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James Perdiew Obituary

James R. Perdiew, born January 17, 1947, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 of complications during heart surgery. Jim was the son of Pauline and the late George Perdiew. He is survived by Gretchen, his wife of 41 years, son Corey and wife Esmina, and twin grandchildren Alen and Hana, his son Nick and wife Amy, brother Ed and his wife Meredith, and sister Anita Poston and her husband John. Jim is fondly remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, loyal friend, avid outdoorsman, and mentor to many. Services will be held Saturday, March 16, in Lake Zurich at Ahlgrim's Funeral Home: 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL. 60047. 847-540-8871 Visitation will be from 2-4 followed by a brief service.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 16, 2013.

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Bill Wieland

December 5, 2013

My belated yet heartfelt condolences to Gretchen and her children from an old college friend.

T.J. Hyman

March 20, 2013

I am very sorry to hear the news about Jim. I had dinner with him in Los Angeles last month and I was struck with his high level of enthusiasm and zest for life. He will be missed.

Marty AGius

March 18, 2013

I am sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He mentored me several years ago and while I had not seen him in over 10 years, his early lessons have always been the foundation for my success in the business. I was shocked to hear the news and to those who knew him, he will be missed.

March 18, 2013

I am saddened to learn of the passing of Jim,he was a mentor and friend to me during my years at The Cross Country Group, he will be missed.

Richard Connolly

John Perry

March 17, 2013

Dear Perdiew family our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We are wishing Gretchen and the family strength and comfort through this very tough time.

Elaine Williams

March 17, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I knew him from my years at AGIA. He was a gentleman and an amazing consultant. He will be missed.

Danny Perry

March 16, 2013

Aunt Pauline and all of the Perdiew Family, We are so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Jim's Aunt, Shirley Berry was my mom and also just passed. I was looking forward to meeting up with Jim again and doing some catching up. He was always so interesting to talk with at family reunions and such. It was terrible news and everyone will miss him greatly.
Danny Perry, Knoxville TN

Laurinda McTucker

March 16, 2013

To the Perdiew Family, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Jim, whom I worked with for many years at AGIA, in California. He was our consultant and was fabulous to work with. I hope you find comfort in this time of grief, I consider it a priviledge to have known him.

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Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services - Lake Zurich Location

415 South Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

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