Chicago, Illinois
Samuel Dolnick, age 95, of La Mesa, CA died at home on February 14, 2014. Sam was the beloved husband of the late Edith (Neidorf) and was the loving father of Gene and the loving friend of Gene's companion, Barbara Bunn. He is survived by many nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and nieces and...
Read MoreMr. Dolnick was our principal at Von Steuben High School in the 60s. He was a kind, compassionate man who took the time to know the students under his care. I always felt a special bond with Mr. Dolnick and was very fond of him. He inspired me to be the best I can be. My sincere condolences to his family. May his memory be a blessing.
LOUNA COUMERI
February 23, 2023 | School
I was a student at Von Steuben High School, graduating in 1968, and remember Mr.Dolnick fondly, although I was a sarcastic kid at the time.
Earon Davis
August 17, 2014 | Bloomington, IN
My fathe Herb Sachs as a child
He ate dinner at my house when I was 12 and 13 because my dad Herb Sachs was one of his Assistant Principals at Von Steuben High School at the time. A straight up warm hearted all around good guy. I had the pleasure to e mail with him before he passed. My condolences to the family and loved ones You are blessed to have had him in your lives.
Michael Sachs
March 29, 2014 | Chicago, IL
It's been 45+ years and yet I still have fond memories. May he rest in peace! God bless!
Louna Coumeri
March 28, 2014 | Buckingham
I remember Mr. Dolnick well as the Principal of my high school, Von Steuben. The '60's were a turbulent era and he handled the students in a dignified, professional manner. I am happy to see he had a long, productive retirement full of many accomplishments. My condolences to Mr. Dolnick's entire family on this loss.
Beryl Cook
March 28, 2014 | Buffalo Grove, IL
I was a student at Von Stueben and graduated in Jan of 1966. Mr. Dolnick was the best principal I had and made an everlasting impression on me. He was a very understanding principal and will be missed
Ken HIRSCH
March 03, 2014 | Montezuma, IL
Dear Family,
Sam was always a "mensch" and a good friend who was always available when a need arose. May his memory be for a blessing.
Jack Sherman
Retired Principal
Roosevelt High School
Lafayette Elementary School
March 02, 2014
Mr Dolnick was my Principal when I graduated in 1957 from Belding School in Chicago. After all these years I still remember his kindness and warmth. He introduced our mostly Protestant student body to Judaism through Hanukah hymns. Our music teacher ( I'm sure at his encouragement) taught us to sing "Oh Hanukah, Oh Hanukah" and "Rock of Ages" ( not the one I learned in church) which we performed at the Christmas assembly. I loved those hymns and it is one of the few things I still remember...
March 02, 2014
I remember Mr Dolnick as Principal at Von Steuben H.S. in Chicago back in 1964 when I was graduating. A very nice man I got to know working Free Periods in the office at school. Dorene Diamond
March 02, 2014
