Richard-Wexler-Obituary

Richard L. Wexler

Highland Park, Illinois

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Beloved husband, father, grandfather and community leader passed away on Oct. 19 after a brave battle with cancer. Born and raised in Chicago, he spent his career as a Real Estate attorney but devoted his non-working hours to the betterment of Jewish lives in Chicago, the former Soviet Union and...

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I knew Richard in the early 2000s doing fundraising work for UJC. He was an inspiration. Engaging funny and intellectually honest. I am sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person. Scott

Dear Bobbie, sending my deepest condolences. May Richard's memory be a blessing

Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. May his name be for a blessing.

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We send our deepest sympathy to you. We will always remember Richard with a smile on our face.

Dear Bobbi, Debbie, Josh, Jon and families, Heartbroken by Richard´s illness and passing, I am heartened by wonderful memories of him, at simchas, dinners, trips to Israel and other locales. His intellect was extraordinary, his wit brilliant and sometimes acerbic at the same time. He and Eddie traversed JUF together with Richard his dear friend and mentor. Sadly they traversed their fatal illnesses together as well. The phone calls and emails we shared during this time were deeply...