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Richard Guggenheim Obituary
Guggenheim, Richard B. 84, of Highland Park, passed away on January 30, 2008. Served in the U.S. Marines during WWII. Worked in Sales and Marketing in hotel and lodging industry for over 50 years as Sr. Vice President of Pick Hotels, executive with Americana Hotels and founder of Hotel Sales Marketing Reps. Loving husband of Gail (nee Porges); loving father of Paul (Debra), Jenny Guggenheim Gummersall (Greg); step-father of Polly Ross, Michael (Amy) Saltzstein and Bob Saltzstein; proud grandfather of Jordan, Max and Marisa Guggenheim, Tyller Gummersall and Drew and Nikki Saltzstein. A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, February 10th, 1 p.m. until time of memorial service at 2 p.m. at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL. Please omit flowers. Memorials may be made to the Illinois Hotel Lodging Association (IHLA) Educational Foundation Attn: Jennifer Chase. Managing Director, 27 E. Monroe, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60603. Please reference the Dick Guggenheim Memorial Scholarship Fund. For info., please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at 847-831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Guggenheim
Francine Ciulla
February 19, 2008
We were so very sorry to here of Dick's passing. My mom has been at my home in Texas for the pass 6 weeks. We just found out about it last week. Mom & I want to tell you how sorry we are and that we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
God's Love and Ours
Francine Bartilotta Ciulla
Frances M. Bartilotta
bob deutsch
February 18, 2008
dick was the quintessential gentleman. my regrets on his passing. bob deutsch
Moya (Teo) Brown
February 13, 2008
Words can't even express the sadness I felt when I heard about Dick's passing. What a positive influence on me he's been since the first day I met him and had the great opportunity to work with him and grow a friendship. I'll always remember your uplifting spirit, positive attitude everyday and heartwarming smile - and the great stories you used to tell. :)
Miss you.
Madeleine Osberger
February 10, 2008
Sending our love to the Guggenheim family.
Luke & Cynthia Cannon
February 10, 2008
Dick, we will miss you greatly. You were always like a grandfather to me. We always enjoyed the times that we spent with you.
jane and john jellinek
February 8, 2008
Our deepest condolences to Gail and the entire family
Joanne Kuzmicki
February 7, 2008
My deepest sympathy. Mr. Guggenheim was a client of mine at the bank. Not only was he was always kind, I was always glad to hear his voice on the phone.
Alexander WONG
February 6, 2008
Deepest condolences from far away.
He will be sadly missed by all 3 of us especially by Edwina.
Grace , Edwina and Alex
Hong Kong SAR
H.J. Bae (nachman, when you met me)
February 6, 2008
Dick,
I'll miss you, my "high school reunion" buddy.
much love to you and your family.
-H.J.
Dick Nachman
February 6, 2008
I'll miss you ,Dick.You were a truly cool guy.
Alice Linville
February 5, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Helping out with a Hotel Sales Blitz in Skokie (Hampton Inn & Suites) What a great guy - He'll be missed
February 4, 2008
Scott Steinfest
February 4, 2008
It was such a privledge to have my friedship with Dick over the years. What I remember most about Dick was his positive outlook on life every day that he was with us. Always a smile and a cheer of goodwill was with him everytime he came throught the door. Dick inspired me prfessionally and was a pleasure to work with over the years. It was great playing golf with you my friend but I hated driving with you :)
David Singer
February 4, 2008
My most heartfeld condolences from both my mother and myself
Joan and Jeff Blumenthal
February 3, 2008
Our thoughts are with you.
Mel & Ruth Goldberg
February 3, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Jim Chalikis
February 3, 2008
Thanks for the many years of humor and your friendship
Philip & Jill Erbe
February 3, 2008
He was a very kind uncle.He helped everybody. He was so nice to my husband and myself, and looked over us. When he didn't like something we did. he would tell us in no curtain terms. He really loved us. He was a good father also besides a loving uncle.
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