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ROBERT FRIEDMAN Obituary

FRIEDMAN--Robert, passed away on November 7, 2013 surrounded by his loving family and his dedicated caregiver Maria Lucia Whitehead, at the Lawlis Family Hospice. Beloved husband for 55 years of Carole (nee Raison) Friedman. Loving father of Daniel (Mary) of Fairfield, CT; Ellen (Joe) Ruble of Greenwood Village, CO; and Michael of San Francisco, CA. Proud grandfather of Matthew, Rachel and Joseph Friedman and Thomas, Eric, Genevieve and Joie Ruble. Robert was born in Brooklyn in 1931, the son of the late George and Diana Friedman. He received a BS degree from City College of New York. Robert began his retail career at the Boston Store in Milwaukee, where he met his wife, Carole. Friedman's retail career included 20 years at the May Co. where he retired as President and CEO of Famous Barr in St Louis in 1991. A Memorial Service honoring Bob's life will be held on Sunday, November 17 at 1:30pm at Congregation Emanu-El, 2020 West Brown Deer Road, River Hills. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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Published by New York Times on Nov. 14, 2013.

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Karen Tudor

May 23, 2020

Wonderful friend for 30 years

Marty Zwiebach

November 17, 2013

Danny Carol Mike and Ellen If there was a dept store in heaven bob would be the head merchant, he was a great friend and just an all around good guy he will be sorely missed by everyone who came across his path glad I got to spend some time with him before he passed Marty Zwiebach

November 15, 2013

Dan and Family. My deepest symphathy on your loss of your father. He was a great teacher along with Mr. Kolker to a young merchant just starting out who was me. They taught me to never be satisfied or complacent and work even harder when your business was good. I was in awe of these great merchants.I find even now; 39 years into my career I still use their teachings everyday. Keep the memories in your heart forever.

Clay Jenkins

November 15, 2013

Dan and family,
My deepest sympathy during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May God bless.

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