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Barry Bernstein Obituary

Barry Bernstein of Chicago died peacefully at home in Chicago, 2014. Born in Brooklyn, New York in November 1930 to Louise Freed and Michael David Bernstein. He graduated from the Bronx High School of Science and City College of New York. He received his PHD in Mathematics from Indiana University and went on to develop the mathematical model known as BKZ. He taught for over 40 years at the Illinois Institute of Technology as a Professor of Mathematics and Chemical Engineering. He was an avid traveler and he and his surviving spouse Judy covered the globe, enjoying such places as Vietnam, Thailand and India as well as trekking in France and Italy. He was a life-long learner and would entertain his family with witty poetry and fun word-plays. Besides his devoted wife Judith Bonem, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Lynn and Robert Dahl; Jill and Sam Nusner; Robin Kipnis and Penn Ritter; David Kipnis and Catherine Pagano and William Kipnis and his companion Lorel Greene. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Ilana, Lev and Leora Nusner, Aaron and Joshua Dahl, Sam. Eric and Caleb Ritter, Luke and Oliver Kipnis and Ryan Kipnis. Burial will be private. A memorial service will be announced. For further information please contact the Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 19, 2014.

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Linda Garcia

August 27, 2014

Dear Judy,

It's been a number of months since Barry has past and yet, he comes to mind again and again. Ray shares many antidotes from his college and work days with Professor Bernstein and I remember him fondly as well.

He will always remain in our thoughts, prayers and hearts. May God bless you and the family.

Warm regards,
Linda

Jenni Dahl

January 19, 2014

Dear Lynn, Rob, Aaron and Josh,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. He was accomplished in his field, had a wonderful family and was able to travel the world. He was truly blessed. We hope you can take comfort in this. As time goes on may memories of happy times together replace the sadness.

Love,

Jenni and Roger

January 19, 2014

May persevering in prayer comfort you and your family. Romans 12:12. Norma J.W.(Ohio).

Gretchen Dahl

January 19, 2014

To Lynn, Jill and your families, We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. What a fascinating man, thank you for sharing him with our family. May the happy memories of your time together bring you comfort during this sad time.

M Edwards

January 19, 2014

To the family, please accept my condolences for your loss. May you draw close to God during this difficult time. James 4:8

Debbie Dahl

January 18, 2014

Dear Lynn,
We're so sorry for the loss of your father. We only met him a few times but remember him as very friendly and funny. Even if we hadn't seen him for a few years he always picked up our friendship right where we left off. We always enjoyed hearing about his and Judy's amazing foreign travels.
love,
Debbie and Rich

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