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Kurt Kopfstein Obituary

Kopfstein, Kurt Age 78. Passed away on Thursday April 7, 2016. Loving husband of Doris for 53 years; cherished father of Eric (Ronna), Elizabeth and Laura; dear brother of Gertrude (Freddy) Cohen and brother-in-law of Paul (Sara) Rosenblatt; beloved grandfather of Elise and Colette; loving cousin of Corey Sapstein; uncle of Kari, Debbie and Rachel Cohen, Seth (Rochel), Ira (Chris) Rosenblatt and Emilee Wright-Rosenblatt; adored son of the late Martha and Oscar Kopfstein; beloved "grandpa" of Smokey and Franny. Educator at Chicago's Sullivan High School for 45 years. He will be dearly missed for his quick wit and gentle ways. Graveside services Monday, April 11, 1:30 p.m. at Westlawn Cemetery, 7801 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge. Memorial contributions in Kurt's name may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home; info 847-256-5700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 10, 2016.

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David Meyer

December 25, 2016

I was a good friend of Kurt in the late 1940's. early 50's. We lived a few houses away from each other in the North-West side of Chicago, and with two other kids - Marshall Matz and Sam Korman - spent almost every waking hour of the summer together. I often thought about him in recent years, and was not surprised to learn from the obituary that he was a teacher. Most appropriate.

Elizabeth Kopfstein

April 22, 2016

Dad, I just wanted to thank you for your fairness,honesty and support and for not playing favorites or excluding,ommiting and alienating me(among other things) the way that mom does. I really appreciated that about you. Thank you for being a great dad. I will miss you more than words can say. love you always,

Dolores Enwia

April 10, 2016

Kirt was a great neighbor,co worker,and like my brother,we all will miss him very much,my love to all the family, may he rest in peace.

Isaacman

April 9, 2016

Yes, we will always remember Kurt for his "quick wit and gentle ways". He was a quiet man; speaking only when he had something of worth to say or something funny. Rest in peace our dear friend.
Janet and Ted Isaacman

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Westlawn Cemetery

7801 W. Montrose Ave, Norridge, IL

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