Samuel Dolnick Obituary

Samuel Dolnick, age 95, of La Mesa, CA died at home on February 14, 2014. Sam was the beloved husband of the late Edith (Neidorf) and was the loving father of Gene and the loving friend of Gene's companion, Barbara Bunn. He is survived by many nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and nieces and great-grand nephews and nieces. Sam served in the U.S. Army in Europe in WWII. He was a teacher and principal in the Chicago Public Schools for 38 years, an instructor in the Chicago Teachers College, Chicago, Department of Education, at the University of Ill., Chicago Campus and at DePaul University. Sam was also a former president of the Chicago Principals Association. After retiring in 1978, Sam and Edith moved to La Mesa, CA and Sam became very active in many types of organizations, devoted to helping others, including educating people about the intricacies of condo management and ownership. He was also a formative member of the Jewish congregation, Kahal Am. Contributions may be made to the Jewish National Fund for trees to be planted in Israel in the Edith and Sam Dolnick Grove and/or to the Baker/Dolnick Education Foundation c/o CAI-San Diego Chapter, 1081 Camino Del Rio south, #207, San Diego CA 92108.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Dolnick

12 Entries

LOUNA COUMERI

February 23, 2023

Mr. Dolnick was our principal at Von Steuben High School in the 60s. He was a kind, compassionate man who took the time to know the students under his care. I always felt a special bond with Mr. Dolnick and was very fond of him. He inspired me to be the best I can be. My sincere condolences to his family. May his memory be a blessing.

Earon Davis

August 17, 2014

I was a student at Von Steuben High School, graduating in 1968, and remember Mr.Dolnick fondly, although I was a sarcastic kid at the time.

My fathe Herb Sachs as a child

Michael Sachs

March 29, 2014

He ate dinner at my house when I was 12 and 13 because my dad Herb Sachs was one of his Assistant Principals at Von Steuben High School at the time. A straight up warm hearted all around good guy. I had the pleasure to e mail with him before he passed. My condolences to the family and loved ones You are blessed to have had him in your lives.

Louna Coumeri

March 28, 2014

It's been 45+ years and yet I still have fond memories. May he rest in peace! God bless!

Beryl Cook

March 28, 2014

I remember Mr. Dolnick well as the Principal of my high school, Von Steuben. The '60's were a turbulent era and he handled the students in a dignified, professional manner. I am happy to see he had a long, productive retirement full of many accomplishments. My condolences to Mr. Dolnick's entire family on this loss.

Ken HIRSCH

March 3, 2014

I was a student at Von Stueben and graduated in Jan of 1966. Mr. Dolnick was the best principal I had and made an everlasting impression on me. He was a very understanding principal and will be missed

March 2, 2014

Dear Family,
Sam was always a "mensch" and a good friend who was always available when a need arose. May his memory be for a blessing.

Jack Sherman
Retired Principal
Roosevelt High School
Lafayette Elementary School

March 2, 2014

Mr Dolnick was my Principal when I graduated in 1957 from Belding School in Chicago. After all these years I still remember his kindness and warmth. He introduced our mostly Protestant student body to Judaism through Hanukah hymns. Our music teacher ( I'm sure at his encouragement) taught us to sing "Oh Hanukah, Oh Hanukah" and "Rock of Ages" ( not the one I learned in church) which we performed at the Christmas assembly. I loved those hymns and it is one of the few things I still remember from grammar school. I know that the experience affected my interest in people of different religions throughout my life. Your father was blessed with a long fruitful life. My condolences to you and your family.
Karen Jurgensen Frank

March 2, 2014

I remember Mr Dolnick as Principal at Von Steuben H.S. in Chicago back in 1964 when I was graduating. A very nice man I got to know working Free Periods in the office at school. Dorene Diamond

March 1, 2014

Dear family, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. May you draw close to the god of all comfort during this difficult time. James 4:8

Harriet Miller

February 28, 2014

May his memory be for a blessing to his family. Mr Dolnick was my principal in Chicago. Harriet Berger Miller

anonymous

February 28, 2014

I remember Mr. Dolnick as a dedicated, interesting teacher. If you told him your last name, he would tell you where the name came from. May he rest in peace.

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