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Lewis G. Rudnick

FUNERAL HOME

Piser Funeral Services

9200 North Skokie Blvd

Skokie, Illinois

Lewis Rudnick Obituary

Lewis G. Rudnick, beloved husband of Cookie, nee Lifschultz; devoted father of Lisa (Sam) Stempel, Matthew (Ellen)

Rudnick and Joanna Rudnick; loving grandfather of Benjamin, Sophie and Katie Stempel, Lucy and Danny Rudnick; fond brother of Paul (the late Hope)

Rudnick; dear brother-in-law of Charles Lane. Memorial services Monday, 4 p.m. at The Piser Chapel, 9200 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104 or www.splcenter.org.

Info: 847-679-4740.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 26, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Lewis Rudnick

30 Entries

Brett Blacher

February 18, 2009

Our heart-felt condolences to Matt and the entire Rudnick family.

Brett and Pam Blacher

David Bryant

February 16, 2009

To the Rudnick Family: As a NU Law School classmate of Lew, I can lend our collective sympathy to the loss of a brilliant mind and a gentle heart in a man we all admired. Class of 64.
Dave Bryant

Tim Orlando

February 15, 2009

To the Rudnick family;
I have known Lew for over 20 years through the IFA.He was the epitome of a gentleman-kind,warm and professional.It is my honor to consider him a freind.May God comfort you.

Ellen Pelz

February 3, 2009

Dear Rudnick Family: My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. The Firm was my home for 14 years and know that Lewis was admired and respected by everyone. We all have been blessed to have known such an extraordinary man.

Lori Alvarez

February 3, 2009

I enjoyed working with Lew when I was at Rudnick & Wolfe, now DLA Piper. He was very geniune person. I was very sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family.

doug kushell

January 31, 2009

Dear Cookie and Family,
I had the pleasure of Knowing Lew for the past 28 years. Regardless of how busy he was, he always found time to chat, talk about family and make me feel like i was so very special. when I think of the word 'franchising', Lew's name always will always come to mind...what a beautiful tribute to a beautiful man.
My deepsest condolences.
Doug Kushell and The Kushell Family

Edward Driscoll

January 29, 2009

Dear Rudnick Family:

It is with sadness I learned of the passing of Lewis Rudnick who I met in the early 1970s when I was a regulator and he was an attorney. A most professional individual. Lewis Rudnick was the consummate advocate. My sympathy and prayers are with your family.

Gloria Torres

January 29, 2009

Dear Cookie, Lisa, Mathew, Joey and family:

Julio, my parents and I are deeply saddened by Lew's passing.

His kindness, humor and gentleness will always be remembered with great fondness.

Our hearts go out to you and the entire family.

January 27, 2009

Dear Cookie,

I was so terribly sorry to hear about Lewis. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
You are in my thoughts,

Denise Sherman

Craig Slavin

January 27, 2009

I met Lewis Rudnick in 1978 when i first moved to Chicago.

During our long personal and professional relationship we not only collaborated on many fine projects but spent quality "down-time" together at IFA Conventions during the 70's, 80's and even the 90's.

He was as fine a gentleman as you would ever meet. He was understanding and his intellect always demonstrated a thirst for more knowledge and experiences.

I am proud to have collaborated with Lewis and to have been an acquaintance and friend.

Craig Slavin
Franchise Architects
Franchise Navigator
847-465-0111

Tom Murphy

January 27, 2009

Lew was one of my best friends in franchising. He was a wonderful person and a great attorney. My sincere condolences go out to his family and firm.

Chuck & Joyce Chouinard

January 27, 2009

Dear Cookie and Family

We are saddened by the news of Lew's passing. Know our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family at this time of sorrow. We have many fond memories of being with you and Lew over the years with the IFA.

Les Wharton

January 27, 2009

Dear Rudnick Family--Lew was a fine person. He was very kind to me as a rookie franchise lawyer in the early 80's, and I came to learn that he was so with all he met. We will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

bobbi pinkert

January 27, 2009

Cookie and Family:
We were so shocked and saddened by Lewis's death. He died as he lived, surrounded by the family he loved without reservation. I am so happy we were able to be with the two of you recently and to see your wonderful love, bobbi and perry

Cynthia and George Karlin

January 26, 2009

Dear Cookie,
We are so very sad that Lewis has passed away. He was a wonderful and loving father and husband. He was a caring friend to us. Our hearts go out to you and the children.
Please let us know if we can be of help to you in any way. We send you our love.
Cynthia and George Karlin and our family

Susie Ortner

January 26, 2009

Dear Cookie,
I was so saddened to hear of Lew's death. It is much too soon. My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. You are in my prayers. God gave us memories so we could have roses in winter. Lew will live on in the memories and thoughts of all those that knew and loved him. My deepest condolences

Howard Teplinsky

January 26, 2009

Rudnick family. I was saddened to learn of Lew's passing. He was a kind and compassionate man and a brilliant attorney. My thoughts are with you all.

Jack Marchetti

January 26, 2009

Matt --

So sorry to hear about your loss.

Rose DuPont

January 26, 2009

I work for the Intenrational Franchise Association for which Lew was general counsel for a number of years during which I had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a fine gentleman and one of the nicest people I have had the privilege of knowing. I was shocked and saddened to learn of his passing and will miss him very much. Deepest sympathy to the entire Rudnick family.

Ina Turner-Jones

January 26, 2009

Dear Cookie,

I am so sorry to read about Lew....there are no good words...wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you.

Love, Ina (Turner) Jones

Ann & Paul Krouse

January 26, 2009

Dear Cookie,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Lew was always warm and gracious. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Eileen Keating

January 26, 2009

To the Rudnick Family: I was so saddened to hear about Lewis' passing. I worked at Rudnick & Wolfe for 18+ years as Allen Ginsburg's secretary and saw Lewis every day. A kinder, gentler, and compassionate man would be hard to find. I will cherish the days that I was able to spend working with him and remember him with great fondness. I hope you are comforted in the knowledge that conversations about his family always seemed to light up his face. My deepest sympathies.

Cathy Andersen

January 26, 2009

I had the pleasure of meeting Lew when I joined Rudnick & Wolfe in November 1981. He was a gentleman, a scholar and well respected among his peers. My sincerest condolences to you and the entire Rudnick family.

Linda and Alan Nidetz

January 26, 2009

Dear Rudnick family ~ We are so sorry to learn about Lew's death. Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one knows how difficult this time is, and how little comfort words can be. We hope you will accept this note as a most sincere expression of our condolences to you and your entire family. May Lew's memory be for a blessing.

Sherry and Eddie Fox

January 26, 2009

Dear Cookie, Lisa and the rest of the Rudnick family,

Eddie and I send our deepest condolences on your terrible loss. Lewis was a scholar, a gentleman, supportive of "kids" like me who had a late career in the law and, always, the best husband, father and grandfather a family could be lucky enough to share.

We are out of town, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. May his memory be for a blessing.

Iris and Billy Garmisa

January 26, 2009

Dear Rudnick Family,

We were so saddened to learn of Lew's death and we send each of you our deepest condolences and pray that his memory will provide you comfort and strength during this very difficult time. He was an extraordinarily kind man who combined wisdom, integrity and a sense of humanity that will be a lasting leagcy for his family, his many friends and all others who had the privilege of having their lives touched by him. We will always remember his warmth and big smile whenever he greeted us ... what a sweet man.

Love,

Seamus Ryan

January 26, 2009

Mr. Rudnick was a patient, decent man who showed me a great deal of kindness when I first began to practice law. Both the profession and the world at large are left poorer by his passing.

sheldon Lavin

January 26, 2009

Cookie, my most sincere condolences to your family, Paul and you. Unfortunately I know the pain as Sylvia passed away two weeks ago.

May Lew's memory be for a blessing.

Shelly

Gil Stein

January 26, 2009

Dear Cookie,
I was so sorry to hear about Lou from Henry. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. I have fond memories of the times we spent with you and Lou in Chicago.
Gil

Jim Flesch

January 26, 2009

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Lewis. Lewis was a excellent lawyer, but more importantly, a fine and gentle man.

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