Don Harnack

1928 - 2017

Don Steger Harnack, age 89 and a 50 year resident of Winnetka, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on 10/21. Born in 1928 in Milwaukee, WI to Benjamin John and Katherine (Steger) Harnack, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rosemarie (Ball), son, Christopher Wallen and daughters, Gretchen Marie and Pamela Anne. He was preceded in death by his son, Scott Percy. He was an Eagle Scout and served the B.S.A. in several capacities over many years. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BS degree and Harvard Law School with a LLB degree. He was a member of the Nat'l Guard of WI, Cpl. in the US Army and received medals for Nat'l Defense Service and Good Conduct. He was a LT. in the US Navy Reserve. He lectured at the Univ. of Georgia and John Marshall Law School. He served on the Zoning Bd. and was the Pk. Dist. Atty for the Village of Winnetka. He served at the Union League Club of Chicago (bd. dirs., officer, v.p. and pres.). He was also a lifetime trustee of the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago. He was on the commissioning committee of the USS Chicago (SSN 721) and was the President of the 721 Club. He was partner at McDermott, Will & Emery in Chicago retiring after 32 years of service. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2:30 PM at The Winnetka Congregational Church, 725 Pine Street, Winnetka, IL 60093. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604 or the Boys Scouts of America, Northeast IL Council, 2745 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. Info: Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home, 847-251-8200.