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Ira Brichta Obituary

Brichta, Ira formerly of Highland Park, IL and Chicago, passed away January 9, 2011 after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Vivian (Gollin), proud father of William Joseph Brichta (Marea), and cherished grandfather of Edward Benjamin Brichta and Sophia Elizabeth Brichta, dear brother of Sidney Brichta and Sandra Sabath (Sheldon). Ira fought in WWII, received the Bronze Star, and the Combat Infantry Award. He was also a member of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, he attended Roosevelt University and Illinois Institute of Design. He was the former president and owner of Baker & Brichta, Advertising, Inc. and a member of the International Food Service Manufacturers Association. Ira was the co-author of "The Promise and the Product, 200 Years of American Advertising Art," as well as a noted advertising art collector. He was a board member of Temple Israel in West Palm Beach, served on the North Palm Beach Planning Commission, and was Chairman of the Communications Division of the Jewish Federation of Chicago. Memorials may be sent to the charity of your choice or Temple Israel, 1901 N. Flagler, West Palm Beach, FL. Chapel services will be at Weinstein Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette, IL on Thursday, January 13 at 1:30 p.m. Interment at Westlawn Cemetery, Norridge for info 847-256-5700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 12, 2011.

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kathy socha

April 1, 2011

Vivian, we didn't know. We are so sorry to hear our Ira's passing. No one loved working with him like we did. Blessings for you. stay in touch with us.

January 19, 2011

Dear Mrs Brichta and family,
I worked at Howard Baker Advertisng many years ago. When Ira's secretary Betty was on vacation I used to to his typing. He was a sincere kind man. I am very sorry to hear the news. Please
accept my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Diana Lee Rothbart (Fraelcik)

Darryl Aubrey

January 18, 2011

Mrs. Brichta,
I am sorry to hear or Ira's passing. I did not know him well but have spoken to him several times and liked him. He served North Palm Beach well on the Planning Commission for several years. He will be missed.
Darryl Aubrey

January 18, 2011

Mrs. Brichta,
I am sorry to hear or Ira's passing. I did not know him well but have spoken to him several times and liked him. He served North Palm Beach well on the Planning Commission for several years. He will be missed.
Darryl Aubrey

Donna Marsik

January 14, 2011

Dear Vivian,
We were next-door neighbors for many years on Kenton Ave., in Skokie, IL. Mom (Beverly Roitman) was unable to attend the funeral this week but sends her deepest sympathy.
Donna Roitman Marsik

January 13, 2011

Dear Vivian & Family,
I was sad to hear of Ira's passing. I wanted you to know how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Love,
Naomi

Nancy Rutledge-Jackson

January 13, 2011

It is with great sadness that I learned of Ira's passing. Having worked at the agency for over 10 years, I have many fond memories of him. Among them was having Ira pop into my office in the Hancock Building just to say 'thank you' or 'glad to have you here', and he did that to everyone which inspired all to feel they had truly contributed...or receiving one of his "See me. I" notes and leaving his office feeling he was a friend and a more dedicated member of his team. He was always unfailingly polite, immacuately dressed, dedicated to his family...his craft...his art. That is how I will always 'see you I.' My deepest sympathy and prayers to his family.

Paul Libman

January 13, 2011

Dear Bill, Marea and family,
I remember your father as a kind and thoughtful man who had a huge influence on the lives and careers of so many people. Marcia and I are so sorry for your loss and regret we can't be with you to celebrate his life.
Love,
Paul Libman and Marcia Iacobucci

Alene Fishbein

January 12, 2011

Dear Vivian Though it has been years, I remember our ride in Switzerland where we got a ticket. You, Dick, Ira, and I did not know what to do. However, Ira figured he'd give the policeman a little gift; he did and we were on our way. That was the beginning of our friendship.

My thoughts are with you. Alene Fishbein

Ann Kritzer Emanuele

January 12, 2011

Dearest Vivian & Family,
Ira will be deeply missed. You both are very special to my parents and I know for my Dad Friday lunches will not be the same. Please call my parents or us when you get back to Florida if we can help you with anything. With Love, Ann Kritzer Emanuele and Joseph Emanuele

Suzanne Kaatz

January 12, 2011

Dear Vivian......I remember the wonderful years living next door to you and Ira on Lincoln Ave. I miss those golden years. I know only too well the pain of losing a beloved husband. Even though we have not seen each other in years, sweet memories do not fade.
Please accept my deepest sympathy......Fondly, Suzi Kaatz

January 12, 2011

To the Brichta family - Please know I am sorry for your loss. Many years ago, in Chicago, Mr. Brichta hired me as a secretary - the next day, I appeared in his office with my right arm in a cast, having broken it the previous evening. Mr. Brichta looked at the cast, and then at me, and said:
"How can you type with your arm in a cast?" ..."Well, you can water the plants, pour coffee and smile until your arm heals." What a genuinely warm man. May he rest in peace.
Bobbi Santo

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