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Eugene Max Lerner Ph.D.

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Eugene Lerner Obituary

Eugene Max Lerner, PhD, died peacefully at home with his family on Friday, February 21st at the age of 91. He was a Professor Emeritus of Finance at Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management and the Executive Chairman of The Lerner Group at HighTower. Previously, he was a Director of Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He also served on the Board of Governors of the Chicago Stock Exchange, was President of his own investment advisory firm, Disciplined Investment Advisors, for over 20 years, and Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley. Before joining Kellogg in 1966, he served on the faculty of the graduate business school at New York University, CCNY and UCLA. He also served as a Senior Economist to the Banking and Currency Committee of the House of Representatives, was an Economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He received his BA and MA in Economics from the University of Wisconsin and his PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago with Dr. Milton Friedman.

He is survived by his children Susan Cohn (James Cohn), Laura Lerner, and Dean Lerner (Susan Lerner); his grandchildren Aaron Cohn, (Sarah Cohn), Lee Cohn, Anne Lerner and Sarah Lerner; and his great grandsons Samuel Cohn and Jonah Cohn. The service will be held at the Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie at 1PM on Sunday, February 21. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Temple Beth Israel, www.tbiskokie.org or Keshet, www.keshet.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Lerner

15 Entries

Jim Ferry

January 22, 2021

Wonderful man and great teacher. Funny, kind, charming, and smart. Only professor to invite us to his house. Thank you for all you did and who you were.

Debbie Popper

May 14, 2020

Of all of the professors I had at Kellogg, Gene Lerner was the my favorite. His wit and intelligence were unsurpassed! Thanks for the wonderful memories!

frank paul

March 12, 2020

I owe much to Professor Lerner. When I came to NU GSM, he was one of my first professors.

I never considered a career or concentration in Finance - too dry and boring.

Gene Lerner was not dry or boring. He really connected with students. He was much more of a teacher than a researcher - rare for the Graduate School of Management.

He will always be remembered and memories treasured.

frank paul

March 12, 2020

I owe a special debt of gratitude to Professor Lerner.

He was one of my first professors when I came to NU GSM....Kellogg came later. I never considered a career much less a major in finance. Too dry and boring.
Dr. Lerner was not dry or boring. He had a great sense of humor and was one of the few professors who really engaged with students. More of a teacher than a researcher.

43 years as an investment banker and still going. I quote him daily...."Money now is always better than money later."

Deborah Mazeika

February 25, 2020

Laura and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked for DIA and have many fond memories of your Dad's kindness.
Hugs~ Deb

Pat Ashfield

February 24, 2020

Laura. We are both so sorry hear from you of your fathers passing. May he Rest In Peace. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time
Love and hugs to you Pat and Steve Ashfield

Mark Buchmann

February 24, 2020

Gene changed my life forever and I would not be doing what I do today without his amazing guidance and friendship. He was a great mentor and I, like so many, will miss him. May he rest in peace.

Adina Brilleman

February 23, 2020

I have such fond memories of my grandmother, Phyllis, and her beloved friend, Gene. I cherish the one memory when he came to our house in New Jersey to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot. His stories and laughter had such an impact on me and my sisters. We will forever hold him in high esteem and close to our hearts.

Tiffany Bangert

February 23, 2020

Eugene was a man with a heart of gold and always had a smile on his face. Rip Gene .

Barbara Galgano

February 22, 2020

My heartfelt condolences to my friend Laura Lerner and family on the passing of your father.
I know you are proud of Gene and his many accomplishments throughout his life.
I'm glad I had the pleasure of knowing him.

Barbara Galgano

February 22, 2020

My heartfelt condolences to my friend Laura Lerner and her family.
I know you are proud of Gene and his many accomplishments throughout his life.
I'm glad I had the pleasure of knowing him.

February 22, 2020

My heartfelt condolence to the family

Dave Gendel

February 22, 2020

To the Lerner/Cohn family:

Gene and Janet were both amazing leaders advocating for people with disabilities and the impact of their work will be felt for generations. On behalf of the entire Keshet family, please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.

Marla Goldwater

February 21, 2020

My condolences to my Long Time friend Laura and her family.

February 21, 2020

I will miss Gene's sense of humor. With our love to Susan, Laura, and Dean, Beth and Steve Berger

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