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Joel Asprooth Obituary

Joel M. Asprooth, 67, died on April 22, 2020 in Indianapolis. Born in Rockford, IL, Asprooth held undergraduate and graduate degrees from Northern Illinois University at DeKalb. During the course of his career, he was the city manager of Evanston, IL; vice president for business and finance at Illinois Institute of Technology; and vice president for finance and administration at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. In his retirement he was a server for several years at Saffron Café in downtown Indianapolis. Asprooth is survived by his partner, John B. Hayes, his son Kurt, his daughter Lauren, and his former spouse Valerie L. Salmons, his sister Ellen and her spouse Mark Jackson, and his brother Philip. His intelligence, humor and thoughtfulness will be missed. https://secure.funeralwebhosting.net/lcv/notices/Joel-Asprooth

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 29, 2020.

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Al Belmonte

May 2, 2020

I had the pleasure of working with Joel at the Village of Glenview and later with the City of Evanston. To me, he was the consummate professional. I admired his dedication to detail; he was always prepared. My condolences to his family and all those who had the opportunity to be his friend and/or colleague.

Bruce Zimmerman

May 2, 2020

Joel was a great mentor for me as I began my career in City Management in Evanston. I am very proud to have known and worked with him. He cared deeply about his work and his service as Evanston's City Manager. He was also a good friend to both my family and me.

kate

April 30, 2020

Kurt and Lauren, I am so sad to hear this. I babysat you both in Evanston when you were really little; I just want you to know that I really liked your Dad! He is someone I will always remember as being funny, warm and, above all else, super smart! Peace to you and yours, take care and prayers that the lasting memories are great ones.

April 30, 2020

Kurt, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew your Dad when I worked as an Evanston firefighter. He was a good man.

Bob Hayden

April 29, 2020

Thinking of the family and wishing them comfort and peace

Mike Sarna

April 29, 2020

Joel was a valued colleague at MSI Chicago - always supportive and friendly - quite unusual for a money man. We will be missed.

April 28, 2020

Joel was one of the most talented and intelligent persons Sue and I ever met. I was on City Council of Evanston when we hired Joel to be our new manager. It was a wise choice and he served city well. We miss him and wish we could have been closer to say goodbye.

Judy Aiello Fantus

April 25, 2020

Joel was an extremely talented man with a brilliant mind, quick wit and a magical way with words. May he be at peace. Judy A

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