JONATHAN KLEINBARD

What a gentleman! I had the pleasure of working with him in St. Louis for approximately 8 years (he was actually my boss). I watch him perform majic in transforming one of the worst neighborhood in St. Louis into a jewel that continues to flurish to this day. He became a confidant, mentor and more importantly a friend. I will always cherish our friendship. Rest well Mr. K.!

jonathan was a special gift to St. Louis during his tenure at Missouri botanical garden- Our conversations were always simple & personal- his visits w us were a culinary adventure that a chef appreciates - we have missed him for years RIP

He was one of my mother's favorites when she worked in the President's office at the university. Her name was Marjorie Fuhrman.

One of the best person I've worked with at the University of Chicago where we became dear friends. He and his kindness will always be remembered. My deepest sympathies to Joan.

I knew Jonathan Kleinbard throughout the 1980s when I worked at the Development Office at the University of Chicago. He was my go-to-person whenever I needed relevant information about the Hyde Park/Kenwood neighborhood so that I could appropriately draft letters to thank a major donor. At the time, he was vice-president for external affairs and community relations. He had started working for the university's administration at the age of 24; and by the time I had met him, he was in charge...

Jonathan took several chances on me earlier in my communications career at the University of Chicago, for which I have always been grateful. The greatest fun we had was planning and publicizing the university's centennial in 1991-92. He pushed us to think big, and we did, with great media coverage and lots of projects current and historical.

Jonathan had to be talked into allowing the rom-com When Harry Met Sally to be filmed on campus--we had to assure him that there wasn't off-color...