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Kai Nebel Obituary

Kai Allen Nebel, age 82.Predeceased by beloved wife Maria.Survived by children:Natalia,Silvia,Isabella,Erik (Aleli) . Grandchildren:Gabriella,Jonathan,Stephan,Alexander;Brother Bernard,family in US,Italy,and Germany.He attended Princeton,then Harvard Law School; a man who read Dante in the original Italian and a life long admirer of Abraham Lincoln's literary and legal works. He had a significant legal career in Chicago, IL for over fifty years with major law firms:Boodell,Sears,Sugrue,Giambalvo & Crowley;Keck,Mahin, and Cate; and, Foley and Lardner. Kai was an author of Illinois'Tax Increment Financing (TIF) legislation. Highland Park, IL used TIF to refinance its downtown renovation. Chicago uses it for urban renovation that includes the landmark building "The Chicago Theater". Kai spearheaded a pro-bono coalition that prevented the demolition of "Skokie School" in Winnetka, IL. Memorial Mass: Holy Rosary Church, 604 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 (Western and Ohio) 11:00am December 6, 2014. Memorial Gathering immediately following:11:45am-2:00pm, Dec 6, 2014 at The Rago Brothers Funeral Home; 624 N Western Ave (Western and Erie). No flowers

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 3, 2014.

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Jack Harty

February 25, 2015

I was an associate in Kai's firm when I graduated from law school. Marvelous mentor and wonderful person. My condolences to the Nebel family.

Silvia Nebel

February 20, 2015

Chris Koh

December 21, 2014

To all the Nebels: I just heard about this. I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember many good conversations with your father growing up.

Fred Walton

December 10, 2014

Kai was a one of a kind. He was the most capable municipal law attorney I ever worked with. I can honestly say every time we worked together it was a wonderful experience,

Barbara Wolf

December 6, 2014

My sympathies to the family. He was such a smart and kindly man. I always learned from him and enjoyed working with him. I picture him hiking in the Italian Alps.

Janet & John Bishop

December 5, 2014

Silvia - know this is such a hard time for you. Please know you are in our thoughts as you mourn the loss of your father.

Elizabeth Kretchmer

December 5, 2014

Dear Nebel Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that my heart goes out to all of you during this very difficult time. I'm thinking of you and send my love.

With his interviews, he gave what is still the most original contribution in the reconstruction of the history of Pievetorina and its people.

Ugo Paolo Marini

December 5, 2014

Mike Burns

December 4, 2014

Courteous and exceptionally well-read. Old school professional in his legal practice with a wry humor well fitted for the Chicago legal environment and the Italian countryside.

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Dec

6

Memorial Gathering

11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Home - Near Loop Location

624 N Western Ave (at Erie St.), Chicago, IL 60612

Dec

6

Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

Holy Rosary Church

604 N Western Ave (Western and Ohio), Chicago, IL

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The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Home - Near Loop Location

624 N Western Ave (at Erie St.), Chicago, IL 60612

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