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Ernest Karmin Obituary
Ernest A. "Ernie" Karmin, age 91, of Winnetka, born in Berlin, Germany, immigrated to the United States in 1937 and settled in Hyde Park. Served honorably in the U.S. Navy as an underwater demolition specialist. Ernie was a proud member of the Chicago Board of Trade for 70 years. In addition, he was the former Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Mt. Sinai Hospital, and an ardent supporter of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Jewish United Fund, amongst other important charitable causes; beloved husband for 62 years of Harriet, nee Rosen; loving father of Mark (Judy), Jon (Deborah), Tony (Ellen) and James; adored Grandpa and Papa of Michael (Brooke), Joseph (Dana), Alison, Zachary, Sam, Sarah and Danny; proud great grandfather of Myles and Noah; cherished brother of the late Kurt (Lonny); fond brother-in-law of Nicky (late Hal) Jackson and the late Norman (Adrienne) Rosen and the late Arnold (Jeanie) Rosen. Service Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. at Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Ave., Glencoe. Interment Private. The family will be receiving condolences Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Northmoor Country Club, 820 Edgewood Rd., Highland Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Mt. Sinai Hospital, www.sinai.org or U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, www.ushmm.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.
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Betty Heycke
January 21, 2018
In 1952 Ernie Karmin signed the papers which made it possible for an 18 year old German boy, Dieter Heycke, to come to the United States. The Karmin family paid for his sea trip and they arranged for a German-speaking couple to meet him in New York and transport him to Chicago. In Chicago they took him into their home and gave him a job. Ernie and Kurt Karmin were his big brothers, his mentors, his friends.
We , our children and grandchildren , celebrate Ernies life and mourn his passing. He
was part of our family.
Betty and Dieter Heycke
Nancy Weber
January 7, 2018
To the Karmin Family, May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. With heartfelt sympathy,
Nancy Weber (formerly of Birchwood)
Andrea Lansing Markin
January 4, 2018
I was sad to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
January 4, 2018
Ernie let me use his office to hang my hat when I was first starting out in 1978. A truly nice man who was a legend in the meal pit. My condolences to his entire family.
Chuck Wasserman
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Ed Hickey, Jr.
January 3, 2018
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Ernie showed a bunch of young guys how to work hard in the meal pit at the CBOT. He was a good man
C. Martin
January 3, 2018
My condolences to this loving family. May the Karmin Family look to the father of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob for comfort.
Robert Gross
January 3, 2018
I only know Ernie through the love of his son, and his stories about him. But through these stories and that love I could tell Ernie was a great father a fun man and loving and beloved head of his family. My condolences go out to his family and friends for this terrible loss. I know however his love will linger in your hearts forever.
Doralu Chanen
January 2, 2018
Ernie was a mensch. We admired him for his integrity, generosity in so many ways, and his direct opinions.
Our condolences to Harriet and his wonderful family. We will miss him. Doralu and Frank
Iris Pollan
January 2, 2018
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband.
Iris & Jerry Pollan
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4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Northmoor Country Club
820 Edgewood Rd., Highland Park, IL
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Service
2:00 p.m.
Am Shalom
840 Vernon Ave., Glencoe, IL
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Goldman Funeral Group - Buffalo Grove Chapel195 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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