passing. I tutored him in English when he first arrived in the US. We adored Pola and Samuel. Hershel brought joy to so many. May their memories be for a blessing.

Ida Rubinstein Manning

To Josh, So shocked. We all still seem so young. Its just hard to grasp. I think of all of you often. I'm praying for your peace and for your loved ones.
Karen(Ring)Borgstrom

Josh, so sorry for your loss. Your brother will surely be missed. Our thoughts are with you.

Will miss you always Hershel. My condolences to Kasondra, Carla and Josh.

So sorry for your families loss,may the love of family and friends carry you through this difficult time.

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of my friend Hershel. Sending my deepest sympathies to the family of this great man who touched so many. Hershel was technically a client but in reality that was irrelevant - the way he treated me made me always regard him as a kind and generous spirited friend. I loved our chats, our discussions about life, the lessons I learned (e.g. one must always pay forward), and the warm wishes i received on the holidays. He had a hamish approach to life and was a true mensch and teacher. The world has too early lost an incredible spirit. Baruch Dayan Emet.
Stephanie Schulman, New York, NY (Paulson & Co.)

Dear Kassandra, Josh, Carla,
We still have a hard time accepting that Hershel has passed away.
Hershel had such an energy and the big smile. He lightened up a room. He will be so missed.
I have known Hershel since he was 11 when we came to America and our families were best friends. He, Arie and Josh were the band at the wedding when Roger and I got married 48 years ago.
In the past few weeks we were texting and Hershel was in such good spirits. Our hearts are with you at this difficult time.
May you know no more sorrow.
Love, Esther and Roger Berman

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Hershel. He always had a kind word or good advice for me while on the CME floor. He will be missed.

Josh,I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

We are shocked and saddened by the loss of Hershel. Our deepest condolences go out to Carla, Kasondra and Joshua.

Memories...
Little girl on a boat-your black leather coat...
Yellow Rolls Royce-your soothing voice...
Homes on the lake-Sweet 16th birthday cake...
Playing the black piano awhile-captivating all with your beautiful smile...
Your apartment sways-windy Chicago days...
Parties & pig roasts-champagne wedding toasts...
One girl full grown-then a beautiful child of your own...
Though our lives grew apart- you were always there in my heart...
Most memorable of all is dad's wedding day-more handsome than ever with your hair silver gray...
With a smile ear to ear-40 years disappear...
Little girl again-proudly stands with her dad & his best friend...
Hershel- thank you for sharing your shining soul with my family in addition to yours...blessed are those that ever caught even a glimpse if your radiant smile!
Peaceful journies...Gina Ricci

You were a man i looked up to as a Trader. You were a Mentsh. You will be missed...God Bless You

Josh and Suzi, Carla, Kasondra and family, we were shocked and saddened to learn of your sudden loss. We remember fondly all the visits we had with Hershel in Toronto and in Miami - always with a warm smile and a big hug. His warmth and caring will be missed.

A man may have many friendly acquaintances. A handful may become closer relationships, but only a few become genuine friends. And for this I am grateful that Hershel was a true friend. We met in Lake Geneva in 1977 and remained "brothers" always there for one another over the years. I am deeply saddened and pained over the loss of my friend. But at the same time, I will remind all of many fond memories shared and the joy that Hershel brought into our lives. From my wife Rachel, son Hayden Drew and me, our hearts go out to Joshua, Kasondra and his dear Carla. May God comfort you and allow the healing to begin now.

I send my prayers my condolence to the entire family. I enjoyed being with Hershel both on the trading floor and up in Lake Geneva. He will be missed!

My Heart goes out to your family...You were a true gentleman my friend...I looked up to you as a young trader...God be with you...

Carla, we were sorry to hear of Hershel's sudden passing. Casey and family have always spoken with utmost respect and caring of you and Hershel. We will be thinking of you and Hershel especially today. Please give our condolences to the rest of his family.

I am so sorry for the loss of a good friend and such a fine gentleman...
Ron Fajerstein

Our sympathy and prayers are with all of Hershel's family particularly with Carla.Hershel was a wonderful friend who we have truly enjoyed being with and will be greatly missed. Van and Sandra Royal

My condolences to your family and Carla. You were always a good friend and especially kind and generous to my family. There are many wonderful memories that I will hold. Lake Geneva will never quite feel the same without you. I miss you.

I convey my sympathies to Carla , Josh and the whole family .Hershal was a neighbor , a fellow trader and a fun friend .it's a shock and he will be surely missed .

Patrick Arbor ......

Our sincere condolences to Carla, Joshua, Kassondra and extended family. Our prayers for eternal peace for Hershel and many fond
memories for friends and family of an exceptional parent, loving partner to Carla, caring brother and a kind, wonderful and sharing friend to people from all walks of life. He brought joy to many and we cherish our good times with Hershel & Carla. Laurie & Neal, Lake Geneva

I met Hershel as a young man arriving at the CME from Scotland in 1987.
Many people on the floor showed me great kindness none more so than Hershel.I left America in 2000 but hershel always kept in touch with me .
That is the person he was,truly a great human being.I am so sorry for Joshua and Carla and my prayers are with them and the rest of Hershel's family.
may your god go with you Hershel.

My heart aches for the loss of my first cousin Hershel. A rare and kind soul, the son of my father's sister Pola, my beloved aunt. We grew up together but separated by east and west coast when father fell ill and passed at a young age also. Kassandra, I'm sure you're father spoke of me. Last time I saw you was when you were a baby. We must reconnect because family is the strongest bond of love between people. To Josh, you know how I feel about you. My heart goes out to you, Sammy, and Alexa. To Carla, you were my cousins world, And though we only connected a few times, I pray for strength for you to get through this tragic loss. I hope we also could grow closer. Due to my physical disability and inability to travel, I cannot be with you all, when I know in my heart this is where I should be. Rest assured my heart and soul is with you. My heart will always remember you Hershel, and love goes out to my family and to all that loved my cousin

Heartfelt love and prayers to Kassondra Carla and his family along with many loved ones! Hershel will be dearly missed ! I will always remember his smile and laughter as he walked in and would light up the room as he greeted everyone in site. I will also forever treasure hearing him play the piano and many other great times we all shared with him together. We lost a great one who made a BIG difference in this world. Blessed are all who met or knew him! Peace Sweet Friend, Love Cindy and family

I am so sorry and saddened for the loss of my first cousin Hershel. My heart is with the only family I have left in this world. Unfortunately my physical disability keeps from being with the ones I love the most on the day I need to be there with there with them the most. Like the mother lost before Hershel, my loving aunt, the sister of my father, the world has lost something special. A kind pure soul. An angel. Someone irreplaceable. Until we meet again in heaven, I love you.

Hershel we were friends for 45years & I'll miss you and all our times together. I was looking forward to all are trips we were planning with Carla and Debbie . You were a kind and gentle soul who was always there for everyone.
You left us to soon and will be missed by all your family and friends. You'll always be in our hearts Debbie and Barry

I first met Hershel on the floor of the CME when I was thirteen and my father snuck me on the floor. After meeting him my father (beloved) said if you wanna be a trader , Hershel is the best example a brilliant trader, but more importantly a kind and generous soul. I always enjoyed my talks with Hershel. To Josh and the rest of the family, I am so sorry. Hershel will always be missed but never forgotten. They just don't make em' like that anymore. RIP my friend.

dear josh and family, what a shock to hear of hershels passing . he will be sorely missed among us and all of his friends. with love, DAVID AND HANNAH

Harry was a true gentleman who cared for other people.i felt from our first meeting that if I ever needed help he would be there.

Hershel always struck me as being as full of life and the joy thereof as anyone I ever met. He lived life as a lion and I am sure went out the same way. Condolences to all his family and loved ones.

I am saddened to hear about Hershal. I will miss you my friend of many years. My prayers to Carla and brother Joshua. Louie Harry James and Alex Chironis

Hershel was always a wonderful person and friend. My best wishes for his family...

To Carla and the Herrendorf family:

Our hearts are heavy with this sad news. Hershel had a very generous heart. We have wonderful memories of our happy times spent together with Hershel in Highland Park, Chicago and Lake Geneva. He made each one of us feel special with his warmth, humor, conversation and attention. With Hershel, we could always count on having a smile at the end of a visit.

Yehi zichro baruch--May Hershel's memory be for a blessing.

Deepest condolences to Hershel's family. He was a great person and I know you have great memories of him. Jerry Stelse golfing buddy

Hershel owned property bordering us near Lake Geneva Country Club.We played golf together. We loved the White Sox together. Hershel supported the Lake Geneva area all the time. Carla, many people are deeply saddened at Hershel's sudden passing. Accept our sympathy,Tom and Barb Kwiatkowski

Our deepest condolences to Hershel's Chicago family. Kassondra...there are no words we can say that express our love and support for you at this very difficult time. Know that the wonderful memories you hold in your heart, will comfort you and always keep your father near. Our thoughts are with you all

Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

I'll never forget the first time I met Hershel back in 1987. He made such an impression on me and it was always a pleasure to see him--a genuinely happy person. My deepest sympathy to you all.

I was so sorry to hear the news about Hershel. He was the definition of life. Best, Sheila Tapper Chalfie

I am so Sad and feel your pain! I send my love and Prayers for you Kasondra, Carla, Joshua, Jacqui, and all your family.

Love,

Jan Deborah Yager Imperato

I was deeply saddened and shocked by the news of Hershel's passing. My heartfelt condolences to Hershel's family in Chicago. Kassondra,you are in my thoughts and prayers. All of us in Vancouver are sending you strength and honouring the memory of your father, Hershel. With love, Lis Zlotnik Vancouver, Canada

I was deeply saddened and shocked by the news of Hershel's passing. My heartfelt condolences to his family in Chicago. Kassondra, you are in my thoughts and prayers. All of us in Vancouver are sending you strength and honouring the memory of your father, Hershel. With love, Lis Zlotnik Vancouver, Canada

I and Sandie are so saddened to think of the future without HHH with had so much fun together
all the golf and talks we shared will truly be missed. Our deepest condolences to Carla, Cassandra and Josh. Hershel was more a brother than a friend. Good by kind soul and rest in peace. I will miss you greatly .
I hope you finally get that hole in one up there in Heaven

Truly a man who was kind, we will miss that big smile, Lake Geneva will be missing you! Julie Bush

Hershel was one of the first traders I met when I started working on the floor of the CME, he was one of those people you could just hope to follow along the way. Always a Mensch, he will be missed by all that knew him.

Hershel,

My good friend of 40 years who led me into the CME, became the best man at my wedding in 1976 and remained my best friend through the years. You came to my wife's funeral in 2012. Now, I pay my respects to you at your passing into the everlasting life.

Farewell my friend and may you enjoy eternal heavenly happiness. Myself as all those who knew you will greatly miss you.

Your friend always,

Jay Yager

no words can express our grief. Truly a man who always tried his best to make the world a better place. We will always remember him

The weinfeld and esformes families

Will never forget seeing him on Oprah with his cowboy boots on! Hershel was always very very kind. Great guy and we will miss him.

Hershel and I had been friends for almost 40 years. All of my time spent with him and his family and friends were such happy times. My heart goes out to Carla, Cassandra and all of those who's lives were touched by this amazing man. God bless you Hershel. I know you will keep a look out for all of us.

Our condolences to Hershel's Family; our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dr. & Mrs. Ben Jagodzinski