Engel, Leon formerly of Wilmette, beloved husband of Lynn (nee Novak), dear father of Debbie (Joel) Schreier, Lisa (Mark) Schulman, and Dana (Brad) Gerstein, loving grandfather of Jessie, Zack and Carly Schreier, Ben Jack and Jenna Schulman, Jonah, Caleb and Liv Gerstein, loving son of Lillian and the late William Engel, fond brother of Robert (Nina), Edward, James (Becky), and Elena (the late Ricardo) Engel. Services Monday, 1:00 p.m. at THE PISER CHAPEL, 9200 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. Please omit flower. Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 500 N. Dearborn St., Suite 305, Chicago, IL 60610 or Sopris Ranger District, Attn: Chandra All Red, P.O. Box 309, Carbondale, CO 81623. Info 847-679-4740

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May 7, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Leon's passing. He was a vital, lively member of our community and he'll be missed.
Joan and Varouj Hairabedian
May 5, 2010
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Adrienne and Alan Drucker
May 1, 2010
Our condolences to Mrs. Engel, Debbie and the entire family. Matthew, Phyllis, Emma and Graham Stillman
Vickie Toliver
April 30, 2010
Lynn, I was so shocked and deeply sadden to hear about Leon. He always looked in such great health. I never new he was struggling with cancer. My heart & prayers go out to you and your family. I'm so sorry to hear about your granddaughter with diabetes. It sounds like you all have been through so much. Leon will truly be missed. Love Vickie
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Irwin Rosen
April 27, 2010
Condolences from Sue and Irwin Rosen to Lynn and the entire Engel family on Leon's passing. Leon and Irwin walked home from Roosevelt High many a day together. He will be missed. What a great guy....
Derek Price
April 26, 2010
Lynn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Hopefully you can find some comfort in the fond memories being shared with you, by the many lives Leon touched.
Barry Katz
April 26, 2010
Our condolences to Lynn and the entire Engel family on the passing of Leon.
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Neil Schaye
April 26, 2010
The Schaye family and everyone at Rexx Rug share in your sorrow today. Leon was always a pleasure to speak with and we were always friendly competitors. Years ago he would often call just to chat about issues and problems we had in common, sometimes just to vent a little. He will be missed.
Judy Walker
April 25, 2010
With great sadness, it is hard to put into words what a loss Leon means to me.He was not only someone I dealt with through business but if you could seperate that and friendship it would be difficult. To me, Leon was a shining example of what a father, grandfather and husband should be. My heartfelt prayers go out to the entire Engel Family.
April 25, 2010
Nancy and I really enjoyed Leon's company in Colorado, and I will really miss our wonderful days skiing together in Snowmass! Leon was always agreeable, and interesting to be with...and he had a great quiet sense of humor. He was a very good man...and it wasn't hard to figure that out! Lynn and family, you have our prayers, and hopes that your joyful memories of Leon will provide solace to you in the months and years to come. Love, Dan and Nancy Gulling
Mark & Linda Hachigian
April 25, 2010
We are sending our heartfelt condolences to the entire Engel family. Leon was a good man and it was our pleasure to have known him.
Larry Turner
April 25, 2010
My heart is so very sad on this day. I have and always had the deepest respect for Leon as an employee, a vendor, an associate on the CFA board as well as a fellow past-president, and a friend. My condolences go out to Lynn and the entire Engle family. He will be missed by so many.
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