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Benjamin Caesar Obituary
Benjamin B. Caesar, Jr., of Palatine, born April 29, 1937, in Ann Arbor Mich., died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Claremont Living and Rehab Center in Buffalo Grove surrounded by his family.
Mr. Caesar was the National Account Manager for AT&T from 1961 until 1987. He served in the Air Force from 1957 to 1963. Ben was involved in politics and active at a local level serving as campaign manager for local elections and as a Wheeling Township Trustee from 1977 to 1980. Additionally he participated in Kiwanis Club, Junior Achievement, leader of Indian Guides and Princesses and coached for AHYBA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin B. and Vada, nee Kimbler, Caesar; and his brother James.
Ben's survivors include his wife of 48 years, Margaret, nee Ebersohl, whom he married Feb. 6, 1960; his children, John Caesar of Kenosha, Wis., and Lori (Bill) Chandler of Buffalo Grove; his grandchildren, Billy and Cassie Chandler and Canyon Hemming; and his sister, Ruth (William) Santrock.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society, 1114 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 or to American Diabetes Assn., 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602. Funeral information and condolences www.GlueckertFH.com
Visitation: Visitation from 2 to7 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2008, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Glueckert Funeral Home, Arlington Heights, Ill. An additional service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Lake View Memorial Gardens, 5000 N. Illinois, Fairview Heights, Ill., where committal will follow.
GLUECKERT FUNERAL HOME,
Arlington Heights, Ill.
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Robert Sleppy
April 20, 2008
To Ben Caesar's dearest Family:
I also worked with Ben at AT&T
and considered him a good friend.
His family and community partners have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you
in these times of your great loss.
I am sure Ben is in a better place
now. May God Bless You.
Bob Sleppy
Denver, CO
Wayne D. Gehring
April 13, 2008
I Worked with Ben While at AT&T . My deepest sympathy for your loss. May God Bless your family in this time of need.
Staff of Rolling Meadows Dialysis
April 12, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jill Murphy
April 11, 2008
Dear Caesar Family,
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. We will keep you in our prayers.
Gregg and Jill (Templeton) Murphy
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Brian Gawlik
April 11, 2008
Sorry to hear the news my dear friends. May God wrap you in His comfort, wisdom and strengh during this time. Our prayers are with you all.
God Bless,
Brian, Angie, Joe & Jamie Gawlik
Patti Guzak Seiden
April 10, 2008
Mrs. Caesar, Lori, John, and the rest of your family,
We are so saddened for your loss. Mr. Caesar was always so involved with the community and his kids' activities. His legacy will live on forever in all the kids he coached, led, guided, and of course all the kids from Walnut Ave.
We are sending our prayers and hugs to you; and our thanks to God for all the wonderful years we were able to share with him!
Love,
Patti (Guzak), Paul, Christopher, and Jason Seiden
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