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Herbert Heller Obituary

Herbert "Herb" A. Heller, 92. Beloved husband of the late Judith (nee Skorodin); devoted father of Wendy (David) Barrash, Kenneth (Karen) Heller, and Vicki (Daniel Yendro) Heller; cherished grandfather of Kimberly (Mark) Kappelman, Jamie (Joshua) Pabst, Jeffrey (Erin Groll-Barrash) Barrash, and Julia Heller; proud great-grandfather of Emmy, Grayson, Wesley, and Vincent. Herb was the longtime CEO of Martin Brower Corp. He was passionate about classical music, opera, and the Chicago White Sox. He will be deeply missed. Funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter, www.als.org/greater-chicago, or Massachusetts General Hospital (indicate Dr. James Berry ALS Research), giving.massgeneral.org/donate.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 18, 2023.

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Ken K

November 5, 2023

Herb was a genuine wonderful person. He always asked about your family and would talk any time. After 16 years I miss him greatly. He always gave me good advice. RIP

Beth

July 21, 2023

I saw the world from a different perspective whenever your Dad carried me on his shoulders. He and your Mom always made me feel like a princess.

John M

July 20, 2023

Mr. Heller wasnt 'Old School', he was THE School -- a model of distinction that left an impression people wanted to emulate. The world is a lesser place without the 'Herb Hellers' to set the examples.

Bob Mills

July 20, 2023

Hi Vickie and your dad was very influential in my business life as he hired me to manage the Cndn. for MB and was always supportive of both myself and the direct interaction with a number of key McD mgmt. in Canada. I also met your mother on many business related events and loved her sense of humour and support of your father. Herb will be missed by many but the memories I hold will be cherished.
Bob Mills

Maridene (Olson) Parr

July 20, 2023

What needs to be said about a man with Mr. Heller's smile? I was Dennis Malchow's executive secretary and really enjoyed it when Mr. Heller would stroll throughout the Des Plaines offices. You could tell he was a great man by his aura. Condolences to his beloved family.

Jerry P.

July 20, 2023

May his memory be a blessing.

jodi Engelberg

July 18, 2023

Wendy, I remember your dad as such a sweet and wonderful man. Sorry to hear about his passing... PS., and pls excuse that this is the wrong place for this... We are holding a Fairview 50th reunion. Pls DM me. Would love it if you would come. We have about 30 people. Jodi.Engelberg @gmail.com

David Mamot

July 18, 2023

I met Herb when I was a teenager at Kostner park in Skokie. I played softball with the older guys. He was always a gentleman and he will be missed.

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