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David Heller Obituary
David Heller, President and Founder of Advisory Research Inc., Past Governor of the Midwest Stock Exchange and the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Beloved husband of Diane; loving father of Lee Heller, Jill Heller and stepfather of Lisa(Aaron) Brooks and Matthew (Ritsuko) Behr; cherished grandfather of Kate, Jennifer, Andrew, Dylan, Elizabeth and Ivy; dear brother of Raquel Newman. Memorial Service Wednesday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at Chicago Sinai Congregation, 15 W. Delaware Pl., Chicago. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation, Attn: Dr. Neal Kassell,1230 Cedars Ct., Suite F, Charlottesville, VA 22903, would be appreciated. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman Director, (847) 478-1600 
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Sponsored by Mark and Jill Kolker.
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Jim Lourgos
May 15, 2012
Saddened to hear of the loss of an old friend. I enjoyed the time we shared boating and fishing in Door County. My deepest sympathies to Diane and the rest of the Heller family. Jim Lourgos (Chicago)
charlie baggs
March 22, 2012
diane,
plesae reach out to our family if you need anything. we are in unit 415b right across the street.
chef charlie baggs
March 20, 2012
Dear Heller Family,
I was visiting Parker School the other day when one of David's grandsons came up to me and told me of David's passing. Please know that my heart goes out to the entire Heller family who hold each other so dearly in their lives. He will be missed.
- Frances Judd (Chicago, IL)
Deb Kummen RN
March 14, 2012
Dear Mrs. Heller,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. It was an honor knowing Mr. Heller, even for a brief while. I will remember him fondly and and the impact he made on so many peoples lives, and of course,his great enthusiasm for fishing.It was my sincere pleasure and honor to know him.
Jerry Beebe
March 14, 2012
I worked with and for David for many years, both at A. G. Becker and Ralph W. Davis. I have never known an excutive that I admired more. He will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
March 14, 2012
Dear Diane, our heartfelt sympathy to you and to your family on David's passing. He was, and is, a wonderful man and a unique individual who had a great impact on our lives. Doris McArdle and The McArdle Family
Tom DeLorey
March 13, 2012
David was a long-term customer who became a friend. Was always great talking to him!
March 12, 2012
Diane & Family,
We offer our prayers to your family on the recent loss of David.
Cliff & Judy Brooks
Jody Heller
March 12, 2012
My thoughts are with you at this terrible time.
Fondly,
Jody
Ari Hananel
March 12, 2012
To David Family
My condolences
May you never know sorrow again
William Florida
March 12, 2012
To David's family, our prayers are with you at this time. We were very grateful for our years with David. Sincerely, William and Tomoko Florida
March 12, 2012
Oh my, what big big chunk of our history just disappeared today....we sincerely send our love and warm thoughts to you and the whole family....
.....Marvin and Shirlee Romanek, Northbrook, Illinois
John Mahady
March 12, 2012
Diane..So sorry to hear this news. You and your family are in my daily prayers. John Mahady, Mon Ami Gabi, Lincoln Park
Liddy McClain
March 12, 2012
Diane, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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