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Thomas Joseph Klutznick

Chicago, Illinois

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Thomas J. Klutznick, 79, a Chicago real-estate executive, philanthropist and civic activist, died on January 4, 2019 of complications due to dementia. In addition to his involvement in enhancing the skylines of some of the nation's major cities, Mr. Klutznick was active in areas of economic...

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What a great man! What a shame he had to go this why. He was always so full of life. A great person to work for. My condolences to All the family.

Peter Nance

I only learned just now, from the Oberlin Alumni Magazine, of Tom's passing. My condolences to his family. Tom was a great mentor to me when I served as a young class-elected member of Oberlin's Board of Trustees. His good judgment, practical wisdom and effervescent personality meant a great deal to me and, of course, to Oberlin. At one meeting, when I had not made my plans yet for how to get back to Chicago, he instantly and generously offered to fly me back in his plane. Rest In Peace, Tom.

My condolences to the family, I am sending healing payers to all. Tom was truly a Renaissance Man and I am blessed to have been around him the early years of my development career. I learned much about real estate development and I remember Tom was a generous man with his time and good counsel. God bless Tom and the family, may our memories bring us Peace in his passing.

We all treasured Tom's gleeful engaging manner and humble attitude towards life. He had it all, and we loved him for his talents. His memory for those of us who were engaged with him at Oberlin, for three wonderful years, will be eternal. May his family know that he rests in our hearts as well.

Tom Klutznick, Tony Petullo, Dick McManus, and a host of other Park Forest, Sauk Trail Junior High and Rick Township High School classmates had memorable times at that stage of our respective lives. Tom had a great sense of humor and was always fun to be around. My regrets to his family on the loss of 'fun person'.
Tom: See you in the next life.
Dave Hornbeck, Columbus, Ohio

To Toms family,
Sorry to heat of Tom's passing.I enjoyed doing Tom's renovation to his house in Woody Creek !
Harvey Finn
Finn Construction

"Tom was a wonderful man who never forgot his old friends. Rising to the top of the business world, he could easily slip back to the fun teenager we all knew. He will be missed by his old buddies."
Tony Petullo

1975