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Earl Wasserman Obituary
Earl Wasserman, died on Friday, March 9, 2007, at his home in Highland Park, IL. He was 91 years old. Surviving him is his wife Ruth Powell, nee Becker. He was born in St. Joseph, MO, and graduated from the University of Missouri Law School. His first wife, Shirley Sax, was an immensely talented pianist and artist who died in 1997. Earl was co-owner of Sax Arts and Crafts in Milwakee. It developed into one of the great catalogue businesses of its kind in the United States. During this time, he befriended and inspired many artists and teachers. Among his many interests, he served on the Board of Directors of Music for Youth in Milwaukee. He is survived by his son Terry; grandchildren Elizabeth, Matthew and Joshua Wasserman; and his stepchildren Robert W. Powell Jr., Leslie P. Jacobson; and six stepgrandchildren. Donations may be made to Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL 60025. Services will be private.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bonnie Shein
March 16, 2007
I have worked for Sax for over 40 years. Earl was always there for me for the first 20 years of my career.I will miss him. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Bonnie Shein
Kathy Knitter
March 15, 2007
Although I never had the pleasure of working with Earl Wasserman while employed at Sax Arts & Crafts, after his retirement I talked with him numerous times regarding his benefits. I have an elderly father and Earl & I shared personal experiences about the "joys of aging". During our telephone conversations, Earl always asked about the welfare of Sax and its employees. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Patti Neilon
March 14, 2007
I have worked for Sax for 40 years, was hired by Earl and he was my mentor and friend for the first 20 years of my career. I have many fond memories of those years. We spoke on the phone many times after he retired - whenever he recived a new Sax catalog he would call with nice comments for me. I was so sorry to hear of his passing but glad that he enjoyed such a long happy life.
With Sympathy,
Patti Neilon
VP Adv.
Sax Arts & Crafts
herbert and ruth giller
March 12, 2007
Earl was a friend, patient, and business partner. I had nothing but admiration for his honesty, integrity, and business judgement. Ruth and I send our condolensces.
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