Stuart Bernstein

1919 - 2018

Stuart Bernstein, 1919 - 2018. Stuart Bernstein grew up on the West side of Chicago and attended Crane Technical High School. He was editor-in-chief of the Crane Tech Chronicle and lettered in football. He graduated in 1938 as class valedictorian. He attended the University of Chicago College (Phi Beta Kappa) and Law School (Editor-in-chief of the Law Review). In between, he served in the Pacific Theater as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps. He was a navigator with the 63rd Troop Carrier Squadron, 13th Air Force, 403rd Group.He joined the law firm of Mayer Brown in 1947 and worked there until retirement. Among his clients were the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the University of Chicago, Continental Illinois Bank, Oscar Mayer, John Morrell & Co., Hartmann Luggage, Peter Hand Brewery, Regal China, Stepan Chemical, and Ace Fasteners. He served many years on the United Airlines Pilots System Board of Adjustment. He argued 5 cases before the United States Supreme Court. Stu was a founding member of Congregation Solel in Highland Park. He served on the Boards of Solel, WTTW-Channel 11, the Illinois division of the ACLU, the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, Highland Park-Deerfield School District 113, and the Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals. He married Doris Joan Golding in 1946. She survives him, as do their children: Barbara, Jon, Dick, and Bill Bernstein. There are 8 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Late in life, Stu acquired another family, the caregivers who so lovingly helped him and Doris: Elizabeth, Charlie, Jeff, Dante, Mary, Jerry, Fernando, Frances, and Manny. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Civil Liberties Union, www.aclu.org. The family also thanks the staff of JourneyCare. Service is private. For Info: Weinstein and Piser Funeral Home, Wilmette: 847-256-5700.