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Irving Lewis Obituary

Lewis, Irving Arnold 95. Devoted husband of the late Roberta (nee Bachmann) for 46 years. Loving father of Jeffry, Nancy and David (Dorit) Lewis; proud grandfather of Liora (Oriel) Weisz, Reyut and Rinat, of Israel; dear brother of the late Frieda (the late Nathan) Verson and the late Sylvia (the late Keith) Berkson. He was a WWII Army Air Corps B-17 Bombardier Veteran, Vice President of Operations at Chicago's Polk Bros. retail store. Later in life, a philanthropist in the I Have A Dream Foundation, helping underprivileged inner-city children through supporting their continuing education. He established, in the memory and spirit of his wife, the Roberta Bachmann Lewis Scholarship fund at North Lawndale College Prep High School, 1615 S. Christiana, Chicago, IL 60623, providing support for students in the community. Please make contributions payable to the Phoenix Pact. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette, IL 60091. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. For funeral information, 847-256-5700.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 19, 2019.

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November 24, 2019

A good friend from Collector's Corner at the Phil.
He was always young and considerate. I am sorry that he is called home.

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David Mann

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November 19, 2019

Nancy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So. very sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Debbie Bechtel

Adrienne & Arnie Brookstone

November 19, 2019

Adrienne and I extend our sympathies on the recent passing of Irving. Work he has done has been so beneficial helping underprivileged children through supporting their continued education - I Had A Dream Foundation. His love and devotion for his wife Roberta was well deserved and he created in her memory and spirit The Roberta Bachman Lewis Scholarship Fund at North Lawndale College Prep High School.

Adrienne & Arnie Brookstone

Lowell and Liesa Berkson

November 19, 2019

We will sorely miss our Uncle Irv, who was such an integral part of our extended family. We have so many great memories of time spent with him. He was an amazing person and an incredible uncle. Our deepest condolences to our cousins Jeff, Nancy, David, Dorit, Liora, Oriel, Rehut and Rinat. May his memory be blessed for eternity. The thoughts and prayers of all your Florida cousins are with you during this difficult time.

Paul Warshauer

November 19, 2019

On behalf of the former campers and staff of the Camp Waupaca Reunion Group, we offer our sincere condolences. May his memory be a blessing.

Jill Boissonnault

November 19, 2019

Dear Jeff, Nancy and David,
It is with a heavy heart that I write this note. I thought the world of your dad. I shared times with him at Beth El that were very special to me. He called me Jillsy...the only one who called me that and when he did, he made me feel loved. My thoughts are with you all as you mourn his passing and celebrate his life. May his memory be for a blessing.
Love,
Jill Schiff Boissonnault

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