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Warren Peters Obituary

Peters, Warren J.

Warren J. Peters, 99, Beloved Husband of the late Elaine Peters, passed away peacefully wearing his favorite running shoes on August 12 in Northbrook. Warren's passion for family, running, real estate, and family farms touched everyone in his life. His business acumen, creativity, and self-discipline were illustrious, and his unpretentiousness added to his charm.

Loving father of Kenneth (Batya) Peters, Barbara (Bob) Davis, and Jennifer Peters; Proud grandfather of Louis (Rebecca) Lapat, Jay (Sophia) Lapat, Mark Budenbender, Corey Peters, Jason Peters. Emily (Bradford Kaellner) Peters-Limbeck, Addison Peters-Farrell, Dylan Peters-Farrell, Justice Peters-Farrell, Seth Davis, and Lindsay Rosner; Grateful great-grandfather of Jack, Hailey, Nora, Delfina, Nia, and Leo; Cherished uncle of Howard Berland, Susan Penn, Shari Berland Presser and Michael Berland; Adored companion of Marsha Mendell.

To keep everyone safe and healthy, the service will be private.

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 16, 2020.

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Laura Prohov

August 11, 2022

So sorry to hear of your dad´s passing. What a long wonderful life he had! Sending hugs.

ROBERT DAVIS

August 10, 2022

It´s been two years since my father in law passed away. We just came back from a family reunion. A day does not go by where his name isn´t mentioned. He is thought of in the highest regard and lived an exemplary life that I only hope to mimic.

Dr. Harry J Jaffe

October 9, 2020

I just found out about Warren's passing, & want to offer my condolences. He and Elaine were wonderful people, & I very much enjoyed being their doctor. I hope that happy memories ease the pain of his passing.
Harry J. Jaffe, M.D,

Tim Boyer

August 20, 2020

I worked for Warren for 20 years, the last six very closely. He liked to laugh but was also very serious about his business. He wasn’t the first in the office each (I was) but Jennings Realty was his life. He could be tough but hated personal confrontations; anything not positive was done by written notes. My most enduring memory was when, after a series of talks in the late 80s about whether to stay in the tax business, I told Warren that he may or may not make money but that he really loved dealing with the basically inner city properties we encountered. Jennings stayed in the business for another 20 or so years before succumbing to the Irish cancer. I thought of Warren often since I left the company and often asked by my employer here “What do you think Warren would do?” I hope Jay asks himself that question often.
Tim Boyer
Atlanta, Georgia

Robert Davis

August 18, 2020

Warren was my father-in-law. He was a wonderful example on how to live life. His family always came first and he is leaving behind such beautiful memories of what a man of character should be. He was always be part of my life.

Bob Davis

August 18, 2020

Warren was my father-in-law. He touched so many lives in a very positive way. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to many. I loved him as a man who I will always look up to and respect. He had quite a work ethic and will be truly missed but never forgotten. I love you, dad.

Jan and Craig Sher

August 17, 2020

Warren was one of the great ones. He was my mother’s favorite cousin and she considered him a brother. The stories and memories that they shared were precious. Warren was always more interested in you than talking about himself. He was always happy for our successes and the mention of his name puts a smile our faces. We saw him last summer and it was wonderful lunch and he was on “his game”. Warren was generous to his family and never wanted thanks.
He always marched to his own drummer whether it was swimming, running, ice skating and more
He will be missed but always remembered.

Elaine and Alan Bers

August 17, 2020

A wonderful man who energized his business his family his life. He ran with the best of them.
May he Rest In Peace.

Laura Prohov

August 16, 2020

We were so sorry to hear the news of your father's passing. Sending warm thoughts and condolences to the whole Peters family.
Laura and Rick Prohov

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